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Connect Bls Public Data API to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull official US labor statistics directly into your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 2 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-02

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 2 available through BLS.

  1. 01

    Check API status

    This capability checks if the BLS Public Data service is currently operational.

  2. 02

    Get bls timeseries data

    This capability retrieves historical data for specific BLS series IDs provided as a comma-separated string.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Inflation Tracking

Your agent pulls CPI data to monitor price changes over specific timeframes.

02

Labor Market Analysis

You use the agent to audit unemployment rates and employment trends.

03

Economic Research

Researchers pull historical time series to identify long-term fiscal patterns.

04

Market Intelligence

Analysts query specific series IDs to identify relevant economic markers for market research.

Automate a task

Put BLS to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

BLS works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put BLS to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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960ms average. Fast in production.

BLS is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1240ms
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Fastest day
741ms
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 2 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of BLS, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with BLS. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

BLS Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_47awxtKfX9CEteo5y3jUQDLTbO4ppm7vv5ysYpcO/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — BLS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bls-public-data-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_47awxtKfX9CEteo5y3jUQDLTbO4ppm7vv5ysYpcO/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up BLS in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work BLS owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to integrate official US economic data into their analytical workflows.

  • 01

    Economists

    They use the agent to monitor labor trends and pull official metadata.

  • 02

    Financial Journalists

    They perform rapid audits of inflation markers through natural language.

  • 03

    Policy Analysts

    They retrieve verified economic data to support research without manual searching.

FAQ

Questions BLS owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, with a single click. Vinkius handles the hosting and credentials for you.

  • 02

    Do I need a BLS API key?

    Yes, you will need to enter your BLS Registration Key to authenticate the connection.

  • 03

    What kind of data can my agent access?

    Your agent can access historical time series data, employment trends, and various economic indicators like the Consumer Price Index via specific series IDs.

  • 04

    Can I use this with Cursor or Windsurf?

    Yes, this MCP is compatible with any MCP-compatible client, including Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 05

    Is the data official?

    Yes, the data comes directly from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics API.

  • 06

    How do I find my BLS Registration Key?

    Register for an account at the BLS developer portal, and you will receive your Registration Key via email. Copy and paste it below.

  • 07

    What is a series ID?

    A series ID is a unique code identifying a specific statistical dataset, such as 'CUUR0000SA0' for the Consumer Price Index.

  • 08

    Can I query multiple series at once?

    Yes. The get_bls_timeseries_data capability accepts an array of series IDs to retrieve metadata for multiple datasets in a single request.

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