ISO New England MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ISO New England as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add iso-new-england --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About ISO New England MCP Server
Empower your AI agents to monitor the New England power grid with the ISO-NE Web Services API. This MCP server allows you to retrieve real-time system load, generation fuel mix, locational marginal prices (LMP), and market forecasts directly through the official ISO New England API. Ideal for energy analysis, grid monitoring, and market research.
Claude Code registers ISO New England as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ISO New England data drives decisions without human intervention.
The ISO New England MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 ISO New England to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ISO New England MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using ISO New England
Ask Claude: "Using ISO New England, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the ISO New England MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ISO New England through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using ISO New England tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
ISO New England + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ISO New England MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed ISO New England tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ISO New England nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe ISO New England outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ISO New England status endpoints and alert on anomalies
ISO New England MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ISO New England to Claude Code via MCP:
get_actual_interchange
g., NYISO, Hydro-Quebec). Essential for understanding net imports and exports of electricity. Retrieves actual interchange data
get_day_ahead_lmp
Useful for anticipating energy costs and market planning. Retrieves day-ahead Locational Marginal Prices (LMP)
get_fuel_mix
g., Natural Gas, Nuclear, Renewables). Use this to analyze the environmental impact and energy sources powering the grid. Retrieves real-time generation fuel mix
get_hourly_lmp
Use this for historical price analysis or when 5-minute granularity is not required. Retrieves hourly Locational Marginal Prices (LMP)
get_hourly_load
Use this for analyzing long-term consumption patterns and demand forecasting performance. Retrieves hourly load data
get_lmp
Returns prices in USD/MWh. Essential for tracking energy market volatility and cost of power at specific locations. Retrieves 5-minute Locational Marginal Prices (LMP)
get_regulation
Includes clearing prices and capacity requirements. Useful for analyzing grid stability services. Retrieves regulation requirements and clearing prices
get_reserve
Essential for auditing grid resilience capacity. Retrieves reserve requirements and clearing prices
get_seven_day_forecast
Essential for anticipating grid stress and planning energy procurement. Retrieves the seven-day load forecast
get_system_load
Returns current load in megawatts (MW). Essential for monitoring grid stress and power consumption trends. Retrieves real-time system load data
Example Prompts for ISO New England in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with ISO New England immediately.
"What is the current system load in ISO New England?"
"Show me the current fuel mix for electricity generation."
"Get the latest locational marginal prices (LMP)."
Troubleshooting ISO New England MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting ISO New England to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
ISO New England + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating ISO New England MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect ISO New England with your favorite client
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Connect ISO New England to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.