Bring Statistics
to OpenAI Agents SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets to OpenAI Agents SDK and start using all 6 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets MCP Server?
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
Built-in capabilities (6)
Get 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
Why OpenAI Agents SDK?
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 6 tools from UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
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Native MCP integration via
MCPServerSse, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety - —
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
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Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
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First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets in OpenAI Agents SDK
Why run UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets with Vinkius?
The UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 6 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
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Professionals who connect UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets to OpenAI Agents SDK through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
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| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets for OpenAI Agents SDK
Every request between OpenAI Agents SDK and UK ONS Discovery — Search 337+ Statistical Datasets is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
Use MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.
Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
Yes. Pass a list of MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.
Does the SDK support streaming responses?
Yes. The SDK supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports, both of which work natively with Vinkius.
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Make sure your prompt explicitly references the task the tools can help with.
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