name: weather description: Retrieve real-time weather data from public weather services without requiring API authentication.
Weather Data Retrieval
Purpose
This capability enables fetching current weather conditions and forecasts through publicly accessible weather endpoints.
When handling weather-related inquiries, this skill offers multiple query approaches to obtain meteorological information.
Available Query Methods
Method 1: Text-Based Weather Query
A straightforward approach using console commands:
curl -s "wttr.in/Beijing?format=3"
For detailed output with humidity and wind information:
curl -s "wttr.in/Shanghai?format=%l:+%c+%t+%h+%w"
Method 2: Structured Data Query
For programmatic processing, use the JSON-based endpoint:
curl -s "https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast?latitude=31.2&longitude=121.5¤t_weather=true"
This returns structured weather metrics including temperature, wind speed, and weather condition codes.
Usage Notes
- Latitude/longitude coordinates are required for JSON queries
- Location names should be URL-encoded for text queries
- Data availability depends on the respective service providers
- Users should verify compliance with each provider's terms of use