UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets MCP Server
Explore the full ONS dataset catalog: search 337+ datasets by keyword, browse metadata and dimensions, discover available filter options, and query any dataset with flexible parameters covering every aspect of UK statistics.
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What is the UK ONS MCP Server?
The UK ONS MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to UK ONS via 6 tools. Explore the full ONS dataset catalog: search 337+ datasets by keyword, browse metadata and dimensions, discover available filter options, and query any dataset with flexible parameters covering every aspect of UK statistics. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate UK ONS
Ask your AI agent "What ONS datasets are available about housing?" and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 6 tools connected to real UK ONS data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
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UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets MCP Server capabilities
6 toolsGet metadata for an ONS dataset: dimensions, editions, versions
g., all geography codes, all time periods, all aggregate categories). Use this to find the correct filter values for observations. Get all option values for a specific dimension in an ONS dataset
Each dimension has options you can use to filter observations. Essential for understanding what query parameters to use. Get available dimensions and filter options for an ONS dataset
Provide dataset ID and dimension filters. Use search_datasets to find IDs and get_dimensions to discover available filters. Set time=* for full time series. Query any ONS dataset by ID with flexible dimension filters
The catalog contains 337+ datasets covering economy, population, health, trade, business, and more. Browse the complete ONS dataset catalog with pagination
Returns matching dataset IDs, titles, and descriptions. Use this to find the right dataset before querying data. Search ONS datasets by keyword — explore 337+ available datasets
What the UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets MCP Server unlocks
Full access to the ONS dataset catalog with discovery and query tools.
What you can do
- Search — Find datasets by keyword
- Browse — Paginated catalog access
- Metadata — Dataset details, methodology, contacts
- Dimensions — Available filter variables
- Options — Valid values for each dimension
- Query — Flexible observations with dimension filters
Frequently asked questions about the UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets MCP Server
How many datasets does the ONS have?
The ONS API currently exposes 337+ datasets covering economy, population, health, trade, business, census, well-being, and more. New datasets are added regularly as part of the ONS Beta programme.
What format does the data come in?
The API provides programmatic access to statistical observations in JSON format. It uses a hypermedia-driven architecture, nesting dimension links, options, and hierarchy information within the responses.
Is the API free to use?
Yes, the ONS Developer API is completely free and open, requiring no authentication or API keys, allowing developers unrestricted access to UK national statistics.
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