How to Use the UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I query any ONS dataset with flexible filters using UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets and Cursor?

Start by running searchdatasets to get the ID. Then, use getdimensions to identify all filter parameters (like geography or time). Finally, call getobservations, passing those filters in your agent's code block.

Q: What dimensions can I use for filtering observations using UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets and Cursor?

The getdimensions tool shows everything. You can find options for geography codes, time periods, and aggregate categories. These are the exact filter values you need to write your query parameters.

Q: Can I browse all available ONS datasets using UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets and Cursor?

Yes. Use listdatasets to get a paginated view of the entire catalog containing over 337 statistical datasets. Your agent can iterate through these results in your project scope.

Q: If I need to find a dataset by topic, what should I use with UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets and Cursor?

The searchdatasets tool is your best bet. Just feed it keywords related to the economy, population, or health. It returns matching IDs that you can then pass to other tools.

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Finding Dataset IDs

The `search_datasets` tool helps you find the correct ONS dataset ID for your project. You can input keywords—like 'GDP' or 'Unemployment'—and get a list of matching datasets, titles, and descriptions. This function gives your code live context on which statistical source to use. Instead of using hardcoded IDs, your agent discovers them based on the data you need.

Mapping Dimension Filters

Before fetching numbers, call `get_dimensions` to map out all available filter options for a dataset. You'll see every dimension—whether it’s age group, region, or industry code—that the ONS tracks. This is critical for writing accurate API calls. Your agent knows exactly what variables are accepted by the underlying statistical query.

Retrieving Observation Values

Use `get_observations` when you're ready to pull actual data points. You give it a dataset ID and all the filters collected earlier, like region and year. The server then returns the raw statistics. This live response is perfect for injecting into your Python script or JavaScript file, making your code functional immediately.

Setup guide

Set up UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
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Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uk-ons-discovery-search-337-statistical-datasets-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets MCP in Cursor

Start by running `search_datasets` to get the ID. Then, use `get_dimensions` to identify all filter parameters (like geography or time). Finally, call `get_observations`, passing those filters in your agent's code block.

The `get_dimensions` tool shows everything. You can find options for geography codes, time periods, and aggregate categories. These are the exact filter values you need to write your query parameters.

Yes. Use `list_datasets` to get a paginated view of the entire catalog containing over 337 statistical datasets. Your agent can iterate through these results in your project scope.

This server handles public ONS statistical parameters and metadata, including dimensions and observation values. It operates solely on non-private, aggregated UK statistics.

The `search_datasets` tool is your best bet. Just feed it keywords related to the economy, population, or health. It returns matching IDs that you can then pass to other tools.

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