How to Use the World Bank Full Access MCP in LlamaIndex
Build knowledge bases with LlamaIndex using World Bank Full Access data.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect World Bank Full Access MCP to LlamaIndex
Create your Vinkius account to connect World Bank Full Access to LlamaIndex and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Indexing global economic trends
The `get_gdp` tool fetches the Gross Domestic Product, and you can index that raw output into your vector store. This means when you ask a question about regional economic growth, LlamaIndex grounds its answer in actual data points from World Bank Full Access. Want to know how GDP correlates with exports? Querying this indexed knowledge lets you search past results combining `get_exports` and `get_gdp`, rather than just relying on the live tool call.
Semantic search for indicators
Use `search_indicators` to find a specific metric, then index that definition alongside the data retrieved via `get_indicator_data`. This creates highly accurate RAG applications. You can ask about 'poverty' and get results grounded in both the tool output (`get_poverty`) and descriptive documentation. This capability makes your knowledge base robust. Instead of just getting a number, you get context, linking `get_infant_mortality` data to policy summaries.
Analyzing resource investment patterns
LlamaIndex lets you combine diverse inputs into one searchable index. You can fetch both `get_renewable_energy` consumption and `get_research_dev_expenditure`, indexing them together. Your agent then answers complex questions like, 'What is the relationship between renewable energy growth and R&D spending?' This allows you to query configurations across multiple servers while keeping all World Bank Full Access data in a single, cohesive knowledge base.
Set up World Bank Full Access MCP in LlamaIndex
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
llama-index-tools-mcppackage - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai. The MCP tools package providesBasicMCPClientandMcpToolSpec. - 2
Connect with BasicMCPClient
Point
BasicMCPClientto your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports. - 3
Convert to LlamaIndex tools
Call
mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()to convert all World Bank Full Access MCP tools into nativeFunctionToolobjects that any LlamaIndex agent can use. - 4
Run with any LLM
Create a
FunctionAgentwith the tools and your preferred LLM. SwapOpenAIforAnthropic,Gemini, or any LlamaIndex-supported provider.
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
# Connect to the MCP
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
# Convert MCP tools to LlamaIndex tools
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
# Create and run the agent
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt="You have access to World Bank Full Access tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent World Bank Full Access data") Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by World Bank Open Data. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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