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What is the OECD Data API MCP Server?
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire macroeconomic research and policy auditing workflow with the OECD Data API, the authoritative source for global social and economic indicators. By connecting the OECD SDMX-JSON service to your agent, you transform complex statistical searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve historical datasets, audit regional economic trends, and query specific dataflows without you ever touching a data portal. Whether you are conducting international market research or managing regional policy constraints, your agent acts as a real-time data analyst, ensuring your intelligence is always verified and precise.
What you can do
- Dataset Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution statistical data for thousands of OECD identifiers and maintain a clear view of global economic changes.
- Indicator Oversight — Audit historical social and fiscal indicators to understand the longitudinal distribution of economic scale instantly.
- Dataflow Discovery — Browse all available dataflows in the OECD catalog to identify relevant thematic markers for your research.
- Macro Intelligence — Retrieve unique dataset identifiers and observation metadata to assist in deep-dive archival classification.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your economic research workflow is always operational.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API Key required (OECD REST API is a free and open service)
- Start managing your economic intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Economists & Policy Analysts — monitor global trends and retrieve official metadata straight from your workflow.
- Researchers & Students — verify statistical data and audit series patterns without manual searching.
- Financial Journalists — perform rapid audits of regional indicators and identify relevant economic markers through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate statistical data querying to orchestrate cross-functional research teams smoothly.
Built-in capabilities (3)
Check if the OECD Data service is operational
Get specific economic or social data from an OECD dataset ID
List all available dataflows and datasets in the OECD catalog
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple OECD Data API 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
OECD Data API in Windsurf
Why run OECD Data API with Vinkius?
The OECD Data API 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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Professionals who connect OECD Data API to Windsurf 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.
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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
OECD Data API for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and OECD Data API 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
Is an API Key required for OECD Data API?
No. The OECD REST API is a free and open service. This server works out of the box without any static credentials required.
What format is the data returned in?
The API returns data in the SDMX-JSON format, which includes detailed observations and metadata for economic series.
Can the agent list multiple datasets?
Yes. The list_oecd_dataflows tool retrieves the complete list of available dataflows and datasets from the OECD catalog.
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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