SDMX (Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange) is an international standard for exchanging statistical data. The ECB, Eurostat, IMF, World Bank, and other institutions use SDMX for their APIs. Data is organized in dataflows → dimensions → observations.

Do I need an API key to access this data?

No, the ECB Statistical Data Warehouse public API is completely open and free. There is no authentication or token required to fetch any of the datasets provided.

How often is the statistical data updated?

The data is updated in real-time according to the ECB's official publishing schedule. Daily exchange rates typically update around 16:00 CET.

ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access MCP Server for AutoGen 2 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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python

import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with McpWorkbench(
        server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
        transport="streamable_http",
    ) as workbench:
        tools = await workbench.list_tools()
        agent = AssistantAgent(
            name="ecb_discovery_universal_statistical_data_access_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access. "
                "2 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access MCP Server

Universal access to all ECB data.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access tools. Connect 2 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.

2 Tools

List Dataflows — Complete catalog of ECB datasets
Query Data — Any dataflow with custom SDMX keys

The ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access MCP Server exposes 2 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen 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 ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access MCP Server with AutoGen.

Install AutoGen

Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Integrate into workflow

Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration

Explore tools

The workbench discovers 2 tools from ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates

Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access tool responses in an isolated environment

ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access responses in a sandboxed execution environment

ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access MCP Tools for AutoGen (2)

These 2 tools become available when you connect ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access to AutoGen via MCP:

list_dataflows

Each dataflow has a code (e.g., EXR, FM, BSI) and description. Use these codes with the generic query tool to access any ECB data. List all available ECB statistical dataflows

query_ecb_data

Provide the dataflow code (EXR, FM, BSI, YC, MIR, BKN, etc.) and a SDMX series key. Use list_dataflows to find dataflow codes. Example: dataflow=EXR, key=D.USD.EUR.SP00.A for daily USD/EUR rate. Query any ECB dataset with a SDMX series key — universal access

Example Prompts for ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access immediately.

"What ECB datasets are available?"

"Query the Balance Sheet Items (BSI) dataset."

"Extract the latest MFI Interest Rates."

Troubleshooting ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call ECB Discovery — Universal Statistical Data Access tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.