How to integrate OpenWeatherMap with Discord to notify weather forecast information from OpenWeatherMap to Discord

As the importance of streamlining operations and sharing information increases, methods for automatically obtaining daily weather forecasts and sharing them within a team are gaining attention. This automation eliminates the need to individually check weather forecasts on OpenWeatherMap every day. As a result, timely information sharing across the team becomes possible, contributing to improved team productivity. It also helps prevent information sharing omissions. This article explains how to set up a flow that automatically notifies Discord of weather forecast information from OpenWeatherMap and the benefits of implementing it. Please consider integrating OpenWeatherMap with Discord and make the most of it!

Recommended for

・Those who regularly use OpenWeatherMap and want to improve efficiency with automatic weather notifications
・Those who use Discord for internal communication
・Salespeople who are frequently on the go or travel often and are easily affected by weather
・Those involved in logistics or delivery operations at trading companies and need to adjust schedules considering the weather
・Small businesses or team leaders considering risk management incorporating weather information

Benefits and Examples of Integrating OpenWeatherMap with Discord

Benefit 1: Improved operational efficiency through quick employee preparation

By automatically notifying Discord of weather forecasts, employees can immediately grasp the day's weather. This is particularly beneficial for those with frequent fieldwork or outdoor sales, as it facilitates smooth preparation of appropriate clothing and equipment. For example, staff arriving early can decide whether to bring rain gear, preventing confusion before starting work.

Benefit 2: Enhanced risk management for event operations

Weather information is key to the success of planning and operating outdoor events. Automatic notifications allow all staff to share the latest weather forecasts, enabling quick and flexible responses to sudden weather changes. For instance, in response to unexpected rain forecasts, tents can be set up quickly, or schedules can be adjusted to maintain visitor satisfaction.

Benefit 3: Optimized logistics operations to improve customer satisfaction

Weather affects delivery schedules in logistics operations. Sharing daily weather information within the team allows for preemptive measures against delay risks. For example, when snow is forecasted, reviewing delivery routes can minimize delays and maintain trust with clients.

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How to Notify Discord of Weather Forecasts Obtained from OpenWeatherMap

Integrating OpenWeatherMap with Discord using Yoom can be easily achieved with no-code/low-code solutions.
Let's proceed with the setup using the following steps!

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The integration flow is broadly created through the following processes:

Register OpenWeatherMap and Discord as My Apps
Set the trigger for OpenWeatherMap, which serves as the starting point of the flow, followed by the operation settings for Discord
Configure the message content and display method
Turn on the trigger button and verify the integration operation between OpenWeatherMap and Discord

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Step 1: Integrate OpenWeatherMap and Discord with My Apps

First, register the apps you will use with My Apps.
Registering with My Apps in advance will make the flow settings smoother.
Therefore, prepare the API keys and authentication information for each service.

Add an app by creating a new one from "My Apps".

First, to register OpenWeatherMap with Yoom's My Apps, search for "OpenWeatherMap" in the search box from the new creation.
Enter the "Account Name" and "Access Token" and add them.

Next is the registration of Discord with My Apps.
Similarly, search for "Discord" in the search box and select from the displayed options.
Also, enter the "Account Name" and "Access Token" and add them.

Once OpenWeatherMap and Discord are displayed in Yoom's My Apps, the registration is complete.

Step 2: Set the Trigger

Now, let's set the conditions for automation.

When the following screen is displayed, check the "Title" and "Description".
If changes are needed, you can click on the relevant section to make changes.
This time, we will set it to retrieve weather information from OpenWeatherMap at a specified time every day.

By selecting "When the set schedule is reached", you can check and modify the schedule content as shown below.

Next, enter data from "Get Geographic Coordinates and Data".

Enter the "City Name" and perform a "Test".
If the test is successful, scroll down to the bottom and click "Save".

Next, similarly to "Get Geographic Coordinates and Data", enter data from "Get Current Weather Data".
Enter and select "Account Information" and "Action" and proceed to the next step.

Enter the longitude and latitude and proceed to the test.

If the test is successful, scroll down to the bottom and click "Save".
This completes the OpenWeatherMap settings!

Step 3: Set the Action

Next, format the retrieved weather information to be received on Discord.
Customize the content and display method of the message.

Enter the "Account Information to Integrate with Discord", select "Action", and proceed to the "Next" step.

Enter the "Channel ID" and "Message Content" and perform a test.
※ The important thing here is how to enter the date that changes daily when entering the message content!

Once the message content is set, execute the "Test"!
Check the message content that will actually be sent to Discord during the test, and if successful, click "Save" to complete.

Step 4: Verify the Automation of OpenWeatherMap and Discord

Finally, click "Turn ON Trigger" to complete the automation settings!
Make sure the flow bot is running correctly.

Thank you for setting it up!

Other Automation Examples Using OpenWeatherMap and Discord

There are many other examples of automation using OpenWeatherMap and Discord in Yoom, so here are a few introductions.

1. How to Integrate Notion with Discord to Summarize Meeting Minutes Registered in the Notion Database and Notify on Discord
With many meetings every day, summarizing and sharing the contents of the minutes can be very challenging. If you can summarize the content with no code and notify all members on Discord, you can ensure there are no sharing omissions, providing peace of mind.

2. How to integrate OpenWeatherMap with LINE WORKS to receive daily weather forecasts from OpenWeatherMap and notify them on LINE WORKS
‍When the latest weather forecast is notified to all members on LINE WORKS, you can rest assured that there will be no information sharing omissions.

3. How to Automatically Retrieve Weather Forecasts from OpenWeatherMap Daily and Add Them to Microsoft Excel
This helps improve work efficiency by eliminating the need for manual entry into Microsoft Excel and reducing the possibility of transcription errors.

Summary

By integrating OpenWeatherMap with Discord, the sharing of weather forecasts can be automated, leading to improved operational efficiency and enhanced risk management. Timely information provision is essential, especially for industries affected by weather conditions. Why not consider automation tailored to your company's business processes? With Yoom, even complex integrations can be easily set up, so please take advantage of it.