How to Use the ENTSO-E MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the ENTSO-E MCP Server on my Claude Desktop app?

You add the server configuration to your local claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you insert the command and your API token under the mcpServers key, restart the app to see the tools. A hammer icon will appear in your chat pane indicating the tools are ready.

Pull live European grid loads and power prices directly into Claude Desktop to analyze market imbalances without leaving your chat.

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Compare actual grid load against forecasts

Analyze real-time consumption metrics by calling `get_actual_load` directly in your workspace. By comparing this output to `get_day_ahead_load`, you spot immediate demand discrepancies across any European bidding zone. This exposes where the market is tight before prices react. Having these metrics in your chat lets you run instant variance analyses. You don't have to manually download XML files from the Transparency Platform or write custom parser scripts. Your AI client handles the raw data extraction and summarizes the exact MW deviations for you.

Track market pricing via the ENTSO-E MCP Server

Spot price spikes before they happen by tracking actual market costs with `get_day_ahead_prices`. Your agent uses this tool along with `get_balancing_prices` to map out price volatility across regional control areas. You get direct visibility into imbalance costs without switching to an external browser tab. Running this MCP server locally or remotely gives your team a massive speed advantage. This integration allows you to feed raw pricing data directly into your analytical prompts. When prices deviate from historical norms, your agent can instantly cross-reference current grid conditions to find the underlying cause.

Audit grid constraints and line outages

Identify transmission bottlenecks by querying physical grid limits with `get_transmission_outages`. The server exposes this alongside `get_crossborder_flows` to show exactly where power is blocked from moving between bidding zones. This lets you map out structural congestion on the fly. When combined with `get_generation_outages`, you get a clear picture of supply risks. Your agent parses the scheduled maintenance timelines so you can anticipate which zones will face supply squeezes next week.

Setup guide

Set up ENTSO-E MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The ENTSO-E MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the ENTSO-E MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under entso-e-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "entso-e-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ENTSO-E MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the server configuration to your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Once you insert the command and your API token under the `mcpServers` key, restart the app to see the tools. A hammer icon will appear in your chat pane indicating the tools are ready.

Yes, you can connect it as a custom connector in your browser settings. Paste your remote server URL into the Integrations tab and authenticate to get instant access. This lets you query grid data on any device without running a local terminal.

The tools support any valid European bidding zone code, such as Germany or France. Your agent can pull data for these zones by calling tools like `get_installed_generation` with the specific area code. You just need to provide the standard ENTSO-E code in your prompt.

The official Transparency Platform API native format is XML. This server retrieves that exact payload so your agent gets the unmodified, authoritative source data. The AI client handles the parsing automatically, so you only see clean summaries in your chat.

All requests for European electricity market data and XML transmission payloads run through a zero-trust, ephemeral V8 isolate sandbox. Your API security token is processed securely and is never stored on our servers. This ensures your proprietary market queries and bidding zone analyses remain completely private.

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