Overview

Fetch current weather from Open-Meteo with a tiny, deterministic flow. Prefer the script for repeatable calls; fall back to raw URL construction when asked for a direct API call.

How This Skill Works

The skill determines if input is a location name or lat/lon. If a name is provided, it geocodes first using Open-Meteo's geocoding API, then calls the forecast endpoint with current_weather=true and timezone=auto. It returns a JSON object with location and a normalized current_weather containing temperature_c, temperature_f, winds, weathercode, is_day, time, and interval.

When to Use It

• Asking for current weather in a city name (e.g., Boston, MA).
• Providing latitude/longitude for a precise location.
• Automating weather checks in a script or bot with deterministic input.
• Requesting a raw API URL for quick testing or debugging.
• Needing a normalized output that includes both temperature scales and wind data.

Quick Start

1. Step 1: Use the script for location names: /Users/ivancampos/.codex/skills/open-meteo-weather/scripts/open_meteo_current.py --location "Boston, MA"
2. Step 2: Use the script for explicit coordinates: /Users/ivancampos/.codex/skills/open-meteo-weather/scripts/open_meteo_current.py --lat 42.3601 --lon -71.0589
3. Step 3: Provide a direct API call when the user requests a raw URL: https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast?latitude=42.3601&longitude=-71.0589&current_weather=true&timezone=auto

Best Practices

• Use the script for repeatable calls when you have a city name or coordinates.
• Geocode city names first and consider caching results to reduce API usage.
• Return a JSON with location and a current_weather object; include temperature_c and temperature_f.
• Always query forecast with current_weather=true and timezone=auto for consistent data.
• Provide a direct API URL only when the user explicitly requests a raw URL.

Example Use Cases

• Get current weather in Boston by using the script (city name input).
• Fetch Medford, MA weather by providing lat=42.3601 and lon=-71.0589.
• Provide the raw Open-Meteo forecast URL for a quick test of Boston’s current conditions.
• Integrate the tool into a CLI utility that prints location and current_weather.
• Feed the normalized output into a frontend widget showing temp_C, temp_F, and wind data.

Frequently Asked Questions