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Connect Smart Plug Energy Monitor to ChatGPT and Claude

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 energy data into clear cost savings.

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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 · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Smart Plug Energy Monitor.

  1. 01

    Calculate running cost

    Use this to find the monetary cost of energy usage, including complex utility billing and tiered rates.

  2. 02

    Analyze standby drain

    This capability estimates the annual cost of vampire power from devices left on standby.

  3. 03

    Calculate active energy

    This capability determines the total energy consumption in kWh for a device.

  4. 04

    Compare appliance efficiency

    This capability compares two different appliance models to show potential savings.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Reducing Monthly Bills

Ask your agent to find which devices are driving up your electricity costs.

02

Smart Shopping

Compare two different models to see if an energy-efficient upgrade pays for itself.

03

Vampire Power Audit

Find out how much money you lose every year to devices left plugged in but not in use.

04

Utility Budgeting

Calculate expected costs including base rates and extra service fees.

One connector, every AI

Smart Plug Energy Monitor 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 Smart Plug Energy Monitor 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.

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730ms average. Fast in production.

Smart Plug Energy Monitor is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 808ms
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Fastest day
583ms
Slowest day
808ms
14-day trend
Stable+1%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 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 Smart Plug Energy Monitor, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Smart Plug Energy Monitor Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d91Ww39D3cETkeKrCYwOmTosxh37b9gLjEZtA24u/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 — Smart Plug Energy Monitor capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smart-plug-energy-monitor-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d91Ww39D3cETkeKrCYwOmTosxh37b9gLjEZtA24u/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 Smart Plug Energy Monitor in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Smart Plug Energy Monitor owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing residential or commercial energy costs through an AI agent.

  • 01

    Homeowners

    Hand off appliance usage data to an agent to find ways to lower monthly bills.

  • 02

    Facility Managers

    Use the agent to compare the efficiency of industrial equipment and calculate operational costs.

  • 03

    Sustainability Consultants

    Provide clients with precise data on vampire power and potential savings from upgrades.

FAQ

Questions Smart Plug Energy Monitor owners ask.

  • 01

    What can this MCP calculate?

    It calculates kWh usage, monetary running costs, annual standby drain, and efficiency comparisons between appliances.

  • 02

    Does it handle tiered electricity rates?

    Yes, the running cost capability is designed to handle complex utility billing including tiered rates.

  • 03

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 04

    How does it help with appliance upgrades?

    It uses the comparison capability to show the difference in energy usage and annual savings between two different models.

  • 05

    What is vampire power?

    Vampire power is the energy consumed by devices while they are in standby mode. This MCP can estimate the annual cost of this drain.

  • 06

    How does the capability calculate energy usage?

    It uses calculate_active_energy to multiply wattage by daily hours and period days, converting the result into kilowatt-hours (kWh).

  • 07

    Can I calculate costs with tiered electricity rates?

    Yes, by using calculate_running_cost and providing a JSON array of usage tiers containing limits and price increases.

  • 08

    What is 'vampire power'?

    It refers to the energy consumed by devices in standby mode. You can estimate this annual cost using analyze_standby_drain.

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