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Connect GridStatus to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your AI agent into a real-time US electricity market analyst.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through GridStatus.

  1. 01

    Get fuel mix

    This capability retrieves the electricity generation breakdown by fuel source for ERCOT, CAISO, or ISO-NE. Use it to see the current percentage of solar, wind, or natural gas in the energy mix.

  2. 02

    Get load data

    This capability pulls electricity consumption data for any supported US ISO. It allows your agent to track real-time or historical demand across regions like PJM or MISO.

  3. 03

    Get realtime spp

    This capability provides 15-minute interval Settlement Point Price (SPP) data for the Texas ERCOT grid. It is the primary way to track live wholesale price volatility at specific trading hubs.

  4. 04

    Query dataset

    This capability offers flexible querying for any GridStatus dataset using custom filters and resampling. Use it when you need to aggregate data or apply specific operators to a dataset not covered by specialized capabilities.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through GridStatus.

  1. 05

    Get API usage

    This capability checks your current GridStatus API quota and rate limits. Use it to see how many rows you have left in your monthly allowance.

  2. 06

    Get capacity data

    This capability accesses capacity market data to track long-term resource adequacy. It is primarily used to monitor capacity commitments in markets like PJM.

  3. 07

    Get dataset metadata

    This capability retrieves the schema, available columns, and date ranges for a specific dataset. Use it to verify what data is available before running a query.

  4. 08

    Get lmp data

    This capability fetches day-ahead Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP) for supported ISOs. It is used to analyze wholesale electricity prices at specific nodes or hubs.

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through GridStatus.

  1. 09

    Get realtime lmp

    This capability provides the most granular 5-minute interval LMP data available. Use it to track live nodal pricing and immediate price spikes.

  2. 10

    Get spp data

    This capability retrieves day-ahead hourly Settlement Point Price (SPP) data for ERCOT. It allows for price analysis at specific Texas trading hubs and load zones.

  3. 11

    Get standardized data

    This capability pulls hourly data with a consistent schema across different ISOs. Use it when you need to compare load or pricing across multiple regions using the same column names.

  4. 12

    List datasets

    This capability lists all available datasets, including their coverage dates and identifiers. Use it to explore the full range of grid data available through the API.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Market Volatility Alerts

An agent monitors real-time LMP to identify and report sudden price spikes in specific nodes.

02

Renewable Penetration Studies

A researcher queries historical fuel mix data to track how solar generation has increased in CAISO over time.

03

Load Forecasting

A developer uses historical load data to build models for regional electricity demand.

04

Arbitrage Identification

A trader uses SPP data in Texas to find price differences between different trading hubs.

Automate a task

Put GridStatus to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

GridStatus works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put GridStatus to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1029ms average. Fast in production.

GridStatus is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1272ms
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Fastest day
927ms
Slowest day
1272ms
14-day trend
Stable+4%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of GridStatus, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with GridStatus. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

GridStatus Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QZdilZJ3ogM2jFYYhOsmNkFYk5HUldyuJL5xVoRu/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — GridStatus capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gridstatus-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QZdilZJ3ogM2jFYYhOsmNkFYk5HUldyuJL5xVoRu/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up GridStatus in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work GridStatus owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working in the energy sector who need to move from raw grid data to intelligence without manual exports.

  • 01

    Energy Traders

    They use the agent to monitor real-time LMP and SPP prices to find arbitrage opportunities.

  • 02

    Renewable Developers

    They task the agent with tracking regional fuel mix evolution and solar/wind availability.

  • 03

    Researchers

    They use the agent to pull granular 5-minute or hourly datasets for energy modeling and studies.

  • 04

    Sustainability Teams

    They use the agent to monitor regional renewable availability for facility siting and procurement.

FAQ

Questions GridStatus owners ask.

  • 01

    What ISOs are supported by this MCP?

    The MCP provides data for ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, and SPP.

  • 02

    Do I need my own API key?

    Yes, you will need to enter your GridStatus API key. A free tier is available that includes 500,000 rows per month.

  • 03

    Can I get real-time pricing?

    Yes, you can access 5-minute interval LMP data and 15-minute interval SPP data for real-time monitoring.

  • 04

    How often is the data updated?

    The MCP provides access to both real-time data and historical datasets, depending on the specific capability you use.

  • 05

    Which AI clients can I use with this?

    You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 06

    Which US electricity grid operators (ISOs) are supported?

    The GridStatus API supports all major US Independent System Operators: ERCOT (Texas), CAISO (California), PJM (Mid-Atlantic/Midwest), MISO (Midwest), NYISO (New York), ISO-NE (New England), and SPP (Southwest/Central). Each ISO provides different datasets including load, fuel mix, LMP pricing, and standardized data depending on what they report.

  • 07

    How do I get a GridStatus API key and what are the usage limits?

    Visit https://www.gridstatus.io/ and create a free account. Your API key will be available in your account settings. The free tier includes 500,000 rows per month, which is sufficient for most research and analysis use cases. Use the get_api_usage capability to monitor your remaining quota. Higher tiers are available for commercial applications requiring more data access.

  • 08

    What is the difference between LMP and SPP pricing data?

    LMP (Locational Marginal Pricing) is used by most ISOs (PJM, CAISO, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, SPP) and represents the wholesale electricity price at specific nodes. SPP (Settlement Point Price) is ERCOT's equivalent for Texas. Both measure $/MWh but use different market mechanisms. LMP has day-ahead hourly and real-time 5-minute intervals. ERCOT SPP has day-ahead hourly and real-time 15-minute intervals. Both include prices at trading hubs (e.g. HB_HOUSTON, HB_NORTH), load zones, and resource zones.

  • 09

    Can I get renewable energy percentage data from the fuel mix?

    Yes! Use the get_fuel_mix capability with ISOs that support it (ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE). The response includes generation breakdown by source: solar, wind, hydro, natural_gas, coal, nuclear, and others. You can calculate the renewable percentage by summing solar + wind + hydro and dividing by total generation. Note that fuel mix data availability varies by ISO. ERCOT and CAISO have the most comprehensive renewable tracking.

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