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).

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About Knoema MCP Server

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

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Knoema data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Knoema MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Knoema

Ask Copilot: "Using Knoema, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Knoema MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Knoema through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Knoema + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Knoema MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Knoema MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Knoema to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Knoema to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Knoema + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Knoema MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.