# FRED Full Access MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > FRED Full Access provides a complete suite of 19 tools to access 816,000+ time series from the Federal Reserve. It covers U.S. economic intelligence across 107 data sources, including GDP, CPI, and regional GeoFRED data. Use it to pull metadata, track release dates, and get actual data values for macro analysis in one integration. ## Overview - **Category:** the-unthinkable - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UbEs9MnSlkJnOvC8UOv4sLFYrjUpYKRXRA6Dho4A/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** economic-intelligence, time-series, macroeconomics, financial-data, data-retrieval, federal-reserve ## Description This integration gives you a direct line to the Federal Reserve Economic Data database. Instead of installing five different tools to cover time series, releases, and regional data, this connection brings everything into one place. Your AI agent can pull specific indicators like current CPI, historical GDP trends, or regional data for a specific county without you having to manage multiple integrations. It handles the heavy lifting of navigating 107 different data sources and over 800,000 time series. You can move from a high-level question to a specific data point without the friction of manual research. You will find it much easier to build reports or perform deep-dive analyses when your agent can instantly grab the right numbers. Because Vinkius makes it easy to manage these connections, you can plug this into your workflow and stop wasting time on data entry. It is about getting the right economic intelligence quickly so you can focus on the analysis that actually matters. You no longer have to worry about missing a revision or looking at outdated figures because the agent pulls the most recent information available. This is the most efficient way to connect your AI to the backbone of U.S. economic data. Think about the time spent opening dozens of browser tabs just to compare state-level unemployment. With this integration, that process disappears. Your agent does the digging, and you just get the answer. It is about moving from data collection to actual decision making. ## Tools ### list_releases List all economic data releases from the database. This helps you see what data is being published. ### get_vintage_dates Get historical revision dates for a series to see how data changed over time. This is essential for accurate historical analysis. ### get_release Get details for a specific economic release like Employment or GDP. This provides the full context of a data publication. ### search_series Search over 816,000 time series by keyword to find specific economic indicators. This is the primary way to find data. ### get_category Get a specific category by its ID, such as Money/Banking or Employment. This helps narrow down your search. ### get_category_children Explore the category tree to find nested subcategories. This helps you find specific niches of economic data. ### get_category_series Get all series within a specific category while filtering by tags or units. This is useful for bulk data retrieval. ### get_category_tags Get all tags associated with a specific category for better discovery. This helps you find related indicators. ### get_regional_data Get cross-sectional regional data for specific geographic areas. This provides state and county level insights. ### get_series_group Get series group info for a specific ID to help with regional data queries. This is a required step for GeoFRED data. ### get_geo_shapes Get geographic shape files for mapping regions like states, counties, or census regions. This helps with visualizing regional data. ### search_tags Search or browse all available tags to find specific datasets. This is great for discovering new data types. ### get_series_by_tags Get series that match specific tags like usa and gdp. This allows for very specific data filtering. ### list_sources List all 107 official data providers available in the database. This helps you verify the source of the data. ### get_series Get the metadata and details for a specific series ID. This provides the context needed for accurate reporting. ### get_observations Get actual data values for a series with date filters and unit conversions. This is how you get the numbers for your charts. ### get_series_updates See which series were recently updated by the data providers. This helps you stay on top of the latest figures. ### get_release_dates Get the full economic calendar of upcoming and past release dates. This helps you plan your research and reporting. ### get_release_series See every series included in a specific economic release. This shows you all the related data points for a single event. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What is the current CPI and how has it trended over the last 5 years? ``` **Response:** ``` ### U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) | Year | CPI Value | |------|------------| | 2019 | 255.73 | | 2020 | 258.83 | | 2021 | 266.53 | | 2022 | 292.73 | | 2023 | 304.73 | **Trend Analysis:** * **2019-2020:** Stable growth. * **2021-2023:** Significant upward trend in prices. * **Current Status:** The CPI remains elevated compared to the 2019 baseline. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List the upcoming economic releases for next month. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Upcoming Economic Releases * **Feb 3:** ISM Manufacturing * **Feb 7:** Employment Situation (BLS) * **Feb 10:** Consumer Price Index * **Feb 15:** Retail Sales * **Feb 22:** GDP Advance *Note: These dates are subject to change by the respective agencies.* ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find the unemployment rate for North Dakota. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Regional Unemployment: North Dakota **Current Rate:** 1.8% North Dakota currently maintains one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States. This data is pulled from the regional GeoFRED dataset. ``` ## Capabilities ### Search economic indicators Find specific time series like inflation or GDP using natural language keywords. ### Pull actual data values Get the latest numbers for any series with date filters and unit conversions. ### Track economic releases Access the full economic calendar to see upcoming data dates and details. ### Filter by geographic region Retrieve regional data for specific states, counties, or Fed districts. ### Browse data sources Explore all available tags and official data providers in the database. ## Use Cases ### Create a macro briefing Ask your agent to pull GDP, CPI, and Fed funds rates into a single summary table for a weekly market briefing. ### Analyze regional trends Identify which states have the lowest unemployment by pulling cross-sectional data for every state. ### Research housing trends Find all quarterly seasonally adjusted series related to housing using tags to build a custom dataset. ### Monitor data revisions Check the vintage dates of a specific GDP series to see how much the official figures have changed over time. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching across 107 different sources by using a single connection for all U.S. economic data. - Get regional data for states and counties quickly using `get_regional_data` and `get_geo_shapes`. - Track the full economic calendar easily with `get_release_dates` to never miss a publication. - Analyze historical revisions with `get_vintage_dates` to ensure your reports reflect the most accurate figures. - Filter complex datasets by tags and categories using `get_series_by_tags` and `get_category_series`. - Verify data origins instantly with `list_sources` to ensure your analysis meets professional standards. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get every piece of U.S. economic data in one place without the manual search. 1. Connect the FRED Full Access MCP to your preferred AI client through the Vinkius catalog. 2. Ask your agent to find specific economic series or regional trends using natural language. 3. Receive structured data tables, metadata, or summaries ready for your reports. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can FRED Full Access get me data for specific states?** Yes, it includes specific regional tools that allow your agent to pull unemployment, GDP, and other economic indicators for states, counties, and Fed districts. **How many data sources does this Connector include?** This Connector connects to 107 official data providers, giving you a massive range of information from the Federal Reserve and other major institutions. **Can I use this to see historical revisions of GDP?** Yes, it includes a tool specifically for historical revision dates, which is essential for accurate macro analysis and understanding how data changes over time. **Does this work for international data?** This Connector is specialized for U.S. economic intelligence. For global data from sources like the World Bank, you would need a different integration. **What happens if I need to convert units like logs or percentages?** The Connector supports unit transformations, so your agent can automatically handle conversions like logs or percentage changes when you request them. **How does this help with macro research?** It allows you to pull multiple indicators like inflation, interest rates, and growth metrics in one go, creating a complete picture of the economy without manual searching. **Why choose the Full server instead of individual ones?** The Full server bundles **all 19 tools** from all 5 domain-specific servers in a single integration. Ideal for multi-disciplinary AI agents that need to combine time series data with regional analysis, release monitoring, and tag-based discovery — all in one query session.