Asian Development Bank MCP Server for Claude Code 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Asian Development Bank as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add asian-development-bank --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Asian Development Bank MCP Server
The Asian Development Bank MCP Server connects your AI agent to the official Key Indicators Database (KIDB) maintained by the ADB — the principal multilateral development finance institution for the Asia-Pacific region.
Claude Code registers Asian Development Bank as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 3 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Asian Development Bank data drives decisions without human intervention.
Core Capabilities
- GDP & National Accounts — Track economic output, growth rates, and GDP deflators across China, Japan, India, South Korea, and 45 other economies.
- Inflation & Consumer Prices — Monitor CPI-based inflation trends that drive monetary policy in the world's fastest-growing markets.
- Trade & Balance of Payments — Analyze import/export volumes and current account balances across the entire ASEAN corridor and beyond.
- Shortcut Tools — Dedicated quick-access endpoints for GDP and inflation that require only economy codes and a start year.
The Asian Development Bank MCP Server exposes 3 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Asian Development Bank to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Asian Development Bank MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Asian Development Bank
Ask Claude: "Using Asian Development Bank, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Asian Development Bank MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Asian Development Bank through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Asian Development Bank tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Asian Development Bank + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Asian Development Bank MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Asian Development Bank tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Asian Development Bank nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Asian Development Bank outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Asian Development Bank status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Asian Development Bank MCP Tools for Claude Code (3)
These 3 tools become available when you connect Asian Development Bank to Claude Code via MCP:
get_gdp_asia
Economy codes: PRC, JPN, IND, KOR, INO, THA, VIE, PHI. Get GDP data for Asia-Pacific economies
get_inflation_asia
Economy codes: PRC, JPN, IND, KOR, INO, THA, VIE, PHI. Get consumer price inflation rates for Asia-Pacific
query_adb_indicators
Dataflow IDs: ADB,EO_NA (GDP), ADB,EO_INF (Inflation), ADB,EO_BOP (Trade). Common indicators: NGDP_XDC (GDP), PCPI_PCH (CPI). Economy codes: PRC, JPN, IND, KOR, INO, PHI, THA, VIE. Use + to combine. Query macroeconomic indicators from the Asian Development Bank
Example Prompts for Asian Development Bank in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Asian Development Bank immediately.
"What is the GDP of China, Japan, and India from 2020 onwards?"
"Compare inflation rates between Southeast Asian countries over the last 5 years."
Troubleshooting Asian Development Bank MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Asian Development Bank to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Asian Development Bank + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Asian Development Bank MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Asian Development Bank with your favorite client
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Connect Asian Development Bank to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 3 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.