How to Use the Nord Pool MCP in Claude

Q: Can I check my Nord Pool API access using Claude Desktop?

Yes. Just ask your agent to getusersubscriptions. It will return a list of all the Nord Pool data products your account is authorized to access, so you know which queries will work before you run them.

Q: What's the difference between auction flows and physical flows for Nord Pool in Claude Desktop?

Use getauctionflows to see the commercially scheduled energy exchange from market coupling. Use getscheduledphysicalflows to see the actual planned cross-border transfers, which also accounts for things like loop flows.

Q: Can I analyze long-term Nord Pool price trends with Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. Ask your agent to use the getyearlyprices tool for any bidding zone. You can ask it to compare year-over-year prices for 'FI' or chart the last five years of data for 'NL'.

Get live Nord Pool market data in your Claude Desktop chat to analyze energy prices and grid capacity on the fly.

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Query Day-Ahead Prices Instantly

The `get_day_ahead_prices` tool pulls hourly prices for any European bidding zone. Ask Claude for prices in 'SE3' and 'DE-LU' for a specific date, and it returns the data right in your conversation. You can then ask it to compare those prices, calculate spreads, or chart the results. It's not just data retrieval; it's interactive analysis using real market numbers from Nord Pool.

Model Grid Constraints with this MCP Server

Understand the physical limits of the European grid. Use `get_transmission_capacities` to see the ATC between zones like 'NO1' and 'SE3'. Your agent can also pull `get_flow_based_constraints` for entire regions. This lets you ask Claude complex questions like, 'What are the main bottlenecks affecting power flow into France today?' It will use the tools to build a real answer based on live data, not just search results.

Forecast and Analyze Energy Consumption

Check what the grid load is expected to be. The `get_consumption_forecasts` tool gives you the official predictions for any delivery area, which is critical for planning trades. You can also look at historical trends with `get_yearly_volumes` to see how demand has changed over time. This MCP server gives your agent the context it needs to make sense of market movements.

Setup guide

Set up Nord Pool 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 Nord Pool 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 Nord Pool 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 nord-pool-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Nord Pool MCP in Claude Desktop

If you're using the desktop app, you can install the MCP server from the Extensions menu with one click. For claude.ai on the web, just paste the server URL into the Custom Connectors settings. Your tools will appear immediately.

Yes. Just ask your agent to `get_user_subscriptions`. It will return a list of all the Nord Pool data products your account is authorized to access, so you know which queries will work before you run them.

Use `get_auction_flows` to see the commercially scheduled energy exchange from market coupling. Use `get_scheduled_physical_flows` to see the actual planned cross-border transfers, which also accounts for things like loop flows.

Absolutely. Ask your agent to use the `get_yearly_prices` tool for any bidding zone. You can ask it to compare year-over-year prices for 'FI' or chart the last five years of data for 'NL'.

The server only processes your requests for public Nord Pool energy market data like prices and volumes. It never sees your chat history or personal information. When using the local desktop app, the connection runs on your machine, so queries don't leave your network until they hit the Nord Pool API.

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