Bureau of Labor Statistics Connector for AI agents.
2 live capabilities
Get real-time national unemployment and labor force data for economic research.
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Why people use Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS Labor Force for Automated Labor Market Reporting
This Connector cuts that out. You just tell your agent what you need, like the current headline unemployment rate or a breakdown by education level. It pulls the numbers directly from the source and puts them right in front of you. You get accurate data in seconds instead of minutes spent clicking through tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You get official government labor data in your chat window without any manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Comparing demographics
A researcher needs to compare teenage vs.
- Real-world use case 02
Tracking labor recovery
An HR manager wants to see if labor participation is recovering.
- Real-world use case 03
Thesis data collection
A student needs specific BLS data for a thesis.
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 unemployment rate
Pull the headline national unemployment figure from the Current Population Survey. This gives you the most current high-level view of the US labor market.
- 02 Capability
Query bls
Run a generic time series query for any specific BLS Series ID. This is for when you know exactly which data point you need and want to see the history.
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_kdGGGXYtyYIPZkAtQFcbSD5T3kSqUSTy630eHa3g/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_kdGGGXYtyYIPZkAtQFcbSD5T3kSqUSTy630eHa3g/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-labor-force-national-unemployment-cps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kdGGGXYtyYIPZkAtQFcbSD5T3kSqUSTy630eHa3g/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-labor-force-national-unemployment-cps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kdGGGXYtyYIPZkAtQFcbSD5T3kSqUSTy630eHa3g/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-labor-force-national-unemployment-cps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kdGGGXYtyYIPZkAtQFcbSD5T3kSqUSTy630eHa3g/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-labor-force-national-unemployment-cps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kdGGGXYtyYIPZkAtQFcbSD5T3kSqUSTy630eHa3g/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-labor-force-national-unemployment-cps --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kdGGGXYtyYIPZkAtQFcbSD5T3kSqUSTy630eHa3g/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.
Economic researchers who need accurate data fast, HR analysts looking at labor trends, and policy wonks who need to track unemployment shifts without the headache of manual data entry.
Economic Researcher
Analyzes labor market trends to write white papers and economic outlooks.
HR Strategy Manager
Compares local labor trends against national averages to plan hiring strategies.
Financial Analyst
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Before you connect
Questions about Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the BLS Labor Force MCP get specific unemployment rates?
Yes, it can pull the headline national unemployment rate directly from the Current Population Survey. This gives you the most recent official figures for your reports.
How do I get demographic data like age or gender?
The Connector allows your agent to pull breakdowns across specific cohorts. You can ask for data filtered by age, gender, or education level to see how different groups are faring.
Is the data from the BLS Labor Force MCP official?
Yes, this Connector connects directly to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You are getting official government data used for national economic tracking.
Can I use this for real-time job hunting?
No, this capability is for macro-economic data and labor force trends. It does not provide individual job listings or real-time hiring data from specific companies.
What is the difference between unemployment and labor force participation?
Unemployment refers to people actively seeking work who cannot find it. Labor force participation measures the percentage of the working-age population that is either employed or actively looking for work.
How do I get historical data using the BLS Labor Force MCP?
You can use the query capability to pull time series data. If you provide the specific BLS Series ID, your agent can retrieve historical trends for that metric.
How do I start?
Input your free API Key into the configuration and simply ask your AI for unemployment percentages. The system builds the proper BLS query automatically.
Is this updated monthly?
Yes, exactly tied to the U.S. Employment Situation report releases on the first Friday of each month.
Can it breakdown by state?
No, CPS provides the broad national figures. You would use our LAUS capability (Local Area Unemployment Statistics) for state and city level data.
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