BLS Public Data API Connector for AI agents.
2 live capabilities
Access official US labor statistics and economic trends through natural language.
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Why people use BLS Public Data API
BLS Public Data API: Ending Manual Labor for Economic Research
This Connector changes that by letting you stay in your workspace. You just tell your agent what you need, and it handles the API calls to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You get the numbers you need in seconds, without ever touching a government website.
What Vinkius changes
You get official government economic data through a simple chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Inflation Reporting
A journalist asks for the last 5 years of CPI data.
- Real-world use case 02
Policy Briefing
A policy analyst needs to see unemployment rates for a specific region.
- Real-world use case 03
Macroeconomic Research
A researcher wants to compare two different economic markers from 2020 to 2023.
Complete set · 2capabilities
The complete BLS Public Data API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with BLS Public Data API.
01—02
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 2 available through BLS Public Data API.
- 01 Capability
Check api status
Check if the BLS Public Data service is currently operational. This ensures your agent doesn't waste time on a downed connection.
- 02 Capability
Get bls timeseries data
Get historical data for specific BLS series IDs like the Consumer Price Index. This allows for rapid retrieval of multi-year economic trends.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask BLS Public Data API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use BLS Public Data API 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_47awxtKfX9CEteo5y3jUQDLTbO4ppm7vv5ysYpcO/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 BLS Public Data API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable BLS Public Data API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_47awxtKfX9CEteo5y3jUQDLTbO4ppm7vv5ysYpcO/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 BLS Public Data API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable BLS Public Data API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-public-data-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_47awxtKfX9CEteo5y3jUQDLTbO4ppm7vv5ysYpcO/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 BLS Public Data API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using BLS Public Data API, help me...". 2 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-public-data-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_47awxtKfX9CEteo5y3jUQDLTbO4ppm7vv5ysYpcO/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 BLS Public Data API
Ask Copilot: "Using BLS Public Data API, help me...". 2 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-public-data-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_47awxtKfX9CEteo5y3jUQDLTbO4ppm7vv5ysYpcO/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 BLS Public Data API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using BLS Public Data API, help me...". 2 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-public-data-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_47awxtKfX9CEteo5y3jUQDLTbO4ppm7vv5ysYpcO/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 BLS Public Data API
Ask Cline: "Using BLS Public Data API, help me...". 2 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add bls-public-data-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_47awxtKfX9CEteo5y3jUQDLTbO4ppm7vv5ysYpcO/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 BLS Public Data API
Ask Claude: "Using BLS Public Data API, show me...". 2 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work BLS can move forward.
This is for anyone who spends hours digging through government websites for economic figures. It's for the analyst who needs accurate data fast and the journalist who needs to verify inflation trends without the manual headache.
Economist
Pulls historical time series data to build macroeconomic models and trend reports.
Policy Analyst
Audits labor statistics to draft reports on regional economic constraints.
Financial Journalist
Quickly retrieves CPI and unemployment markers to verify facts for breaking news.
Operations Lead
Automates statistical data querying to support cross-functional research teams.
Build the capability set
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Before you connect
Questions about BLS.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the BLS Public Data API to get real-time news headlines?
No, this Connector is designed for pulling official labor statistics and economic indicators, not news. It provides historical and current data points like CPI and unemployment rates.
Do I need a special key to use the BLS Public Data API?
Yes, you will need a BLS Registration Key. Once you have it, you can add it to your Connector configuration to start pulling data.
Can the BLS Public Data API help me with inflation research?
Yes, it is perfect for that. You can use it to pull the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and other fiscal markers to audit inflation trends over time.
Is the data from the BLS Public Data API accurate for academic papers?
Yes, it pulls directly from the authoritative Bureau of Labor Statistics, making it a reliable source for verified economic data in academic and professional research.
How do I connect the BLS Public Data API to my AI client?
You can connect it through the Vinkius marketplace. Once you subscribe and add your registration key, your AI client can start querying the data for you.
What kind of labor statistics can I get with the BLS Public Data API?
You can access a wide range of stats, including unemployment rates, labor force participation, and various regional economic constraints by querying specific series IDs.
How do I find my BLS Registration Key?
Register for an account at the BLS developer portal, and you will receive your Registration Key via email. Copy and paste it below.
What is a series ID?
A series ID is a unique code identifying a specific statistical dataset, such as 'CUUR0000SA0' for the Consumer Price Index.
Can I query multiple series at once?
Yes. The get_bls_timeseries_data capability accepts an array of series IDs to retrieve metadata for multiple datasets in a single request.
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