Frequently Asked Questions about Tibber MCP Server

Q: What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? A: MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs), enabling them to interact with external data sources and tools.

Q: What is the Tibber MCP Server? A: The Tibber MCP Server is a bridge that allows AI Agents to access and interact with the Tibber API, providing access to energy data such as current prices, consumption patterns, and historical data.

Q: What is Tibber? A: Tibber is a Norwegian power supplier focused on smart and sustainable energy solutions.

Q: What kind of data can I access through the Tibber MCP Server? A: You can access data such as current energy prices, historical energy consumption data, and information about your Tibber account.

Q: What are some example queries I can use with the server? A: Examples include: “What is the current energy price?”, “When did I use the most power yesterday?”, and “List the 3 cheapest hours of tomorrow.”

Q: What are the requirements for running the Tibber MCP Server? A: You need Python 3.12 and a Tibber API token.

Q: How do I get a Tibber API token? A: You can obtain a token from the Tibber developer portal.

Q: What tools are available through the server? A: The server exposes tools like get_consumption_data() (to get hourly consumption data) and get_price_and_home_info() (to get price and home information).

Q: What is UBOS, and how does it relate to the Tibber MCP Server? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform. The Tibber MCP Server is available on the UBOS Asset Marketplace, making it easy to integrate with AI Agent workflows within the UBOS ecosystem.

Q: Can I use this server with AI Agents other than those on UBOS? A: Yes, as long as the AI Agent can communicate using the Model Context Protocol, it can interact with the Tibber MCP Server.

Q: What if I encounter issues during installation or usage? A: Refer to the documentation provided with the server and the UBOS platform for troubleshooting tips. You can also find community support forums for additional help.