./scripts/realtime.sh  [--encoding ]

./scripts/forecast.sh  [--encoding ] [--days <0-8>]

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  [--encoding ]

Get Weather Forecast

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

./scripts/forecast.sh  [--encoding ] [--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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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.