Bring Carbon Intensity
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence to VS Code Copilot and start using all 3 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence MCP Server?
Equip your AI agent with real-time global energy intelligence through the Electricity Maps MCP server. This integration provides instant access to the carbon intensity of electricity production and the detailed power breakdown (solar, wind, nuclear, coal, etc.) for over 100 countries and regions. Your agent can retrieve the exact gCO2eq/kWh for specific zones and monitor the renewable percentage of the grid. Whether you are optimizing server workloads for sustainability, auditing corporate emissions, or researching global energy transitions, your agent acts as a dedicated energy analyst through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Carbon Intensity Monitoring — Get real-time carbon intensity data for specific countries or regions.
- Power Mix Breakdown — Fetch the detailed mix of energy sources currently powering a specific grid.
- Sustainability Auditing — Compare the environmental impact of electricity across different geographical zones.
- Renewable Tracking — Identify the current percentage of renewable energy in the production mix.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Electricity Maps API Key (get it at electricitymaps.com)
- Start monitoring global energy data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Sustainability Managers — audit and report on the carbon footprint of global operations.
- Cloud Engineers — optimize data center workloads based on real-time grid intensity.
- Policy Researchers — track the performance of national energy transitions.
- Eco-conscious Consumers — check the best time to use energy-intensive appliances based on grid greenness.
Built-in capabilities (3)
g., DE, FR, US-CA). Get current carbon intensity for a zone
) currently powering a specific zone. Get power production breakdown for a zone
List all available energy zones
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 3 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence in VS Code Copilot
Why run Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence with Vinkius?
The Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 3 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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This dashboard is included when you connect Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
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Professionals who connect Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
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| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check the carbon intensity in Brazil?
Yes! Use the get_carbon_intensity tool with the zone code 'BR'. It will return the latest gCO2eq/kWh for the Brazilian grid.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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