ISO New England MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect ISO New England through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"iso-new-england": {
"url": "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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ISO New England tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
The ISO New England MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ISO New England MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using ISO New England
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ISO New England, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the ISO New England MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with ISO New England through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
ISO New England + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the ISO New England MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from ISO New England and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query ISO New England tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from ISO New England and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine ISO New England data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
ISO New England MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ISO New England to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting ISO New England to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
ISO New England + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating ISO New England MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect ISO New England with your favorite client
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Connect ISO New England to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.