# Awattar MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Awattar lets you pull real-time electricity prices from the EPEX Spot market directly into your AI agent. You can grab current market stats or get specific YAML files formatted for home automation systems like Loxone. It’s the quickest way to feed live energy data into your smart home setup to automate savings and manage high-consumption appliances based on the cheapest hours. ## Overview - **Category:** iot-hardware - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yorg13gRnOlDfpwNnbNBZ5Z6YrLYI4n8wVSmhb2A/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** electricity-prices, smart-home, energy-management, epex-spot, automation ## Description Managing a smart home usually means jumping between different apps to see when energy is cheap and when it's not. If you're trying to automate your appliances, you're probably tired of manual data entry or looking at complex charts just to figure out the best time to run the dishwasher. This Connector changes that by putting the data where you actually work. Instead of hunting for prices, you can just ask your agent to tell you the current market rate or pull the specific stats you need for your home controller. I found this through the Vinkius catalog, and it makes it easy to bridge the gap between market fluctuations and your home's power usage. It handles the heavy lifting of fetching the latest EPEX Spot data and translates it into clean formats that your automation software actually understands. You can check tomorrow's prices to plan your week or grab a YAML file to set up new thresholds in your system. It's about making your house work with the market, not against it. For those building custom IoT projects, this connection is a game changer. You don't have to write complex scrapers or maintain fragile API connections yourself. You get clean, structured data that lets you build energy-aware dashboards or automated alerts. Whether you're trying to lower your monthly bill or just want a more responsive home, this tool gives you the raw data you need to make it happen without the headache of manual data management. ## Tools ### get_current_yaml Get the latest price statistics in a YAML format designed for smart home controllers. It's perfect for quick configuration updates. ### get_market_data Fetch current and upcoming EPEX Spot electricity prices. This lets you see the raw market trends for your specific region. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the current electricity price right now? ``` **Response:** ``` The current EPEX Spot price is **12.4 cents/kWh**. Here is the outlook for the next few hours: * **Peak:** 15.2 cents at 19:00 * **Low:** 8.1 cents at 03:00 Would you like me to find a specific window for your appliances? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me the YAML stats for my Loxone system. ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled the latest price statistics for your Loxone controller. ```yaml loxone_energy_stats: current_price: 12.4 tomorrow_avg: 10.8 thresholds: low_cost: 8.5 high_cost: 14.0 ``` You can copy this directly into your automation logic. ``` **Prompt:** ``` When is the cheapest time to run my dishwasher today? ``` **Response:** ``` Based on the latest market data, the cheapest window is between **01:00 and 05:00 AM**. The price drops significantly during those hours, making it the ideal time for high-energy tasks. I can set a reminder for you to start it then. ``` ## Capabilities ### Fetch real-time electricity prices Get the current EPEX Spot market rate instantly. ### Pull YAML stats for Loxone Get price thresholds in a format your smart home controller reads. ### Check tomorrow's energy costs See the daily updated forecast to plan appliance schedules. ### Track historical price trends Analyze how market costs have moved over specific time periods. ### Automate high-consumption tasks Identify the cheapest hours to run heavy machinery or appliances. ## Use Cases ### Loxone Automation A user asks their agent to 'Get the YAML for Loxone' to update their home's price thresholds for the next 24 hours. ### EV Charging Schedule A homeowner wants to know the cheapest time to charge their car and uses the agent to find the lowest price window. ### Market Research A developer asks for a price breakdown of the EPEX Spot market over a specific period to analyze energy trends. ### Smart Appliance Scheduling A user wants to run the dishwasher at 3 AM and asks the agent to verify the current price first. ## Benefits - Stop guessing when energy is cheap. Use get_market_data to see live prices and move your heavy chores to the lowest cost windows. - Fast-track your smart home setup. Use get_current_yaml to grab ready-to-use price thresholds for your Loxone controller without manual coding. - Plan your weekly energy spend. Access tomorrow's price updates to schedule high-power tasks like laundry or EV charging. - Build smarter energy apps. Get clean, structured data to create custom dashboards or automated alerts for your IoT projects. - Reduce your monthly power bill. Let your agent identify the best time to run appliances based on real-time market fluctuations. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get live market data and automation-ready files without leaving your chat window. 1. Connect the Awattar MCP to your AI client via Vinkius. 2. Provide any required regional credentials. 3. Ask your agent to pull current prices or specific YAML files for your automation. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can Awattar MCP help me save money on my electricity bill?** Yes. By pulling live prices, you can schedule your heaviest appliances to run when costs are lowest, helping you avoid peak pricing. **Does Awattar MCP work with Loxone?** Yes, it provides price statistics in a YAML format specifically designed for Loxone and other smart home controllers. **How often does the market data update?** The market data for the next day is typically updated daily at 14:00 CET/CEST. **Can I use Awattar MCP to see historical energy prices?** Yes, you can query the market data for specific time intervals to see how prices have fluctuated over time. **Is Awattar MCP good for tracking renewable energy trends?** Yes, it helps you identify periods of high renewable energy production which often correlate with lower market prices. **What kind of AI clients can I use with Awattar?** You can connect this Connector to any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf through the Vinkius catalog. **When are the electricity prices for the next day available?** Prices for the next day are typically updated daily at 14:00 (CET/CEST). You can use the `get_market_data` tool or `get_current_yaml` with the tomorrow parameter set to true to retrieve them. **Can I get data specifically formatted for Loxone home automation?** Yes! Use the `get_current_yaml` tool. It returns price statistics and hourly thresholds optimized for LOXONE Home Automation systems in a ready-to-use YAML format. **What time format should I use for start and end parameters?** The `get_market_data` tool expects time parameters in Epoch milliseconds. For example, 1704067200000 represents January 1st, 2024.