• DISCOVERY
  • RETRIEVAL
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to discover new statistical datasets with your AI

Connect Knoema to your AI client to pull specific global indicators and economic data directly into your chat.

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Short answer

How can I find specific statistical data using my AI?

Your AI searches Knoema's massive library of global datasets by matching your questions to specific topics and indicators. You get direct access to the latest data points without manual browsing. This allows you to pull specific numbers straight into your chat.

Data outcomes

What you get from your search

The AI handles the heavy lifting of searching through massive provider databases.

DISCOVERY

Find specific topics

The AI identifies relevant data categories based on your request. It narrows down millions of options to a manageable list of subjects.

RETRIEVAL

Pull exact numbers

Once you find the right dataset, the AI grabs the most recent values. You get the actual data points instead of just a link.

ANALYSIS

Compare indicators

You can ask your AI to look at different datasets side-by-side. It pulls the numbers so you can spot trends immediately.

HUMAN

Verify the source

You decide which datasets are worth using for your final report. The AI finds the data, but you make the call on its relevance.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your question and Knoema's global data providers.

  1. Identify topics

    The AI scans available categories to find the right statistical subjects for your query.

    list_data_topics

  2. Locate datasets

    It searches through millions of records to find the specific datasets that match your topic.

    search_datasets

  3. Extract values

    The AI pulls the most recent data points from the selected dataset.

    get_latest_dataset_data

  4. Format results

    The AI organizes the retrieved numbers into a clean format for your conversation.

    get_latest_dataset_data

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed terms for the specific country, year, or indicator you need.

Knoema Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4DNhWH1i8IaaeZHgd7G9oKCBNy6HSem3RcnTceZ/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 — Knoema capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "knoema-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4DNhWH1i8IaaeZHgd7G9oKCBNy6HSem3RcnTceZ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find datasets related to [GDP growth] in [Brazil].

  • What are the latest [unemployment rate] datasets available for [Japan]?

  • Search for datasets about [population density] in [Sub-Saharan Africa].

  • Get the latest data for the [inflation rate] indicator in [Germany].

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Start here

Connect Knoema once, then ask.

Just link the Knoema MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying datasets immediately.

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FAQ

How the Knoema MCP behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download CSV files directly?

    No. The AI retrieves the data points and displays them in your chat, but it does not trigger file downloads.

  • 02

    Can I ask for data from a specific year?

    Yes, as long as that data exists within the datasets the AI can search and access.

  • 03

    Can the AI change the data in Knoema?

    No. The AI only has permission to read and search datasets. It cannot edit or delete any information in the Knoema database.

  • 04

    Does it cover all countries?

    It searches across multiple global providers, so it covers a vast range of countries and regions.

  • 05

    Can the AI create charts?

    The AI can provide the raw data and numbers, but you will need to use your client's own tools to render visual charts.

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