Tako FAQs

Question 1

What kind of electricity data can I retrieve with Tako?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve granular 30-minute electricity consumption and cost estimates, access your account and contract information (including products and basic charges), and search for area information by postal code.

Question 2

Can Tako be integrated with other analytical tools or LLMs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Tako is designed as an MCP server, making it ideal for integration with tools like Claude and other Large Language Models (LLMs) for advanced analysis of energy usage patterns and optimization.

Question 3

What is Tako?

Accepted Answer

Tako is an MCP (Message Passing) server that provides real-time access to Octopus Energy Japan's GraphQL API. It enables users to retrieve electricity usage, cost estimates, and account details for analysis and monitoring.

Question 4

How does Tako address data privacy?

Accepted Answer

Tako prioritizes your privacy by explicitly excluding personal address details from all responses, ensuring sensitive information is not exposed while still providing necessary energy data.

Question 5

What are the requirements to use Tako?

Accepted Answer

To use Tako, you need Node.js 22+ installed and an active Octopus Energy Japan account with your login email, password, and account number configured as environment variables.

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