ISO New England MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns ISO New England into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ISO New England and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
The ISO New England MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ISO New England MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using ISO New England
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ISO New England, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the ISO New England MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ISO New England through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
ISO New England + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ISO New England MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
ISO New England MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ISO New England to Cursor 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 Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting ISO New England to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
ISO New England + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating ISO New England MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect ISO New England to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.