weather
Get current weather and forecasts via wttr.in or Open-Meteo. Use when: user asks about weather, temperature, or forecasts for any location. NOT for: historical weather data, severe weather alerts, or detailed meteorological analysis. No API key needed.
Best use case
weather is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Get current weather and forecasts via wttr.in or Open-Meteo. Use when: user asks about weather, temperature, or forecasts for any location. NOT for: historical weather data, severe weather alerts, or detailed meteorological analysis. No API key needed.
Teams using weather should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/weather/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How weather Compares
| Feature / Agent | weather | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Get current weather and forecasts via wttr.in or Open-Meteo. Use when: user asks about weather, temperature, or forecasts for any location. NOT for: historical weather data, severe weather alerts, or detailed meteorological analysis. No API key needed.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Weather Skill Get current weather conditions and forecasts. ## When to Use ✅ **USE this skill when:** - "What's the weather?" - "Will it rain today/tomorrow?" - "Temperature in [city]" - "Weather forecast for the week" - Travel planning weather checks ## When NOT to Use ❌ **DON'T use this skill when:** - Historical weather data → use weather archives/APIs - Climate analysis or trends → use specialized data sources - Hyper-local microclimate data → use local sensors - Severe weather alerts → check official NWS sources - Aviation/marine weather → use specialized services (METAR, etc.) ## Location Always include a city, region, or airport code in weather queries. ## Commands ### Current Weather ```bash # One-line summary curl "wttr.in/London?format=3" # Detailed current conditions curl "wttr.in/London?0" # Specific city curl "wttr.in/New+York?format=3" ``` ### Forecasts ```bash # 3-day forecast curl "wttr.in/London" # Week forecast curl "wttr.in/London?format=v2" # Specific day (0=today, 1=tomorrow, 2=day after) curl "wttr.in/London?1" ``` ### Format Options ```bash # One-liner curl "wttr.in/London?format=%l:+%c+%t+%w" # JSON output curl "wttr.in/London?format=j1" # PNG image curl "wttr.in/London.png" ``` ### Format Codes - `%c` — Weather condition emoji - `%t` — Temperature - `%f` — "Feels like" - `%w` — Wind - `%h` — Humidity - `%p` — Precipitation - `%l` — Location ## Quick Responses **"What's the weather?"** ```bash curl -s "wttr.in/London?format=%l:+%c+%t+(feels+like+%f),+%w+wind,+%h+humidity" ``` **"Will it rain?"** ```bash curl -s "wttr.in/London?format=%l:+%c+%p" ``` **"Weekend forecast"** ```bash curl "wttr.in/London?format=v2" ``` ## Notes - No API key needed (uses wttr.in) - Rate limited; don't spam requests - Works for most global cities - Supports airport codes: `curl wttr.in/ORD`
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