How to Use the World Bank Countries MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check the list of World Bank countries using Claude Desktop?

You simply call the listcountries tool. The MCP Server returns a structured list containing every country's ISO code and official name. You can then copy this data directly into your project files.

Q: Can I use World Bank Countries metadata for regional grouping with Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. Use the searchregions tool to get a list of defined geographic regions. This lets you group countries logically, whether you're building a dashboard or running data validation checks.

Q: What happens if I need World Bank Countries income classifications with Claude Desktop?

You call searchincomelevels. The MCP Server handles the classification logic and returns only the specific countries matching criteria like 'High Income' or 'Low Income.' It’s precise data for your analysis.

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List World Bank countries via `list_countries`

Need a list of every World Bank country? The `list_countries` tool delivers ISO codes and names instantly. You get the full set of geographic data needed for your records, without leaving the chat. This lets you build out country lookup tables or validate datasets against current global standards. It's fast; you just ask, and the MCP Server returns the complete list.

Search World Bank income levels with `search_income_levels`

Use `search_income_levels` to filter World Bank countries by their economic status. The tool lets you narrow down results into groups like HIC or LIC, which is critical for targeted analysis. You can write scripts that only process data from specific income bands. This avoids having to manually check classification lists; the MCP Server handles that filtering for you.

Identify World Bank regions using `search_regions`

When you need geographic context, run `search_regions`. This tool pulls together all the defined World Bank geographic areas. It gives you a clear map of how countries are grouped globally. This means your application can validate location data against established global boundaries immediately. You just get clean region names and codes to use in your code.

Setup guide

Set up World Bank Countries MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The World Bank Countries MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the World Bank Countries MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under world-bank-countries-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "world-bank-countries-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about World Bank Countries MCP in Claude Desktop

You simply call the `list_countries` tool. The MCP Server returns a structured list containing every country's ISO code and official name. You can then copy this data directly into your project files.

Absolutely. Use the `search_regions` tool to get a list of defined geographic regions. This lets you group countries logically, whether you're building a dashboard or running data validation checks.

You call `search_income_levels`. The MCP Server handles the classification logic and returns only the specific countries matching criteria like 'High Income' or 'Low Income.' It’s precise data for your analysis.

Yes. Since you install the server via the Desktop App settings, all local tools are available to anyone using that specific machine configuration. It's great for shared development environments.

The server handles geographic metadata, specifically ISO country codes, official region names, and global income/lending classifications (like HIC or LIC).

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