Automate Your Daily Routine with Glama AI Automation feature: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Weather impacts nearly every aspect of our lives from what we wear and when we go out to how we maintain our homes and ensure our safety. Constantly checking the weather and deciding what actions to take can be exhausting and sometimes unreliable. Glama’s AI Automation feature addresses this issue by delivering real-time weather updates and practical tips directly to your Discord server via a bot. Whether you need to know if you should carry an umbrella, water your plants, or avoid traffic due to rain, the bot provides actionable advice to help you plan your day effortlessly and stay safe.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Here’s how to set up your own automation:

1. Set Up Your Discord Bot

First, create a bot in Discord’s Developer Portal and invite it to your server with the necessary permissions to send messages.
Follow the provided tutorial¹ to create a Discord server, use the Discord webhook URL for the notify_me_mcp server, and add the URL accordingly.

2. Finding the Right MCP Server

a) Deploy the Notify_me_mcp Server by thesammykins²

b) Deploy the Weather MCP Server by isdaniel³

Click Deploy Server. A dialog box will appear; simply click Deploy.
Your MCP Servers page should now look like this⁴:

3. Navigating to the Automations Tab

Go to the Automations tab in your Glama window⁵.
Click New Automation and assign it a title.

Your automation page will open, where you’ll need to fill in the System Prompt and Trigger Message.

4. Configuring Your Automation

In this step, you’ll set up the System Prompt, Trigger Message, and schedule to ensure your Discord bot delivers timely, personalized weather updates tailored to your needs.

Copy and paste the following System Prompt:

Your setup should look like this (ensure you use the correct MCP Servers with the "@" sign):

Copy and paste the following Trigger Message:

Next, set the time you want to receive this message daily:

Click Save, then Trigger Automation.

And DONE! Your automation is complete. Each morning at your chosen time, open Discord to view the automated weather guide powered by your MCP server automation feature.

Use Cases of the Automation

The Weather MCP and Notify Me MCP servers offer numerous benefits, including:

• Personal Planning
  Receive suggestions for clothing, optimal times to go out, or whether to carry an umbrella before leaving.

• Home Care
  Get reminders to water plants or bring laundry indoors when rain is expected.

• Travel & Traffic
  Alerts about heavy rain or storms help you avoid congested routes and plan safer trips.

• Safety
  Stay informed with early warnings about heatwaves or storms to take necessary precautions.

• Work-Life Balance
  Automated updates eliminate the need to check the weather repeatedly, allowing you to focus on tasks without worrying about weather changes.

Behind-the-Scenes Workflow

Here’s how it works in the background:

1. Weather Data Fetching
   The bot connects to trusted weather services via the Weather MCP Server to retrieve accurate, up-to-date forecasts.

2. Personalized Recommendations
   Using the Notify Me MCP, the bot interprets forecast data and provides relevant suggestions based on your settings and preferences.

3. Seamless Integration
   Everything operates within Discord. The bot processes data in real time and sends tailored messages without requiring additional apps or tools.

4. Automation Rules
   The system uses predefined rules combined with AI logic to determine what messages to send and when, ensuring adaptability across various scenarios.

Conclusion

Glama’s AI Automation feature, powered by the Weather MCP and Notify Me MCP servers, makes staying prepared for daily weather changes effortless. It eliminates the hassle of manually checking forecasts and guessing what actions to take. By delivering real-time alerts and practical advice directly to your Discord server, this solution enables smarter decision-making, saves time, and keeps your home and activities safe. Whether you’re planning your day, managing household tasks, or avoiding bad weather, this automation tool is a simple yet powerful way to stay one step ahead.

Let Automation handle the weather, so you can focus on what matters most.

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