7Timer! Integration Guide

This guide will walk you through integrating the 7Timer! API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.

Overview

7Timer! is a specialized weather forecasting service designed specifically for astronomers and stargazers. It provides detailed predictions for astronomical viewing conditions, including cloud cover, seeing conditions, transparency, and other atmospheric parameters critical for observation planning. The service combines multiple weather models to deliver accurate forecasts for astronomical sites worldwide, making it an essential tool for both amateur astronomers and professional observatories. Users can access specialized forecasts for civil, astronomical, and marine purposes, with data updated multiple times daily to ensure accuracy.

Integration Steps

1. Review API Documentation

First, visit the 7Timer! API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.

2. Create Custom Action

In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:

1. Go to the Actions Dashboard
2. Click "Create New Action"
3. Chose Get or Post
4. Fill the action form with the following details:

Name: get_7timer_data

Description: Get data using 7Timer!

URL: http://www.7timer.info/doc.php?lang=en

Parameters: This will depend on the API you are integrating. Parameters are query parameters passed in the URL.

3. Assign Action to Your Chatbot

1. Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
2. Select your chatbot
3. Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
4. Add the get_7timer_data action to your chatbot

Using the Integration

Your chatbot can now handle weather-related queries. Here are some example questions you can ask:

• What are the astronomical viewing conditions tonight in Hawaii?
• Check the stargazing forecast for Mount Wilson Observatory
• What's the cloud cover forecast for telescope viewing?

The chatbot will automatically use the 7Timer! API to fetch and return the requested information.

Additional Resources

• 7Timer! API Documentation
• OpenAssistantGPT Actions Guide
• Custom Action Tutorial