Where do I get my Knoema API credentials?

Visit the **Knoema Developer Portal** (knoema.com/dev), create an application, and you will receive a Client ID and Client Secret.

How can I find a specific dataset ID?

Use the `search_datasets` tool with relevant keywords. The tool will return a list of matching datasets along with their unique IDs.

What is a mnemonic in Knoema?

A mnemonic is a short, human-readable code used to identify a specific data series within a dataset (e.g., 'NGDP' for Nominal GDP).

Knoema MCP Server for AutoGen 10 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 Knoema 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="knoema_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with Knoema. "
                "10 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About Knoema MCP Server

Connect your AI agent to Knoema, the most comprehensive source of global decision-making data.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Knoema tools. Connect 10 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.

What you can do

Dataset Discovery — Search through millions of datasets from official sources like IMF, World Bank, and UN
Data Retrieval — Fetch precise time-series data using mnemonics for your analysis and forecasting
Metadata Auditing — Get detailed information about data sources, units, and frequencies
Granular Search — Find specific indicators (e.g., GDP, CPI, Crude Oil Price) across multiple providers
Visualization Support — Access atlas and dashboard resources for visual data context

Use Cases

Economic Analysis — gather historical and current macro indicators for market research
Business Planning — use demographic and sector data to inform strategy
Scientific Research — find environmental and social datasets for academic or professional studies

The Knoema MCP Server exposes 10 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 Knoema to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Knoema 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 10 tools from Knoema automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Knoema MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Knoema through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Knoema tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign Knoema 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 Knoema tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Knoema tool responses in an isolated environment

Knoema + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Knoema MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Knoema while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Knoema, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Knoema data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Knoema responses in a sandboxed execution environment

Knoema MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Knoema to AutoGen via MCP:

get_data_series

Requires dataset ID and a list of mnemonics. Get specific data series

get_dataset_metadata

Critical for understanding what variables are available. Get metadata for a specific dataset

get_knoema_resource

Get a generic frontend resource

get_latest_dataset_data

Get the most recent data points for a dataset

list_data_frequencies

g., Annual, Quarterly, Monthly). List available data frequencies

list_data_topics

g., Agriculture, Economy, Demographics). List all available data topics in Knoema

list_data_units

g., Percentage, USD, Kilograms). List measurement units

list_dataset_regions

) supported by a specific dataset. List regions available in a dataset

search_data_series

More granular than dataset search. Ideal for finding specific indicators. Search for specific data series across all datasets

search_datasets

Returns dataset IDs and metadata. Use this to find the correct data source for your statistics. Search for datasets in Knoema

Example Prompts for Knoema in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Knoema immediately.

"Search for datasets about renewable energy in Europe"

"Get the metadata for dataset 'IMFWEOS2024Oct'"

"Search for crude oil price series"

Troubleshooting Knoema MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting Knoema to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

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

Knoema + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Knoema 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 Knoema 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.