fred-mcp-server
FRED API MCP server for economic data. fred-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by kablewy. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 2 tools, including Series Search and Series Observations, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under API/Financial and Tool/Server.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol server implementation that provides access to the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, enabling search and retrieval of economic data series.
How to use this MCP
Install Node.js, obtain a FRED API key, clone the repository, install dependencies, configure the environment file, and run the server using npm scripts for development or production.
What this MCP can be used for
The server can be used to access economic data for research, analysis, and integration into applications requiring FRED data, with features like series search, observations retrieval, and various data filtering options.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fred-mcp-server MCP server?
fred-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from kablewy. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect fred-mcp-server to my AI client?
Add fred-mcp-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does fred-mcp-server provide?
fred-mcp-server provides 2 tools: Series Search and Series Observations.
Is fred-mcp-server free to use?
fred-mcp-server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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