Bureau of Labor Statistics Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Pull real-time US economic indicators and labor market data for macro analysis.
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Why people use Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics Full. The Mega Server for Economic Data Analysis
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the digging. You just ask for the numbers, and the agent pulls them directly from the source. You get clean data ready for your models instead of a pile of spreadsheets.
What Vinkius changes
You get official economic data in your AI chat without any manual downloading.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Hedge Fund Strategy
An analyst asks for a 5-year trend on nonfarm payrolls to predict interest rate movements.
- Real-world use case 02
HR Planning
A manager wants to see the median wage for a software developer in Austin, TX.
- Real-world use case 03
Academic Research
A student compares the unemployment rates of California and Texas for a thesis.
Complete set · 5capabilities
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—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- 01 Capability
Get cpi inflation
Get Consumer Price Index data to track inflation and consumer buying power. Use this to identify macroeconomic price shifts.
- 02 Capability
Get nonfarm payrolls
Retrieve total nonfarm payroll employment numbers for forecasting. This is a key metric for tracking overall job growth.
- 03 Capability
Get jolts data
Fetch Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey metrics for labor market trends. This is critical for tracking the Great Resignation.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- 04 Capability
Get unemployment rate
Get national unemployment figures from the Current Population Survey. Use this to understand labor force tightness.
- 05 Capability
Query bls
Run generic time series queries using specific BLS Series IDs. This allows for custom lookbacks of specific data points.
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_qExSmuqoQ5qOtxqUXfNHXssioPm319uDlwCA473j/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_qExSmuqoQ5qOtxqUXfNHXssioPm319uDlwCA473j/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": {
"bureau-of-labor-statistics-full-the-mega-server": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qExSmuqoQ5qOtxqUXfNHXssioPm319uDlwCA473j/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...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bureau-of-labor-statistics-full-the-mega-server": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qExSmuqoQ5qOtxqUXfNHXssioPm319uDlwCA473j/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...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bureau-of-labor-statistics-full-the-mega-server": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qExSmuqoQ5qOtxqUXfNHXssioPm319uDlwCA473j/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...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bureau-of-labor-statistics-full-the-mega-server": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qExSmuqoQ5qOtxqUXfNHXssioPm319uDlwCA473j/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...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add bureau-of-labor-statistics-full-the-mega-server --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qExSmuqoQ5qOtxqUXfNHXssioPm319uDlwCA473j/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...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Bureau of Labor Statistics can move forward.
This is for economic researchers, hedge fund analysts, and enterprise strategy managers who need accurate, official US labor and price data for modeling and planning.
Economic Researcher
Analyzing long-term labor trends and inflation patterns to write academic papers or policy briefs.
Hedge Fund Analyst
Monitoring nonfarm payrolls and JOLTS data to forecast Federal Reserve interest rate movements.
Enterprise Strategy Manager
Comparing local wage statistics across states to plan company expansion and hiring budgets.
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BLS Labor Force — National Unemployment & CPS
Access Current Population Survey (CPS) data. Easily query national unemployment rates, labor force participation, and detailed demographic breakdowns at the push of a button.
BLS Jobs — Nonfarm Payrolls & Wages
Access the definitive source for US employment growth. Query Nonfarm Payrolls, private sector job creation, and average hourly earnings tracked by the BLS Current Employment Statistics (CES) program.
BLS JOLTS — Job Openings, Quits & Turnover
Deep-dive into the 'Great Resignation' and labor tightness with the US Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). Track hires, fires, and voluntary quits.
BEA (Bureau of Economic Analysis)
Access official US economic statistics including GDP, personal income, and industry data directly from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Before you connect
Questions about Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Bureau of Labor Statistics Full. The Mega Server MCP provide inflation data?
Yes, it provides access to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) to help you track inflation and purchasing power.
Is the Bureau of Labor Statistics Full. The Mega Server MCP good for tracking job growth?
Yes, it includes nonfarm payroll data and JOLTS turnover metrics, which are the primary indicators for US job growth and labor market health.
Can I use the Bureau of Labor Statistics Full. The Mega Server MCP to find local wages?
Yes, it provides hyper-specific wage statistics broken down by job title and physical location, which is great for regional salary benchmarking.
Does the Bureau of Labor Statistics Full. The Mega Server MCP include state-level data?
Yes, it includes local area unemployment data that covers state and county levels for more granular geographic analysis.
Can I get historical data with the Bureau of Labor Statistics Full. The Mega Server MCP?
Yes, the Connector allows for time series queries, letting you look back at economic trends over several years.
How do I get the data I need from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Full. The Mega Server MCP?
Once connected, you simply ask your AI client for specific metrics like unemployment rates or inflation trends, and it will pull the latest official data for you.
Why merge them all into a Mega-Server?
Economics isn't isolated. An AI needs to simultaneously access Wage data (OEWS), Jobs data (CES), and Inflation data (CPI) to provide real context. The Mega-Server allows a single agent to paint the entire U.S. macroeconomic picture without missing puzzle pieces.
Does this require multiple API keys?
No, a single free Developer Registration Key from the Bureau of Labor Statistics works across all of these datasets interchangeably. You paste it once, and your AI accesses the whole suite.
What is LAUS and OEWS?
LAUS is Local Area Unemployment. letting your AI zoom down to county-level employment metrics. OEWS is Occupational Wages. letting your AI see exactly what a specific job title (e.g., Dental Hygienist) makes in a specific state.
Is the BLS Mega-Server safe to auto-run?
Yes. The BLS API v2 processes payloads of up to 50 complex series across 20-year lookbacks in single POST requests. It is designed precisely for heavy, automated, multi-dataset lifting without timing out your agent.
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