Is Eia Mcp Gridsense free?

Yes, Eia Mcp Gridsense is free to use.

How do I install Eia Mcp Gridsense?

Eia Mcp Gridsense is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: eia-mcp-gridsense and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Eia Mcp Gridsense safe to use?

Eia Mcp Gridsense was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 4.8/10 (high risk). It has 3 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What credentials does Eia Mcp Gridsense need?

Eia Mcp Gridsense requires the following credentials or environment variables: EIA_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Eia Mcp Gridsense?

Eia Mcp Gridsense 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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Eia Mcp Gridsense MCP Server

by Pranavbhosale25

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.8MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

MCP server for US electricity grid data: fuel mix, demand, retail prices, CO2 emissions

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MCP server for US electricity grid data: fuel mix, demand, retail prices, CO2 emissions

Security Report

4.8

Use Caution4.8High Risk

This is a well-structured MCP server for accessing US electricity grid data from the EIA API. Authentication is properly handled via environment variables, permissions align with the stated purpose (network access to EIA API, env var reading), and code quality is solid with appropriate error handling. One minor finding regarding API key exposure in configuration examples. Supply chain analysis found 4 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

3 files analyzed · 8 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.

env_vars

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

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Your EIA API key (register at https://www.eia.gov/opendata/register.php)Required

Environment variable: EIA_API_KEY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-pranavbhosale25-eia-mcp-gridsense": {
      "env": {
        "EIA_API_KEY": "your-eia-api-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "eia-mcp-gridsense"
      ],
      "command": "uvx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.