• DATA
  • FORMAT
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to query monetary aggregate data with your AI

Connect the ECB Discovery MCP to your agent to pull real-time statistical series. Your AI handles the SDMX key lookups so you don't have to navigate the ECB database manually.

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Short answer

How can I get M1, M2, or M3 data using my AI?

Give your agent the specific SDMX keys for the monetary series you need. It will fetch the data directly from the ECB and present it for your analysis. You'll get structured results immediately.

The outcomes

What you get from this task

The AI handles the technical retrieval, leaving you with the raw or processed data.

DATA

Direct statistical series

The agent pulls specific M1, M2, or M3 aggregates using the provided SDMX keys. You receive the exact numbers you requested.

FORMAT

Structured data output

The AI converts ECB responses into a format your client can read easily. This makes it simple to run calculations or build charts.

ANALYSIS

Instant data interpretation

Once the data is pulled, your agent can explain trends or compare different monetary aggregates. You get insights instead of just a list of numbers.

HUMAN

Manual key verification

You still need to identify the correct SDMX keys for the specific series you want. The AI cannot guess the exact key if you don't provide it.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your natural language request and the ECB's SDMX structure.

  1. Identify the series

    Your agent parses your request to find the specific monetary aggregate you are looking for.

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  2. Execute the query

    The AI uses the SDMX keys to call the ECB database and request the specific data points.

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  3. Format the results

    The agent takes the raw statistical response and organizes it into a readable structure.

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  4. Present the data

    The AI delivers the final numbers or trends to your chat interface for you to use.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the data retrieval.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the specific SDMX keys or aggregate names you need.

European Central Bank Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_k56ocKrfcckEVDzdoegY728KMvUpKfWkDTbxt3Aj/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 — European Central Bank capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ecb-discovery-universal-statistical-data-access-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_k56ocKrfcckEVDzdoegY728KMvUpKfWkDTbxt3Aj/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Query the ECB for the M3 monetary aggregate using the SDMX key [insert key].

  • Get the latest M1 statistical series data for the Euro area.

  • Fetch the M2 aggregate data from the ECB and summarize the recent trend.

  • Compare the M3 and M2 series using these SDMX keys: [insert keys].

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI find the SDMX keys for me?

    The AI can attempt to find keys based on your description, but providing the exact SDMX key is the most reliable method.

  • 02

    Can the AI change data in the ECB database?

    No. The tool is read-only. It can only retrieve existing statistical series from the ECB.

  • 03

    Does the AI handle the data formatting?

    Yes. The agent takes the raw data from the query and formats it so you can use it in your conversation.

  • 04

    Can the AI perform math on the data?

    Yes. Once the data is retrieved, your AI client can perform calculations like percentage changes or growth rates.

  • 05

    Can the AI download CSV files directly?

    No. The AI retrieves the data into the chat interface. You'll need to copy the data if you want it in a spreadsheet.

  • More questions about ECB Discovery? The Connector page answers them. See everything the ECB Discovery Connector can do

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