Buienradar MCP Server

MCP server for Buienradar's precipitation endpoint

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Overview

Buienradar MCP Server is a server that fetches precipitation data for specific geographical coordinates using Buienradar's precipitation endpoint.

To use the Buienradar MCP Server, install it via Smithery and configure it with the correct paths in your Claude for Desktop configuration file. After installation, you can query precipitation forecasts.

Fetches real-time precipitation data for any location. - Provides forecasts for the next two hours. - Easy installation and configuration via Smithery.

Checking if it will rain soon in a specific city.
Integrating precipitation data into applications for weather forecasting.
Assisting users in planning outdoor activities based on weather predictions.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Buienradar MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-buienradar-mcp-server-wpnbos"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How do I install the Buienradar MCP Server?

You can install it using the command: `npx -y @smithery/cli install @wpnbos/buienradar-mcp-server --client claude`.

What do I need to run the server?

You need to have `uv` and Python installed on your system.

Can I use it for any location?

Yes! You can query precipitation data for any latitude and longitude.

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