Bureau of Labor Statistics Connector for AI agents.
2 live capabilities
Track real-time labor market trends and turnover rates with official Bureau of Labor Statistics data
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Why people use Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS JOLTS : Stop Scouring Government Tables for Labor Data
With this Connector, you just ask your agent for the latest national job openings. You get the numbers instantly in your chat, skipping the manual data entry entirely. You go from searching to analyzing in one step.
What Vinkius changes
You get official government labor data in a format your AI can actually reason with.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Spotting labor market cooling
A macro trader needs to see if the labor market is cooling before the stock market opens.
- Real-world use case 02
Forecasting wage growth
An economist is trying to forecast future wage growth.
- Real-world use case 03
Analyzing tech sector turnover
A tech analyst wants to see if the hiring freeze is real.
Complete set · 2capabilities
The complete Bureau of Labor Statistics capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Bureau of Labor Statistics.
01—02
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 2 available through Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- 01 Capability
Get jolts data
Fetch national JOLTS metrics to see how many jobs are currently open across the U.S. This is perfect for tracking the Great Resignation.
- 02 Capability
Query bls
Request specific historical data using BLS Series IDs. This allows for deeper time-series analysis of specific labor categories.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Bureau of Labor Statistics to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Bureau of Labor Statistics from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p9aCriiCVloch1kVCbTU7bVVnmbIUauUQkHL022Z/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Bureau of Labor Statistics, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Bureau of Labor Statistics for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p9aCriiCVloch1kVCbTU7bVVnmbIUauUQkHL022Z/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Bureau of Labor Statistics URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Bureau of Labor Statistics in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-jolts-job-openings-quits-turnover": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p9aCriiCVloch1kVCbTU7bVVnmbIUauUQkHL022Z/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Bureau of Labor Statistics
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Bureau of Labor Statistics, help me...". 2 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-jolts-job-openings-quits-turnover": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p9aCriiCVloch1kVCbTU7bVVnmbIUauUQkHL022Z/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ask Copilot: "Using Bureau of Labor Statistics, help me...". 2 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-jolts-job-openings-quits-turnover": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p9aCriiCVloch1kVCbTU7bVVnmbIUauUQkHL022Z/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Bureau of Labor Statistics
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Bureau of Labor Statistics, help me...". 2 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-jolts-job-openings-quits-turnover": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p9aCriiCVloch1kVCbTU7bVVnmbIUauUQkHL022Z/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ask Cline: "Using Bureau of Labor Statistics, help me...". 2 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add bls-jolts-job-openings-quits-turnover --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_p9aCriiCVloch1kVCbTU7bVVnmbIUauUQkHL022Z/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ask Claude: "Using Bureau of Labor Statistics, show me...". 2 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Bureau of Labor Statistics can move forward.
This is for the macro-traders and economists who need high-integrity government data to spot market shifts before they hit the news.
Macro Trader
Checks labor market cracks every morning to adjust positions before the stock market opens.
Labor Economist
Uses quit rates to forecast wage growth and labor supply trends for research papers.
Financial Researcher
Pulls historical BLS series to build long-term models on employment dynamics.
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Before you connect
Questions about Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the BLS JOLTS MCP provide real-time data?
It provides the most recent official data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This gives you a current look at national job openings and turnover rates.
Can I use the BLS JOLTS MCP for macro trading?
Yes, it's designed for that. Traders use it to spot labor market cracks and identify shifts in economic demand before they hit the mainstream news.
What is the difference between quits and layoffs in this Connector?
Quits represent voluntary departures by workers, while layoffs represent involuntary job losses. This Connector lets you compare both to gauge labor market tightness.
How does the BLS JOLTS MCP help with wage forecasting?
By tracking the 'quits' rate, you can get a sense of worker conviction. High quit rates often signal upward pressure on wages as workers seek better opportunities.
Can I get specific historical data with the BLS JOLTS MCP?
Yes, you can use the query capability to pull specific historical series IDs. This is perfect for building long-term models of employment dynamics.
Is the BLS JOLTS MCP data accurate?
Yes, it pulls directly from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is the primary source of employment data for the United States government.
How to use this?
Register for a free BLS API Key. Then interact. JOLTS Series IDs are uniquely robust and our capability solves the 17-digit format internally.
Does it go 20 years back?
Yes, utilizing the API limitations seamlessly allows deep historic dives back to before the 2008 crash.
Is this free data?
Yes, this is government open-data provided unconditionally for transparency across American labor models.
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