How do I install Pgiq?

Pgiq is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: pgiq-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Pgiq scored 6.2/10 (moderate risk) in MCP Marketplace's automated security scan. It has 2 high or critical findings to review. It's listed, but review the security report on this page before installing.

What credentials does Pgiq need?

Pgiq requires the following credentials or environment variables: PGIQ_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Pgiq?

Pgiq uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Pgiq MCP Server

by Powergridiq

Developer ToolsModerate6.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

PGIQ Rating as agent tools for siting large electricity loads across 67 power markets.

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PGIQ Rating as agent tools for siting large electricity loads across 67 power markets.

Security Report

6.2

Moderate6.2Moderate Risk

This is a well-designed MCP server that wraps a read-only REST API with appropriate authentication and minimal security concerns. The server properly handles API keys via environment variables, validates all user input through URL encoding and parameter schema enforcement, and has no code injection, malicious patterns, or credential exposure vulnerabilities. Permissions are appropriate for its purpose as a developer tool. Supply chain analysis found 2 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 2 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

3 files analyzed · 6 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Optional pk_live_ API key for higher monthly rate limitsRequired

Environment variable: PGIQ_KEY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-powergridiq-pgiq-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "PGIQ_KEY": "your-pgiq-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pgiq-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

PowerGridIQ MCP server

Exposes the PGIQ Rating as tools any MCP-capable agent (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, custom agents) can call: "where should I site or schedule a large electricity load, and how is a given market rated." It wraps the read-only REST API at https://powergridiq.com/api/v1, covering 67 global power markets with a reasoned, cited decision, not just raw feeds.

Tools

pgiq_markets - list every rated market (id, tier, score, outlook). Start here.
pgiq_rating(market) - full five-pillar rating + evidence for one market (e.g. quebec).
pgiq_best(lens?, group?, min_tier?, limit?) - the ranked best-market decision. lens is default|cost|carbon|momentum.
pgiq_developments(market?) - recent cited grid developments.
pgiq_grid(market) - grid snapshot: carbon intensity, price, fuel mix, demand, firm headroom, peak stress. Merges live signals where available, else a clearly labelled modelled baseline.
pgiq_cheapest_window(market?) - cheapest hours to run a flexible load (modelled daily price shape, local time). Omit market for the cheapest grids ranked.

Install & run

cd pgiq-mcp
npm install
node index.js   # speaks MCP over stdio

Configure in Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "powergridiq": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/pgiq-mcp/index.js"],
      "env": { "PGIQ_KEY": "pk_live_optional_key_for_higher_limits" }
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop, then ask things like "Use PowerGridIQ to find the best carbon-light market for a 100 MW AI cluster in Europe" or "What's the PGIQ rating for Ireland and why?"

Authentication & limits

No key needed for the free tier: 100 requests/day per IP.
For a higher monthly quota, set PGIQ_KEY=pk_live_... (developer 25,000/mo, pro 500,000/mo). Request a key at hello@powergridiq.com.
Override the API base with PGIQ_API if needed.

Notes

The rating is a directional screen, not a connection guarantee; the interconnection queue is the real gate. Every market carries a confidence level, treat lower confidence with more caution.
Live grid signals, rating-change webhooks, and metered keys are available now; short-horizon forecasts are next.
A hosted remote MCP server (no local install) is planned; for now this runs locally via stdio.

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How to Install

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