How to Use the GridStatus MCP in Cline
Cline builds your energy dashboards by querying GridStatus data and writing the code automatically.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect GridStatus MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect GridStatus to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
End-to-End Dashboard Construction in Cline
Tell Cline to build a visualization of current electricity demand in Texas. It will use `get_load_data` to pull the numbers and then write the necessary code to render your dashboard. You avoid the manual data fetching cycle. Cline handles the API calls and the implementation, letting you focus on the UI design.
Execute Complex Queries with Cline
Use the `query_dataset` tool to filter and resample massive datasets on the fly. Cline takes your requirements and translates them into specific filter operators and aggregation functions. This is useful for cleaning data before it hits your production database. You get exactly the format you need, when you need it.
Monitor ERCOT Prices in Cline
Keep an eye on Texas wholesale prices using `get_spp_data` and `get_realtime_spp`. Cline can poll these endpoints and alert you if prices at specific hubs hit your thresholds. It removes the need for custom scrapers. You get reliable, formatted data directly from the official market sources.
Set up GridStatus MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
gridstatus-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest GridStatus refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gridstatus-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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