How to Use the EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence MCP in Cursor

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Connect EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence MCP to Cursor

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Setup EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence with Cursor

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Generate live-data code with this MCP Server

The `get_plant_generation` tool lets your editor fetch net generation, fuel consumption, and heat rates directly while you write code. Cursor uses this live context to generate accurate data structures and functions based on real API responses instead of placeholders. You do not need to copy-paste JSON structures from documentation. Your agent pulls the real schemas and data directly into the active file, saving you hours of trial-and-error debugging.

Query generator inventories from your editor

The `get_generator_inventory` tool gives your Cursor agent direct access to over 100,000 operable generators in the United States. You can search by fuel type, state, or operator to populate your databases or test suites with authentic operational data. Instead of mocking complex grid assets, you get real physical specs directly in your workspace. This makes testing edge cases like generator capacity limits incredibly simple.

Track real-time grid demand during development

The `get_grid_demand` tool lets you pull hourly and daily balancing authority metrics straight into your Cursor chat. You can build, test, and verify load-forecasting algorithms using active data from the actual grid. Pairing this with `get_electricity_prices` allows you to write and debug financial models using real state-by-state retail pricing. Your code works with real-world numbers from day one.

Setup guide

Set up EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "eia-electricity-power-grid-intelligence-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence MCP in Cursor

Create an mcp.json file in your project root or global directory and define the MCP Server settings. Enable Agent mode in your Cursor chat to let the editor call the tools.

Yes, your Cursor agent can run the inventory queries to pull real physical assets and format them directly as JSON mock data for your test suites.

Yes, the editor handles multiple MCP tool calls in a single session, allowing you to combine pricing and demand metrics into one analytical script.

You can commit the configuration file in your project directory so every developer on your team uses the same grid data endpoints.

The server only receives the parameters required for your specific queries, such as a state abbreviation or balancing authority ID. Your source code and database connection strings are never sent.

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