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Use UK ONS with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Explore the full ONS dataset catalog: search 337+ datasets by keyword, browse metadata and dimensions, discover available filter options, and query any dataset

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

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Complete set · 6 capabilities

The complete UK ONS capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with UK ONS.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through UK ONS.

  1. 01

    Get dimensions

    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

  2. 02

    List datasets

    The catalog contains 337+ datasets covering economy, population, health, trade, business, and more. Browse the complete ONS dataset catalog with pagination

  3. 03

    Get dataset info

    Get metadata for an ONS dataset: dimensions, editions, versions

Capability set02 / 02

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through UK ONS.

  1. 04

    Get dimension options

    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

  2. 05

    Get observations

    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

  3. 06

    Search datasets

    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

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854ms average. Fast in production.

UK ONS is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1070ms
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Fastest day
690ms
Slowest day
1070ms
14-day trend
Slowing+20%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 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 UK ONS, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

UK ONS Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fvId9Opua7L9Nik9gCqSg8golmJupaDzpV9JVlBd/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 — UK ONS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uk-ons-discovery-search-337-statistical-datasets-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fvId9Opua7L9Nik9gCqSg8golmJupaDzpV9JVlBd/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

FAQ

Questions UK ONS owners ask.

  • 01

    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.

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    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.

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