Do I need an API Key?

No. The ADB KIDB API is completely open and requires zero authentication. The only limit is 20 queries per minute to maintain service stability.

What economies are covered?

The database covers all 49 ADB member economies across the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Japan, India, South Korea, all ASEAN nations, Central Asian republics, and Pacific Island states.

Asian Development Bank MCP Server for Cursor 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Asian Development Bank
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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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Asian Development Bank into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Asian Development Bank and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 3 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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.

Zero authentication required. Covers the full breadth of ADB member economies from Afghanistan to Vanuatu. Essential for macro analysts, fund managers, trade consultants, and policy researchers focused on the Asia-Pacific.

The Asian Development Bank MCP Server exposes 3 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Asian Development Bank MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Asian Development Bank

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Asian Development Bank, help me...". 3 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Asian Development Bank MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Asian Development Bank through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Asian Development Bank + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Asian Development Bank MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Asian Development Bank MCP Tools for Cursor (3)

These 3 tools become available when you connect Asian Development Bank to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

Common issues when connecting Asian Development Bank to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Asian Development Bank + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Asian Development Bank MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.