GridStatus Connector for AI agents.

Q: Is there a way to compare different regions with GridStatus MCP?

You can use the standardized data tool to get consistent formatting for different ISOs. This makes it much easier to compare load and pricing across the country.

12 live capabilities

Access real-time US electricity grid data and wholesale pricing.

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Why people use GridStatus

GridStatus for Real-Time US Energy Market Intelligence

This Connector changes that by giving your agent a direct line to the GridStatus API. You can ask about Texas hub prices or California's solar mix in plain English and get a formatted answer in seconds. You get a clear picture of the grid without the spreadsheet headache.

What Vinkius changes

You get instant, queryable access to the entire US electricity market without manual data scraping.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Spotting Price Spikes

A trader asks their agent to find 5-minute price spikes in the PJM region to decide when to sell power.
Real-world use case 02

Siting New Solar Farms

A developer uses the agent to check historical fuel mix and load data to find the best location for a new solar array.
Real-world use case 03

Policy Reporting

A researcher asks for a yearly summary of coal vs.

Complete set · 12capabilities

The complete GridStatus capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with GridStatus.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through GridStatus.

01 Capability
Get api usage
Check your current row counts and remaining API quota. It helps you stay within your plan limits while querying data.
02 Capability
Get capacity data
Retrieve long-term resource adequacy and capacity commitments for a US ISO. Use this for multi-year planning.
03 Capability
Get dataset metadata
See the date ranges and columns available for a specific dataset. This lets you verify what data exists before you run a query.
04 Capability
Get fuel mix
Get a breakdown of electricity generation by source like wind, solar, or coal. It is perfect for tracking the renewable energy transition.

Capability set02 / 03

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through GridStatus.

05 Capability
Get lmp data
Fetch day-ahead Locational Marginal Pricing for various ISOs. This helps you see forecasted wholesale prices at specific trading hubs.
06 Capability
List datasets
See every available dataset provided by the GridStatus API. Use this to find the right data identifiers for different regions.
07 Capability
Get load data
Pull real-time and historical electricity demand for any major US ISO. This shows you exactly how much power a region is consuming.
08 Capability
Query dataset
Run custom queries with filters, resampling, and aggregation on any dataset. This is your go-to for complex analysis.

Capability set03 / 03

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through GridStatus.

09 Capability
Get realtime lmp
Get the most granular 5-minute interval pricing data available. Use this to track live price spikes and market volatility.
10 Capability
Get realtime spp
Access real-time 15-minute Settlement Point Prices for the Texas grid. It is essential for monitoring live ERCOT hub prices.
11 Capability
Get spp data
Get day-ahead hourly SPP data for the ERCOT market. This provides specific pricing for Texas trading hubs and load zones.
12 Capability
Get standardized data
Fetch hourly data with a uniform schema across different regions. This makes it much easier to compare data between different ISOs.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask GridStatus to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use GridStatus from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QZdilZJ3ogM2jFYYhOsmNkFYk5HUldyuJL5xVoRu/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it GridStatus, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable GridStatus for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QZdilZJ3ogM2jFYYhOsmNkFYk5HUldyuJL5xVoRu/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the GridStatus URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable GridStatus in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gridstatus": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QZdilZJ3ogM2jFYYhOsmNkFYk5HUldyuJL5xVoRu/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using GridStatus

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GridStatus, help me...". 12 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gridstatus": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QZdilZJ3ogM2jFYYhOsmNkFYk5HUldyuJL5xVoRu/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using GridStatus

Ask Copilot: "Using GridStatus, help me...". 12 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gridstatus": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QZdilZJ3ogM2jFYYhOsmNkFYk5HUldyuJL5xVoRu/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using GridStatus

Open Cascade and ask: "Using GridStatus, help me...". 12 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gridstatus": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QZdilZJ3ogM2jFYYhOsmNkFYk5HUldyuJL5xVoRu/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using GridStatus

Ask Cline: "Using GridStatus, help me...". 12 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add gridstatus --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QZdilZJ3ogM2jFYYhOsmNkFYk5HUldyuJL5xVoRu/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using GridStatus

Ask Claude: "Using GridStatus, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work GridStatus can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the energy professionals who need to move faster than a spreadsheet allows. It is for the traders, engineers, and researchers who deal with high-frequency grid data and need to spot trends without the manual headache.

Energy Trader

Monitors live LMP and SPP prices to find arbitrage opportunities across different nodes.

Renewable Developer

Tracks solar and wind generation growth to plan new project sites.

Policy Researcher

Analyzes state-by-state energy transition progress and fossil fuel dependency.

Sustainability Manager

Checks regional renewable availability to optimize corporate power procurement.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 10 capabilities

ISO New England

Access real-time and historical energy market data via ISO New England API.

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02 6 capabilities

EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence

U.S. power grid data: hourly demand by balancing authority, generation by fuel source, retail electricity prices by state, 100,000+ generator inventory, and individual power plant operations. from EIA-860, EIA-923, and EIA-930 surveys.

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03 10 capabilities

U.S. EIA Energy Data

Equip your AI agent to access official U.S. energy statistics, track electricity generation, and monitor fuel prices via the EIA API.

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04 10 capabilities

OpenEI

US electricity rate intelligence. query utility rates by location, sector, and tariff via AI for solar and energy analysis.

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05 8 capabilities

ElectricityMap

Access real-time and forecasted electricity carbon intensity and power breakdown data for over 200 regions worldwide.

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06 3 capabilities

Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence

Universal energy and carbon intelligence. get real-time electricity mix and carbon data via AI.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep GridStatus connected.

Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ZCode
Cline
Zed
Continue
Kiro
Roo Code
Zencoder
Goose
Void
Augment Code
Amp
Qodo
Tabnine
Pieces
Sourcegraph Cody
JetBrains
Warp
Amazon Q
Antigravity
BoltAI
Raycast
Jan
LM Studio
AnythingLLM
Open WebUI
Msty
Cherry Studio
LibreChat
TypingMind
Chorus
5ire
n8n
LangChain
LlamaIndex
CrewAI
Vercel AI SDK

Before you connect

Questions about GridStatus.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the GridStatus MCP show me real-time electricity prices?

Yes, it provides 5-minute interval pricing for several major US ISOs. This helps you see live market volatility and price spikes as they happen.

Does GridStatus MCP cover all of Texas?

It provides specific data for the ERCOT grid, including Settlement Point Prices (SPP). You can see prices for various trading hubs and load zones across the state.

Can I use GridStatus MCP to see how much wind energy is being produced?

Yes, you can pull fuel mix data for regions like California and New England. It shows the percentage of power coming from wind, solar, and other sources.

Is there a way to compare different regions with GridStatus MCP?

You can use the standardized data capability to get consistent formatting for different ISOs. This makes it much easier to compare load and pricing across the country.

How do I check my API limits with GridStatus MCP?

You can ask your agent to check your usage. It will show you how many rows you've queried and how much of your monthly allowance remains.

Can GridStatus MCP help with long-term energy planning?

Yes, it includes capacity market data and resource adequacy metrics. This is useful for understanding long-term grid commitments and supply.

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.

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.

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.

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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GridStatus for Real-Time US Energy Market Intelligence

You get instant, queryable access to the entire US electricity market without manual data scraping.

Spotting Price Spikes

Siting New Solar Farms

Policy Reporting

Get api usage

Get capacity data

Get dataset metadata

Get fuel mix

Get lmp data

List datasets

Get load data

Query dataset

Get realtime lmp

Get realtime spp

Get spp data

Get standardized data

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using GridStatus

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using GridStatus

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using GridStatus

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using GridStatus

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using GridStatus

Energy Trader

Renewable Developer

Policy Researcher

Sustainability Manager

ISO New England

EIA Electricity — Power Grid Intelligence

U.S. EIA Energy Data

OpenEI

ElectricityMap

Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence

Give your agent a direct line to GridStatus.