A real-time space weather monitoring tool providing data on solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and aurora forecasts via NOAA.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install solar-weather
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install solar-weather using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Solar Weather Monitor?
The Solar Weather Monitor is a specialized technical utility designed to bridge the gap between complex heliophysics data and actionable insights for users. By leveraging real-time feeds from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, this skill enables AI agents and developers to track critical environmental factors beyond Earth's atmosphere. Whether you are managing satellite operations or planning a photography trip to see the Northern Lights, integrating this tool into your Openclaw Skills library provides immediate access to current conditions and long-term forecasts.
The skill functions as a comprehensive dashboard for space weather, offering detailed metrics on the R (Radio Blackouts), S (Solar Radiation), and G (Geomagnetic Storms) scales. It translates raw telemetry like Solar Wind magnetic field components into human-readable summaries, making it an essential resource for those sensitive to ionospheric changes, such as ham radio operators and power grid technicians.
Solar Weather Monitor Use Cases
- Ham radio operators monitoring HF propagation and R-scale radio blackout events to ensure stable communication.
- Aurora chasers and photographers tracking geomagnetic storm alerts and solar wind Bz components for optimal visibility.
- Satellite and power grid operators assessing risks from solar radiation storms and extreme geomagnetic activity to protect infrastructure.
- Space weather enthusiasts seeking a consolidated real-time summary of solar flares and current space conditions through Openclaw Skills.
How Solar Weather Monitor Works
- The skill queries the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) API to fetch the latest real-time observational data.
- It parses multiple data streams, including the 3-day forecast models and current solar wind magnetic field telemetry.
- The tool categorizes activity using the standard R, S, and G scales to provide a standardized severity assessment.
- Users execute specific commands to trigger the analysis of specific datasets, such as aurora visibility or solar wind speed.
- The output is rendered in a developer-friendly CLI format or structured JSON for integration into automated Openclaw Skills workflows.
Solar Weather Monitor Setup
To begin using this skill within your environment, ensure you have Python 3 installed. Clone the repository and navigate to the directory. No external API keys are required as it utilizes NOAA public data.
# Clone the repository
git clone [repository-url]
cd solar-weather-monitor
# Run the current conditions check
python3 solar-weather.py current
You can verify the installation by running the summary command to see a full overview of space weather.
Solar Weather Monitor Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its output into logical categories based on NOAA's official scaling system. Data can be exported in structured JSON for programmatic use within the broader ecosystem of Openclaw Skills.
| Metric | Description | Possible Values |
|---|---|---|
| R Scale | Radio Blackouts | R0 (none) to R5 (extreme) |
| S Scale | Solar Radiation | S0 (none) to S5 (extreme) |
| G Scale | Geomagnetic Storms | G0 (none) to G5 (extreme) |
| Solar Wind Bz | Magnetic Field North/South | nT (Negative values favor Aurora) |
| Aurora Outlook | Visibility Prediction | LOW, MODERATE, HIGH |
Solar Weather Monitor Advanced Features
- Structured JSON Output: Append --json to any command to receive parseable data for integration with other Openclaw Skills.
- Real-time Alerting: Access active NOAA watches and warnings for immediate situational awareness regarding solar events.
- Detailed Solar Wind Analysis: Monitor the Bt and Bz components of the magnetic field to predict aurora potential with high precision.
- Comprehensive 3-Day Forecasting: Get probability percentages for upcoming solar events to plan future activities and technical operations.
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