Integrate OpenUV API with Your Virtual AI Agent
Learn how to integrate OpenUV API with your AI agent for real-time UV Index forecasts.
OpenUV Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the OpenUV API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
OpenUV specializes in providing detailed ultraviolet (UV) radiation forecasts and real-time UV index data worldwide. The service offers comprehensive UV exposure information, including UV index forecasts, safe exposure times based on skin type, and vitamin D production estimates. It features both current UV conditions and hourly forecasts, along with ozone layer thickness data and UV protection recommendations. The API is particularly valuable for health and wellness applications, outdoor activity planning, and public health initiatives focused on sun safety.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the OpenUV API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.
2. Create Custom Action
In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:
- Go to the Actions Dashboard
- Click "Create New Action"
- Chose Get or Post
- Fill the action form with the following details:
Name: get_openuv_data
Description: Get data using OpenUV
Parameters: This will depend on the API you are integrating. Parameters are query parameters passed in the URL.
3. Assign Action to Your Chatbot
- Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
- Select your chatbot
- Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
- Add the get_openuv_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's the UV index in Miami Beach?
- How long can I safely stay in the sun in Hawaii?
- What's the best time for vitamin D exposure today?
The chatbot will automatically use the OpenUV API to fetch and return the requested information.