My pluging (flyXC soundings) do the user selected model to compute the sounding data. As such I do not need to have a separate model switcher in the UI (on desktops).

It looks like mblue has been added in 51 but there does not seem to be a way to select that model

Is this coming or are there limitation preventing it to be added to the list (i.e. tiles not generated, ...)

Thanks

I am happy to share that I have published my first plugin for the Windy platform, which I enjoy using very much.

The plugin is called Wind & Solar Power Forecast, and it is designed to estimate short-term power generation for wind power plants and solar power plants directly on the Windy map.

The main purpose of this plugin is to use Windy weather model data to create estimated power generation curves for renewable energy plants. Users can add wind and solar plants on the map, define installed capacity and coordinates, and then generate forecast results based on available meteorological model data.

Main Features

• Add wind power plants and solar power plants on the Windy map
• Forecast using ECMWF, ICON, or both models
• 15-minute interpolated generation forecast
• MW and MWh display modes
• Interactive plant-based charts
• CSV/TSV export for forecast results
• Polygon-based area definition for solar power plants
• Detailed wind turbine modeling with turbine coordinates, hub height and capacity
• OpenStreetMap power grid overlay
• Live OSM/Overpass queries and offline country datasets
• GeoJSON/KML import and export
• Turkish and English UI support

How to Use

1. Open the plugin on Windy.
2. Go to the Plants tab and add a new wind power plant or solar power plant.
3. Enter the plant name, installed capacity, latitude/longitude and technology-specific parameters.
4. For solar power plants, you can optionally draw a polygon representing the plant area.
5. For wind power plants, you can optionally define individual turbine coordinates, hub height, capacity and turbine parameters.
6. Go to the Forecast tab and select ECMWF, ICON, or Both.
7. Run the forecast to view MW/MWh charts and tabular results.
8. Export the results as CSV/TSV, or back up plant data as KML/TSV.
9. In Settings, you can also enable the OpenStreetMap power grid layer to inspect nearby electrical infrastructure.

Important Note

This plugin is not a SCADA system, an official production forecasting system, a commercial-grade or bankable energy assessment tool, or certified engineering software.

The results may be affected by Windy layer availability, selected weather model, browser performance, and terrain/elevation. Forecast outputs should be considered approximate and mainly intended for planning, visualization and analysis.

Possible Future Development

If there is interest from the community, I would like to continue improving the plugin with additional forecasting and analysis features.

Some possible future development ideas are:

• Short-term solar power ramp-up and ramp-down analysis caused by cloud movement and sudden cloud cover changes
• Better short-term solar production forecasting by using cloud cover, irradiance and temperature changes more dynamically
• Improved wind power forecasting using higher-resolution local sampling, such as maximum 9×9 km or 7×7 km grid-based analysis where available
• Wind forecast correction using elevation data, terrain effects and turbine hub-height calculations
• More detailed wind turbine-level aggregation for wind farms
• Better comparison between ECMWF and ICON model outputs
• Additional export formats and reporting options
• More advanced OpenStreetMap power grid filtering and visualization features
• Performance improvements for large plant lists and large offline power grid datasets

Feedback and Contributions

Feedback from users testing the plugin would be very valuable.

Please feel free to contact me under this forum topic for bug reports, missing features, improvement ideas or usage feedback.

I would especially appreciate feedback on:

• Forecast performance in different regions
• ECMWF / ICON model comparison
• Wind turbine-based modeling workflow
• Solar polygon workflow
• Accuracy and usability of the OSM power grid layer
• CSV/KML/GeoJSON export needs
• UI, mobile usage and performance issues
• Ideas for future forecasting improvements

Thank you,

I am developing a Windy plugin and have a few questions regarding official limits, data availability, and best practices.

1. Technical limits (clarification needed)

• list itemIs there an official maximum file size for a plugin bundle? (Some community members reported HTTP 500 errors above ~2.7 MB during publishing – is this still relevant?)

• list itemWhat is the exact localStorage quota for plugins running on windy.com domain? (I've heard 5-10 MB – is this correct?)

• list itemWhat is the official API rate limit? (Community says 3 requests per second – is that enforced?)

• list itemOnly one right‑hand pane (rhpane) plugin can be open at a time. Is this a hard limit or can it be changed?

• list itemAre there any other hidden limits or mandatory requirements that we should be aware of?

2. Can we access lightning data and polarity information?

• list itemIs it possible to retrieve lightning strike data from Windy? Specifically, location, type (cloud‑to‑cloud / cloud‑to‑ground), and polarity (positive/negative)?

• list itemIs there a dedicated API or layer for lightning data, or is it only available as a visual overlay?

3. Feedback on the attached windy_plugin_skill.md document github link

• list itemI have prepared a developer skill document for AI/IDE agents (attached). Could you review it and suggest any missing topics, recent constraints, or best practices?

• list itemAre there any APIs or patterns that are currently deprecated or not recommended?

Thank you for your support. I look forward to your answers.

I would like to express my deep appreciation for the functionality of the Windy application. As a flight instructor at a flying school in Thailand, I am highly impressed by its capabilities and its immense value as a tool for flight planning.

I am actively seeking effective flight planning solutions that incorporate reliable weather information. Such tools are essential for both initial route planning and in-flight re-planning when weather conditions change. While there are several dedicated aviation applications available, many require expensive subscriptions that can be a significant barrier for student pilots.

To address this, I have developed a plugin for Windy that displays relevant Thailand airspace information, including TMAs, Restricted Areas, and Danger Areas.

Key Features:

Airspace Overlays: Toggle-able layers for all Thai aviation zones with interactive labels.

Custom Route Drawing: A specialized tool to drop waypoints and plan a flight path directly on the map in high-visibility magenta.

GPX Integration: Ability to import pre-planned .gpx routes to visualize them against live weather data.

This provides users with a clear operational overview of their intended flight path, enhancing their ability to anticipate weather impacts and make safer aeronautical decisions. I believe this plugin provides a cost-effective, high-utility solution for the Thai aviation community.

I have published version 1.2.3 to npm and would appreciate your consideration in adding it to the official Windy Plugin Gallery.

Technical Details:

Plugin Name: windy-plugin-thailand-airspace

Live Test Link: https://www.windy.com/plugins?windy-plugin-thailand-airspace

Source Code: https://github.com/ftchhn-ux/windy-plugin-thailand-airspace

I would be very grateful for your feedback and any suggestions for further improvement.

Best regards,

FRAGEN
Flight Instructor, Thailand

@korina @marek-polcak