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What is the FRED Tags & Sources — Data Discovery MCP Server?
The discovery layer for FRED. Tags & Sources helps your AI agent find exactly the right series by filtering through FRED's comprehensive tagging system.
What you can do
- Search Tags — Browse geographic (usa, europe), topic (gdp, inflation), source (bls, bea), and frequency (monthly, quarterly) tags
- Tag Combinations — Find series matching ALL specified tags (e.g., usa + gdp + quarterly) while excluding others
- Data Sources — List all 107 organizations contributing data: BLS, BEA, Federal Reserve Board, Census Bureau, Treasury, IMF, and more
Who is this for?
Researchers exploring FRED's catalog, data engineers building automated pipelines, and AI agents that need precise series discovery beyond simple keyword search.
Built-in capabilities (3)
Powerful for discovering related series. Example: tag_names="usa;gdp" returns all US GDP series. Combine with exclude_tag_names to refine. Get FRED series matching specific tags
List all FRED data sources
Search by text or get all tags. Tags include geographic (usa, europe), topic (gdp, inflation), source (bls, bea), and frequency (monthly, quarterly) labels. Search or browse FRED tags
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple FRED Tags & Sources — Data Discovery tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 3 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 3 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
FRED Tags & Sources — Data Discovery in Windsurf
Why run FRED Tags & Sources — Data Discovery with Vinkius?
The FRED Tags & Sources — Data Discovery 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 3 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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| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
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FRED Tags & Sources — Data Discovery for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and FRED Tags & Sources — Data Discovery 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
What is the difference between tags and categories?
Categories are a strict hierarchy (one parent, many children). Tags are flat labels — each series can have many tags across dimensions: geography (usa), frequency (monthly), topic (gdp), source (bls). Combine tags for powerful cross-dimensional filtering.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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