| name | get-weather |
| description | Fetch and display current weather information for a specified location using wttr.in. Use when the user asks for weather conditions, forecasts, or temperature information. |
| license | MIT |
Get Weather
Fetch current weather information for any location using the wttr.in service.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- User asks for current weather conditions
- User requests temperature information
- User needs weather forecast
- User wants to know weather for a specific city or location
- User asks about meteorological conditions
Process
Step 1: Identify Location
Extract the location from the user's request:
- City name (e.g., "London", "New York")
- City with country (e.g., "Paris, France")
- Airport code (e.g., "LAX")
- Coordinates (e.g., "~Eiffel+Tower")
Step 2: Fetch Weather Data
Use curl to fetch weather from wttr.in:
curl "wttr.in/LOCATION?format=j1"
The service returns JSON with:
- Current conditions
- Temperature (Celsius and Fahrenheit)
- Humidity
- Wind speed and direction
- Weather description
- Forecast data
Step 3: Parse and Format Output
Extract relevant information:
- Current temperature
- Weather condition (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.)
- Humidity percentage
- Wind speed
- "Feels like" temperature
Step 4: Present Results
Display weather information in a clear format:
- Location name
- Current conditions
- Temperature (both C and F)
- Additional details (humidity, wind)
- Brief forecast if requested
Examples
Example 1: Simple Weather Query
User Input:
"What's the weather in Seattle?"
Process:
- Extract location: "Seattle"
- Fetch:
curl "wttr.in/Seattle?format=j1"
- Parse JSON response
- Format output
Expected Output:
Weather in Seattle:
Currently: Partly cloudy
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)
Feels like: 13°C (55°F)
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 10 km/h NW
Example 2: International Location
User Input:
"How's the weather in Tokyo, Japan?"
Process:
- Extract location: "Tokyo"
- Fetch:
curl "wttr.in/Tokyo?format=j1"
- Parse response
- Format for display
Expected Output:
Weather in Tokyo:
Currently: Clear
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)
Feels like: 22°C (72°F)
Humidity: 45%
Wind: 15 km/h E
Example 3: Weather with Forecast
User Input:
"What's the weather going to be like in Miami tomorrow?"
Process:
- Extract location: "Miami"
- Fetch:
curl "wttr.in/Miami?format=j1"
- Parse current and forecast data
- Present both current and tomorrow's forecast
Expected Output:
Current Weather in Miami:
Currently: Sunny
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)
Feels like: 31°C (88°F)
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 12 km/h SE
Tomorrow's Forecast:
High: 29°C (84°F)
Low: 24°C (75°F)
Condition: Partly cloudy
Chance of rain: 20%
Best Practices
- Always include both Celsius and Fahrenheit for temperature
- Handle location variations (abbreviations, alternate spellings)
- Provide "feels like" temperature when available
- Include humidity and wind for complete picture
- Use clear, readable formatting
- Handle errors gracefully (invalid locations, network issues)
Common Pitfalls
- Ambiguous locations: "Paris" could be Paris, France or Paris, Texas. Ask for clarification or default to most common.
- Invalid locations: Service may not recognize very small towns. Suggest nearby major city.
- Network failures: If wttr.in is unavailable, inform user and suggest trying again later.
- Encoding issues: Replace spaces with
+ in URLs (e.g., "New York" → "New+York")
Dependencies
curl command-line tool- Internet connection
- wttr.in service availability
API Details
wttr.in URL formats:
- JSON output:
wttr.in/LOCATION?format=j1
- Plain text:
wttr.in/LOCATION
- Weather codes:
wttr.in/LOCATION?format=%C+%t
No API key required. Free service with reasonable rate limits.
Error Handling
Location Not Found:
Error: Could not find location "Xyz123"
Please check spelling or try a nearby major city.
Network Error:
Error: Unable to fetch weather data
Please check your internet connection and try again.
Service Unavailable:
Error: Weather service temporarily unavailable
Please try again in a few moments.
