How to Use the GridStatus MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the GridStatus MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the MCP block. Paste the execution command with your Vinkius API token, restart Claude Desktop, and look for the hammer icon to verify the connection.

Q: Can Claude Desktop run custom database queries through GridStatus?

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the querydataset tool to filter and resample raw energy records. It looks up dataset schemas using getdatasetmetadata to build precise queries for specific ISO nodes.

Q: How does GridStatus handle Texas electricity prices in Claude Desktop?

It uses getsppdata and getrealtimespp to pull Settlement Point Prices from ERCOT. Claude Desktop reads these 15-minute interval prices to spot real-time price spikes across the Houston, North, and West hubs.

Pull US grid data directly into Claude Desktop to analyze real-time ISO prices and regional loads instantly.

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Map real-time grid congestion inside Claude Desktop

Stop copying and pasting ISO pricing tables into your chat window. This MCP Server lets Claude Desktop query live nodal pricing across PJM, CAISO, and ERCOT directly through the chat interface. Your Claude Desktop agent calls `get_realtime_lmp` to fetch 5-minute interval prices or `get_realtime_spp` to spot Texas price spikes directly inside your chat window. You get the exact pricing numbers formatted as clean data tables right inside your workspace. Claude Desktop uses these raw numbers to trace grid congestion patterns and display clean tables without you needing to open a browser tab.

Audit electricity fuel mixes and load curves

Track regional decarbonization efforts by asking Claude Desktop to pull live generation breakdowns directly into your active chat thread. The agent uses `get_fuel_mix` to see how much wind or solar is online in California right now, pairing it with `get_load_data` to calculate the clean energy share of current demand. When you need historical comparisons, the desktop client queries `get_standardized_data` to compile clean hourly load profiles across different ISO boundaries. Claude Desktop handles the timezone normalization automatically so you can focus on reading the load curves.

Inspect deep grid datasets with custom queries

Some grid questions require custom filtering that standard endpoints do not support. This is where the GridStatus MCP Server excels, letting Claude Desktop use `query_dataset` to run custom queries with mathematical operators directly against the GridStatus API. It uses `get_dataset_metadata` first to check the available columns so it never sends a malformed request. You can ask the desktop app to isolate specific transmission zones or resample raw load data into daily averages. The agent keeps track of your rate limits behind the scenes by running `get_api_usage` to verify your remaining row allowance.

Setup guide

Set up GridStatus 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 GridStatus 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 GridStatus 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 gridstatus-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about GridStatus MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the MCP block. Paste the execution command with your Vinkius API token, restart Claude Desktop, and look for the hammer icon to verify the connection.

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the `query_dataset` tool to filter and resample raw energy records. It looks up dataset schemas using `get_dataset_metadata` to build precise queries for specific ISO nodes.

It uses `get_spp_data` and `get_realtime_spp` to pull Settlement Point Prices from ERCOT. Claude Desktop reads these 15-minute interval prices to spot real-time price spikes across the Houston, North, and West hubs.

The server supports CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, and SPP. Your desktop client can discover every available dataset and its coverage dates by invoking `list_datasets`.

No. This MCP integration does not expose your private logic. The server only transmits read-only requests for electricity grid data like LMP prices and fuel mix, while your local trading strategies and chat logs remain secure inside Claude Desktop.

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