• DISCOVERY
  • MAPPING
  • FILTERING
  • HUMAN

How to find OECD datasets with your AI agent

Connect the OECD Data API to your agent to turn the massive OECD catalog into a searchable research tool.

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Short answer

How can I find OECD datasets with my AI?

Your agent uses the OECD Data API to browse the catalog and pull specific dataflow identifiers. This lets you pinpoint exact thematic markers for your research without manual searching. You'll get a list of available dataflows to work with.

Research outcomes

Where your research starts

What you get after your agent scans the catalog.

DISCOVERY

Targeted dataflows

The AI identifies specific dataflow IDs that match your research topic. You get the exact identifiers needed for deep analysis.

MAPPING

Thematic markers

Your agent maps out the structure of the OECD catalog. It finds the specific themes and indicators relevant to your query.

FILTERING

Refined datasets

The AI narrows down thousands of options to a handful of relevant datasets. You skip the noise and go straight to the data.

HUMAN

Final selection

The AI presents the list of matching dataflows. You decide which specific datasets are worth pulling for your final report.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent moves from broad catalog searches to specific dataflow identification.

  1. Catalog scanning

    The agent looks through the entire OECD directory to see what's available.

    list_oecd_dataflows

  2. Theme matching

    The AI compares your research topic against the catalog's thematic markers.

    list_oecd_dataflows

  3. ID extraction

    The agent pulls the specific dataflow strings required for data retrieval.

    list_oecd_dataflows

  4. Result filtering

    The agent organizes the found dataflows into a clean list for your review.

    list_oecd_dataflows

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your search.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific research area or indicator.

OECD Data Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0JfECgy3U2r4JG44I6jxd2gUaGb3jffoV5ywYzJk/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 — OECD Data capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "oecd-data-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0JfECgy3U2r4JG44I6jxd2gUaGb3jffoV5ywYzJk/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all OECD dataflows related to [education statistics].

  • Find the dataflow IDs for [environmental indicators] in the OECD catalog.

  • Search the OECD catalog for any dataflows involving [GDP growth] and [employment].

  • What specific dataflows are available for [tax transparency] research?

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Connect OECD Data API once, then ask.

One connection links the API to your agent. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying immediately.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI download the actual CSV files?

    No. This MCP is for navigating the catalog and finding the correct dataflow identifiers. You use those IDs to pull the data through other means.

  • 02

    Can the AI change OECD data?

    No. The agent only has read access to the catalog to find and list dataflows.

  • 03

    Does it search all OECD databases?

    It searches the dataflows exposed by the OECD Data API.

  • 04

    Can I ask for specific years?

    The agent can find dataflows that contain specific yearly indicators, but it identifies the dataflow itself, not the individual data points within it.

  • 05

    Will the AI suggest research topics?

    Yes, if you ask it to explore themes within the OECD catalog, it will suggest relevant dataflows based on its scan.

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