Corrently Energy MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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About Corrently Energy MCP Server
Connect to Corrently Energy APIs and bring real-time German energy market intelligence to any AI agent. Monitor renewable energy availability, optimize consumption schedules, and make data-driven decisions for sustainable power usage.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Corrently Energy data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- GrünstromIndex (GSI) — Get hourly forecasts for renewable energy availability, showing when green power from wind and solar is most abundant
- CO₂ Predictions — Track carbon intensity of electricity consumption by German zip code with real-time and forecasted emissions data
- Best Hour Finder — Automatically identify optimal time windows for energy-intensive activities based on renewable peaks and lowest CO₂
- Market Data — Access current electricity market prices, wholesale costs, and regional pricing forecasts
- Solar Forecasts — Predict photovoltaic generation output for specific solar installations based on location and capacity (kWp)
- Energy Scheduling — Create intelligent operating schedules for EVs, heat pumps, and industrial equipment optimized for price, solar, or emissions
- Merit Order — View the current energy generation mix showing which power plants are active and their cost efficiency
- Real-Time CO₂ Meter — Check instant carbon intensity readings (g CO₂/kWh) for any German location
- PHEV Decision Support — Get smart advice for plug-in hybrid drivers on whether to charge electrically or use fuel
- CO₂ Offset Calculator — Calculate compensation requirements and available options for neutralizing carbon footprints
- Renewable Dispatch — Monitor renewable energy feed-in data showing wind and solar contributions to the grid
- Stromkonto Balance — Check electricity account balances and green energy certificates
The Corrently Energy MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Corrently Energy to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Corrently Energy MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Start using Corrently Energy
Ask Copilot: "Using Corrently Energy, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Corrently Energy MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Corrently Energy through the Model Context Protocol.
VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Corrently Energy + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Corrently Energy MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step
DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review
Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses
Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples
Corrently Energy MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Corrently Energy to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
calculate_co2_offset
Helps users understand how to neutralize their carbon footprint. USE WHEN: - User asks how to offset their CO₂ emissions - User wants to calculate carbon compensation needed - User needs information about CO₂ compensation options - User asks about neutralizing their carbon footprint from activities PARAMETERS: - co2_kg (REQUIRED): Amount of CO₂ in kilograms to offset (minimum: 0.1) - activity_type (OPTIONAL): Type of activity that generated emissions (e.g. "flight", "car", "heating") EXAMPLES: - "How much does it cost to offset 500 kg of CO₂?" → call with co2_kg=500 - "Calculate offset for my flight emissions" → call with co2_kg=250, activity_type="flight" - "I drove 1000km, what is the CO₂ compensation?" → call with co2_kg=180, activity_type="car" Calculate CO₂ offset requirements and available compensation options
create_energy_schedule
Schedules are optimized based on electricity prices, solar generation peaks, CO₂ emissions, or comfort levels. USE WHEN: - User wants to create an automated schedule for energy devices - User needs to optimize when to run appliances for cost or green energy - User asks to schedule energy consumption for the next hours - User wants smart scheduling for their heat pump, EV charger, or machinery PARAMETERS: - zip (REQUIRED): German zip code (Postleitzahl) - exactly 5 digits - hours (REQUIRED): Number of hours for the schedule operation (1-36 hours) - optMode (OPTIONAL): Optimization mode - "price" (cheapest), "solar" (max solar), "emission" (lowest CO₂), "comfort" (balanced). Default: "price" EXAMPLES: - "Create a 12-hour schedule for Berlin 10115 optimized for lowest price" → call with zip="10115", hours=12, optMode="price" - "Schedule my EV charging for next 8 hours in Munich using solar energy" → call with zip="80331", hours=8, optMode="solar" - "Optimize my heat pump for 24 hours with lowest emissions in Hamburg" → call with zip="20095", hours=24, optMode="emission" Create an optimized energy schedule for appliances and devices
get_best_hour
Perfect for scheduling energy-intensive activities. USE WHEN: - User asks when is the best time to use energy-intensive appliances - User wants to optimize energy consumption for green power or low emissions - User needs to schedule operations during clean energy peaks - User asks about optimal charging times for EVs or running machinery PARAMETERS: - zip (REQUIRED): German zip code (Postleitzahl) - exactly 5 digits - hours (OPTIONAL): Number of consecutive hours needed (default: 1, min: 1, max: 168) EXAMPLES: - "When is the best 3-hour window to run my dishwasher in Berlin 10115?" → call with zip="10115", hours=3 - "Best time to charge my EV in Munich tonight" → call with zip="80331", hours=6 - "When should I use high-power appliances today?" → call with zip="70173", hours=2 Find the best hours for energy consumption based on renewable availability and low CO₂ emissions
get_co2_meter
Shows grams of CO₂ per kWh right now. USE WHEN: - User asks about current/real-time CO₂ levels in the electricity grid - User wants instant carbon intensity data - User needs to know how clean/dirty the electricity is right now - User asks about live carbon emissions from power PARAMETERS: - zip (REQUIRED): German zip code (Postleitzahl) - exactly 5 digits EXAMPLES: - "What is the current CO₂ intensity in Berlin 10115?" → call with zip="10115" - "Show me real-time carbon levels for Munich 80331" → call with zip="80331" - "Current CO₂ emissions from electricity in Cologne" → call with zip="50667" Get real-time CO₂ meter readings for a German zip code
get_co2_prediction
Shows how carbon-intensive the power grid will be over time. USE WHEN: - User asks about CO₂ emissions or carbon footprint of electricity - User wants to know when electricity is cleanest/lowest emissions - User needs carbon intensity data for a location PARAMETERS: - zip (REQUIRED): German zip code (Postleitzahl) - exactly 5 digits EXAMPLES: - "What are the CO₂ emissions for Hamburg 20095?" → call with zip="20095" - "Show carbon intensity for Frankfurt 60311" → call with zip="60311" Get CO₂ emissions forecast for electricity consumption in Germany
get_dispatch
Shows how much renewable energy is being fed into the grid and its composition. USE WHEN: - User asks about renewable energy feed-in for a location - User needs dispatch data for renewable energy sources - User wants to understand the renewable energy flow in their area - User asks about wind and solar contribution to the grid PARAMETERS: - zip (REQUIRED): German zip code (Postleitzahl) - exactly 5 digits EXAMPLES: - "Show renewable energy dispatch for Berlin 10115" → call with zip="10115" - "How much renewable energy is being fed into the grid in Munich?" → call with zip="80331" - "Wind and solar dispatch for Hamburg 20095" → call with zip="20095" Get renewable energy dispatch information for a German zip code
get_gsi_prediction
USE WHEN: - User asks about green energy availability or renewable power forecast - User wants to know the GrünstromIndex or GSI for a location - User needs to understand when clean energy is most abundant PARAMETERS: - zip (REQUIRED): German zip code (Postleitzahl) - exactly 5 digits, e.g. "10115" for Berlin - token (OPTIONAL): API token for higher rate limits - auto-provided from credentials EXAMPLES: - "What is the renewable energy forecast for Berlin 10115?" → call with zip="10115" - "Show me the green power index for Munich 80331" → call with zip="80331" Get GrünstromIndex (Green Power Index) prediction for a German zip code
get_market_data
Includes wholesale prices and regional cost data. USE WHEN: - User asks about electricity prices or costs in a specific location - User needs market data, wholesale prices, or energy cost forecasts - User wants to compare energy costs across time periods - User asks about cheap/expensive electricity hours PARAMETERS: - zip (REQUIRED): German zip code (Postleitzahl) - exactly 5 digits EXAMPLES: - "What are current electricity prices in Berlin 10115?" → call with zip="10115" - "Show me energy market data for Cologne 50667" → call with zip="50667" - "When is electricity cheapest today in Stuttgart 70173?" → call with zip="70173" Get current electricity market data and pricing information for a German location
get_merit_order_list
This shows which energy sources are being used to generate electricity and their cost efficiency. USE WHEN: - User asks about the current energy generation mix - User wants to understand which power plants are active - User needs merit order data for market analysis - User asks about energy source prioritization in the grid EXAMPLES: - "Show me the current merit order list" → call with no extra params - "What energy sources are currently generating power?" → call with no extra params - "Merit order ranking for Germany" → call with no extra params Get the current merit order list for the German energy market
get_phev_charge_or_fuel
USE WHEN: - User asks whether to charge their PHEV or use fuel - PHEV driver needs advice on optimal energy source - User wants to know if now is a good time to charge their hybrid - User asks about cost-efficiency of electric vs fuel for their PHEV PARAMETERS: - zip (REQUIRED): German zip code (Postleitzahl) - exactly 5 digits EXAMPLES: - "Should I charge my PHEV or use fuel in Berlin 10115?" → call with zip="10115" - "Charge or fuel decision for Munich 80331" → call with zip="80331" - "Is now a good time to charge my hybrid in Hamburg?" → call with zip="20095" Get decision support for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivers - charge or fuel
get_solar_prediction
Shows expected energy production over time. USE WHEN: - User asks about solar panel output or PV system generation - User needs forecasts for their solar installation - User wants to know expected renewable energy production - User asks how much energy their solar panels will generate PARAMETERS: - zip (REQUIRED): German zip code (Postleitzahl) - exactly 5 digits - kwp (REQUIRED): Solar panel capacity in kilowatt peak (kWp), range: 0.1 to 1000 EXAMPLES: - "How much energy will my 5 kWp solar system generate in Berlin 10115?" → call with zip="10115", kwp=5 - "Solar forecast for my 10 kWp installation in Munich 80331" → call with zip="80331", kwp=10 - "Expected PV output for 3.5 kWp in Hamburg 20095" → call with zip="20095", kwp=3.5 Get solar energy generation forecast for a photovoltaic installation
get_stromkonto_balance
Shows credits, green energy certificates, and account status. USE WHEN: - User asks about their electricity account balance - User wants to check their Stromkonto status - User needs information about their green energy credits or certificates - User asks about their energy account PARAMETERS: - account (REQUIRED): Account identifier for the Stromkonto EXAMPLES: - "Check my Stromkonto balance for account 0x123abc" → call with account="0x123abc" - "Show my energy account status" → call with account="USER_ACCOUNT_ID" Get Stromkonto (electricity account) balance information
Example Prompts for Corrently Energy in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Corrently Energy immediately.
"What is the renewable energy forecast for Berlin zip code 10115 today?"
"When is the best 4-hour window to run my dishwasher in Munich 80331 to use the greenest energy?"
"Show me current electricity market prices for Hamburg 20095 and tell me when it's cheapest today."
Troubleshooting Corrently Energy MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Corrently Energy to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Common questions about integrating Corrently Energy MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
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