Bureau of Labor Statistics Connector for AI agents.
1 live capability
Access real-time US inflation, wage, and labor market data for macro analysis.
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Why people use Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics Full for Real-Time Macroeconomic Analysis
This Connector puts those datasets directly into your agent's reach. You can just ask for the latest nonfarm payrolls or a 10-year wage trend for a specific job title. Your agent does the heavy lifting and gives you the numbers immediately, letting you stay focused on the analysis instead of the data entry.
What Vinkius changes
Your agent gets a direct pipe to official US economic data without you ever touching a spreadsheet.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Tracking inflation trends
A hedge fund manager asks the agent to pull the latest CPI-U and PPI numbers to check if inflation is cooling.
- Real-world use case 02
Benchmarking tech wages
An HR director wants to see if tech wages are still rising in Texas and asks the agent to fetch OEWS wage data for software engineers.
- Real-world use case 03
Analyzing the Great Resignation
A researcher asks the agent to pull JOLTS quit rates over the last 5 years to see where the peak occurred.
Complete set · 1capability
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.
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1 capability in this set.
Part of 1 available through Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- 01 Capability
Query bls
Pull specific BLS timeseries data using a Series ID. Use this to get precise numbers for any of the 6 major datasets.
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_xszNgAry9K4Al0xlJvGkrkWyq2fMJsX47Toael3a/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_xszNgAry9K4Al0xlJvGkrkWyq2fMJsX47Toael3a/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-1": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xszNgAry9K4Al0xlJvGkrkWyq2fMJsX47Toael3a/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...". 1 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bureau-of-labor-statistics-full-the-mega-server-1": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xszNgAry9K4Al0xlJvGkrkWyq2fMJsX47Toael3a/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...". 1 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bureau-of-labor-statistics-full-the-mega-server-1": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xszNgAry9K4Al0xlJvGkrkWyq2fMJsX47Toael3a/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...". 1 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bureau-of-labor-statistics-full-the-mega-server-1": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xszNgAry9K4Al0xlJvGkrkWyq2fMJsX47Toael3a/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...". 1 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add bureau-of-labor-statistics-full-the-mega-server-1 --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xszNgAry9K4Al0xlJvGkrkWyq2fMJsX47Toael3a/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...". 1 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Bureau of Labor Statistics can move forward.
This is for the macro analyst who needs to move faster than a manual search allows, the hedge fund researcher modeling market shifts, and the HR lead looking for precise wage benchmarks.
Hedge Fund Analyst
Pulling inflation and jobs data to model market moves during trading hours.
Macroeconomic Researcher
Analyzing 20-year trends in labor participation for academic papers.
HR Compensation Manager
Checking OEWS data to benchmark salaries for specific job titles in different regions.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsBureau of Labor Statistics Full — The Mega Server
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BLS Public Data API
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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 MCP pull inflation data?
Yes, it pulls both CPI-U and PPI numbers directly from the source, allowing you to track price changes across different sectors.
Can I use this to see specific job wages?
Yes, the Connector connects to the OEWS dataset, which provides median wage data for specific job titles across various locations.
Does this Connector cover local unemployment?
It does. You can request unemployment rates for specific states and counties using the LAUS dataset.
How many years of history does this Connector provide?
This Connector allows your agent to query up to 20 years of historical economic data for long-term trend analysis.
Can I use this for hedge fund modeling?
Yes, it is designed for high-level macro analysis and is commonly used by researchers to model market shifts based on official data.
Does the Bureau of Labor Statistics Full MCP need a special key?
You will need to obtain a free Developer API Key from the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to connect the Connector to your agent.
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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