DWD MCP Server
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A simple mcp-server via the Deutscher Wetterdienst API
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- lincw
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- Simple, lightweight Node.js implementation
- No dependencies beyond the MCP SDK
- Access DWD weather station data (current observations)
- Access DWD nowcast weather warnings for Germany
- Easy to set up and use with Claude Desktop
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
DWD MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Run the provided setup script (chmod +x setup.sh && ./setup.sh), then restart Claude Desktop. For manual setup, install dependencies (npm install) and add a configuration entry to ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json pointing to dwd-server.js. After configuration, ask Claude for weather data or warnings using the available tools.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dwd mcp server": {
"dwd": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/full/path/to/dwd-server.js"
]
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"dwd": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/full/path/to/dwd-server.js"
]
}
}
DWD MCP Server
A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects Claude Desktop to the Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) API for German weather data.
Features
- Simple, lightweight Node.js implementation
- No dependencies beyond the MCP SDK
- Easy to set up and use
- Access to DWD weather station data and warnings
Quick Start
1. Make the setup script executable:
chmod +x setup.sh
2. Run the setup script:
./setup.sh
3. Restart Claude Desktop
4. Start using the DWD data in your conversations with Claude!
Available Tools
get_station_data
Get current weather data for specific DWD weather stations.
Example usage in Claude:
Can you check the current weather for station 10865 (Berlin-Tegel)?
get_nowcast_warnings
Get current nowcast weather warnings in Germany.
Example usage in Claude:
Are there any current weather warnings in Germany? Can you check using the DWD API?
Finding Station IDs
The DWD API requires specific station IDs. You can find these at:
- Official DWD station list
Common station IDs:
- 10381: Berlin-Brandenburg
- 10865: Berlin-Tegel
- 10147: Hamburg
- 10637: Köln-Bonn
- 10870: Munich
Manual Setup
If the setup script doesn't work for you, you can manually configure Claude Desktop:
1. Install dependencies:
npm install
2. Create or edit ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"dwd": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/full/path/to/dwd-server.js"
]
}
}
}
3. Restart Claude Desktop
Troubleshooting
- Make sure Node.js 18+ is installed
- Check if the MCP server is running properly: node dwd-server.js
- Verify the path in claude_desktop_config.json is correct
- Restart Claude Desktop after configuration changes
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