How do I get an EIA API Key?

You can register for a free API Key at the [**EIA Open Data portal**](https://www.eia.gov/opendata/register.php). Once registered, the key will be sent to your email address.

Is the data real-time or historical?

EIA provides both current energy statistics (updated daily or weekly) and extensive historical time-series data dating back several decades.

Does the integration cover global energy data?

This integration focuses on official U.S. domestic energy statistics as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Some international import/export data is included where relevant to the U.S. market.

U.S. EIA Energy Data MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: U.S. EIA Energy Data
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About U.S. EIA Energy Data MCP Server

Integrate the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the official source for U.S. energy statistics and analysis, directly into your AI workflow. Access real-time and historical data on electricity generation, petroleum and gasoline prices, natural gas production, coal distribution, and renewable energy consumption using natural language.

Cursor's Agent mode turns U.S. EIA Energy Data into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from U.S. EIA Energy Data 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.

What you can do

Energy Market Oversight — List and retrieve detailed statistics for various energy sources including petroleum, natural gas, and coal.
Electricity Intelligence — Monitor retail sales and electricity generation data across U.S. regions and states.
Renewable Tracking — Access the latest statistics on wind, solar, and hydro energy contributions to the U.S. energy grid.
Energy Data Auditing — Retrieve high-level summaries of energy production trends and regional price variations instantly.

The U.S. EIA Energy Data 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 U.S. EIA Energy Data to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the U.S. EIA Energy Data 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 U.S. EIA Energy Data

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using U.S. EIA Energy Data, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the U.S. EIA Energy Data MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with U.S. EIA Energy Data 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

U.S. EIA Energy Data + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the U.S. EIA Energy Data 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

U.S. EIA Energy Data MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect U.S. EIA Energy Data to Cursor via MCP:

get_eia_api_metadata

Retrieve metadata for the current EIA API connection

get_energy_series_data

Get time-series data for a specific energy metric

list_coal_production

List U.S. coal production and distribution data

list_electricity_generation

List U.S. electricity generation and retail sales data

list_energy_categories

List U.S. EIA energy data categories

list_natural_gas_production

List U.S. natural gas production and supply data

list_petroleum_prices

List U.S. petroleum and gasoline price data

list_regional_fuel_prices

Identify fuel price variations across different U.S. regions (mock logic)

list_renewable_energy_stats

List U.S. renewable energy generation and consumption data

quick_us_energy_audit

S. energy health. Retrieve a high-level summary of current U.S. energy production across all sources

Example Prompts for U.S. EIA Energy Data in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with U.S. EIA Energy Data immediately.

"List current petroleum prices in the U.S."

"Show me electricity generation stats for renewable energy."

"Check the latest natural gas production levels."

Troubleshooting U.S. EIA Energy Data MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting U.S. EIA Energy Data to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

U.S. EIA Energy Data + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating U.S. EIA Energy Data MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.