mcp-server-weather-example

mcp-server-weather-example

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This project enables deployment of an MCP server to deliver real-time weather information using the U.S. National Weather Service API. It supports real-time communication via SSE and integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot Chat, offering secure API key access and deployment through Azure Container Apps.

Overview

  • Project: Deploy a cloud-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for real-time weather data.
  • Features: Utilizes U.S. National Weather Service API, FastAPI, and Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time communication.
  • Security: API key authentication via secure headers.
  • Deployment: Guides on deploying to Azure Container Apps including building with Docker, setting environment variables, and obtaining public URLs.
  • Integration: Connects with Visual Studio Code via the MCP extension and supports GitHub Copilot Chat for querying weather data.

Key Steps

  • Clone the repository and understand its structure.
  • Configure API key authentication.
  • Build and deploy using the Azure CLI.
  • Connect and utilize within Visual Studio Code.
  • Test integration with GitHub Copilot Chat.