Weather Query Skill

This skill enables AI agents to fetch real-time weather information and forecasts for locations in China using the provided shell scripts.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when users:
- Ask about current weather conditions
- Want weather forecasts
- Need temperature, humidity, wind information
- Request air quality data
- Plan outdoor activities and need weather info

How to Use

Get Real-time Weather

Use the realtime.sh script to get current conditions, air quality, daily life indices, and weather alerts.

./scripts/realtime.sh <query> [--encoding <text|json|markdown>]

Get Weather Forecast

Use the forecast.sh script to get hourly and daily forecast data, along with sunrise/sunset times.

./scripts/forecast.sh <query> [--encoding <text|json|markdown>] [--days <0-8>]

• query (Required): The name of the city, district, or area in Chinese (e.g., 雨花台, 北京). Can be provided as a positional argument or with --query.
• encoding (Optional): Used to specify the returned data format. Can be text, json, or markdown.
• days (Optional, forecast only): Used to specify the weather forecast date range. An integer between 0 and 8.

Response Format

To balance information depth with token consumption, you MUST use the following rules for the encoding parameter:

1. Default Strategy (--encoding markdown)
   - When to use: By default for standard weather inquiries.
   - Why: Provides well-structured, easy-to-read information with moderate token usage.

2. Brief Information (--encoding text)
   - When to use: When the user explicitly requests brief or summarized weather information.
   - Why: Returns only essential details in plain text, saving maximum tokens.

3. Complete Information (--encoding json)
   - When to use: Only when the user explicitly asks for raw data, detailed fields, or comprehensive data (all indices, timestamps).
   - Why: Returns the complete API payload, which is highly token-heavy.

Best Practices

1. Location Names: Always use Chinese characters for location names
2. Error Handling: Check if the location is valid before displaying results

3. Context: Provide relevant context based on weather conditions
   - Rain: Suggest bringing umbrella
   - Hot: Recommend staying hydrated
   - Cold: Advise wearing warm clothes
   - Poor AQI: Suggest wearing mask

4. Fallbacks: If a specific district doesn't work, try the city name

Troubleshooting

Issue: Location not found

• Solution: Try using the main city name instead of district
• Example: Use "北京" instead of "朝阳区"

Issue: No forecast data

• Solution: Verify the location name is correct
• Try standard city names: 北京, 上海, 广州, 深圳, etc.

Issue: Data seems outdated

• Solution: The API updates regularly, but weather can change quickly
• Check the updated timestamp in the response

Supported Locations

The weather API supports most cities and districts in China, including:
- Provincial capitals: 北京, 上海, 广州, 深圳, 成都, 杭州, 南京, 武汉, etc.
- Major cities: 苏州, 青岛, 大连, 厦门, etc.
- Districts: 海淀区, 朝阳区, 浦东新区, etc.