• MATCHED
  • DETAILS
  • UNCERTAIN
  • CLEANED

How to automate industry code lookups with your AI

Connect this MCP to your AI client once. After that, your agent handles all the heavy lifting for industry classification.

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Short answer

How can I automate industry code lookups with my AI?

Your AI uses keyword searches and metadata to find the right NAICS or SIC identifiers. It pulls specific classification details to ensure the codes match your business descriptions. You get accurate, verified industry data without manual searching.

Where every lookup lands.

The outcomes of your lookups

The AI processes your requests and organizes the results into these categories.

MATCHED

Verified industry codes

The AI finds the exact NAICS or SIC matches for your keywords. You get the specific identifiers needed for your records.

DETAILS

Full classification data

The agent pulls the deep metadata associated with a code. This includes the official descriptions and hierarchy info.

UNCERTAIN

Human review needed

If keywords are too vague, the AI flags the ambiguity. You decide which code is the best fit for the specific case.

CLEANED

Standardized datasets

The AI maps messy business names to clean, official codes. This prepares your data for reporting or CRM entry.

The workflow

What your AI does when a lookup request arrives.

The AI moves from broad searches to specific verification steps.

  1. Identify the code

    The agent takes your business description or keyword and searches the official NAICS database.

    search_naics_codes

  2. Find SIC matches

    If you need the older standard, the AI scans the SIC registry for the relevant industry categories.

    search_sic_codes

  3. Verify the selection

    The AI pulls the full definition of a code to make sure it actually matches your specific business activity.

    get_classification_details

  4. Finalize the data

    The agent confirms the code and description are correct before presenting the final result to you.

    get_classification_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the lookup process immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual business names or industry terms.

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  • Find the NAICS code for a company that makes organic fruit snacks.

  • Search for SIC codes related to commercial plumbing services in my spreadsheet.

  • Get the full classification details for NAICS code 541511.

  • Look up the industry code for 'Software Publishers' using both NAICS and SIC standards.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change the official NAICS definitions?

    No. The AI only retrieves existing, official data from the registry.

  • 02

    Does the AI automatically update my database?

    No. The AI provides the codes and details, but you must decide when to save them to your own tools.

  • 03

    Can I search for both NAICS and SIC at the same time?

    Yes. You can ask your agent to find matches in both systems for a single business description.

  • 04

    What happens if the keyword is too broad?

    The AI will return multiple possible matches. You will need to review the descriptions to pick the right one.

  • 05

    Can the AI create new industry codes?

    No. It only searches and retrieves codes that already exist in the official databases.

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