Bluesky Weather Poster Plus
A Wordpress plugin that takes weather data from a clientraw.txt file and posts to Bluesky with variable options for posting.
by Martin Vicknair - https://github.com/martinvicknair · github.com/martinvicknair/bluesky-weather-poster-plus · website
Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/martinvicknair/bluesky-weather-poster-plus/archive/refs/heads/main.zipBluesky Weather Poster Plus WordPress Plugin
A free WordPress plugin that automatically posts weather updates from clientraw.txt to the Bluesky social network.
Attribution:
This plugin is a fork of Bluesky Weather Poster by Marcus Hazel-McGown, originally licensed under the GPL v2 or later.
Features
- Automatic weather updates posted to Bluesky
- Configurable posting frequency
- Parses clientraw.txt data
- Easy-to-use admin interface
- Webcam image support
Bluesky Posting Example
🌤️ MyStation's Current Conditions:
🌡️ Temp: 22.1°C (71.8°F)
💨 Wind: SSW 4.8 km/h (3 mph)
💧 Humidity: 68%
🌬️ Pressure: 1011.3 hPa (29.86 inHg)
☔ Rain Today: 0 mm (0 in)
🔺 Max Temp: 22.2°C (72°F)
🔻 Min Temp: 14.3°C (57.7°F)
Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Upload and Activate the zipped file through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings > Bluesky Weather Poster Plus to configure
Usage
- Enter your credentials and URLs in the settings page
- Choose your display options
- Select your preferred posting frequency
- Click "Test Post" to verify your setup
- The plugin will automatically post updates based on your schedule
Requirements
- Bluesky account credentials
- Accessible clientraw.txt file
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
Support
For support or feature requests, please use the GitHub issues page.
Screenshot Admin Options
License
GPL v2 or later