How to Use the UtilityAPI MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I get granular usage data using UtilityAPI with Claude Code?

You must use getintervals. This provides detailed time-series readings (hourly/15-min) that are much more useful than a simple bill summary. Always ensure the meter UID is correct before running this command.

Q: What is the best way to track billing usage across multiple meters using UtilityAPI with Claude Code?

Use getbillingsummaries. This function gives you cost and period summaries for your entire account. If you need a specific meter's summary, append its ID as an optional parameter.

Q: How do I check available utility providers using UtilityAPI with Claude Code?

Run listutilities. This command outputs all supported companies and their required utility codes. You need these codes to successfully run the createauthform tool.

Q: If I want to check authorization statuses, what commands should I use with UtilityAPI?

Use getevents. This stream provides real-time status updates for data collection workflows, including when a new authorization is created or an error occurs. It’s critical for debugging pipelines.

Run scheduled energy reports in the terminal using Claude Code and UtilityAPI.

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Batch process meter data collection.

Write a CLI script that loops through all authorized meters found via `list_meters`. For every UID, it calls `get_intervals` to pull usage data. This makes running bulk energy analysis across an entire portfolio simple and headless.

Automate authorization status monitoring.

Need a cron job that checks for stalled data collection? You can pipe the output of `get_events` to filter for specific statuses, like 'collection completed' or 'error'. This is essential for robust CI/CD pipelines.

Retrieve utility billing history for auditing.

Use a simple command to call `get_bills`, passing the required meter UID(s) as comma-separated values. The output gives you immediate access to total cost, start/end dates, and energy usage for compliance reporting.

Setup guide

Set up UtilityAPI MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see utilityapi-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest UtilityAPI transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available UtilityAPI tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http utilityapi-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the UtilityAPI MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "utilityapi-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about UtilityAPI MCP in Claude Code

You must use `get_intervals`. This provides detailed time-series readings (hourly/15-min) that are much more useful than a simple bill summary. Always ensure the meter UID is correct before running this command.

Use `get_billing_summaries`. This function gives you cost and period summaries for your entire account. If you need a specific meter's summary, append its ID as an optional parameter.

Run `list_utilities`. This command outputs all supported companies and their required utility codes. You need these codes to successfully run the `create_auth_form` tool.

Use `get_events`. This stream provides real-time status updates for data collection workflows, including when a new authorization is created or an error occurs. It’s critical for debugging pipelines.

The server handles billing periods, meter UIDs, energy usage (kWh or therms), and cost data. When scripting, process the returned data to strip out any unnecessary identifying metadata before logging results.

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