FRED Full Access Connector for AI agents.

19 live capabilities

Access 816,000+ U.S. economic time series and regional data.

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Why people use FRED Full Access

FRED Full Access. Solving Manual Data Entry in Macroeconomics

With this Connector, you just ask your agent for the data. It handles the searching, filtering, and retrieval in one go. You get a clean summary of the numbers you need without ever leaving your chat window. This turns a twenty-minute research task into a five-second query.

What Vinkius changes

You get every piece of U.S. economic data in one place without the manual search.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Create a macro briefing

Ask your agent to pull GDP, CPI, and Fed funds rates into a single summary table for a weekly market briefing.
Real-world use case 02

Analyze regional trends

Identify which states have the lowest unemployment by pulling cross-sectional data for every state.
Real-world use case 03

Research housing trends

Find all quarterly seasonally adjusted series related to housing using tags to build a custom dataset.

Complete set · 19capabilities

The complete FRED Full Access capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with FRED Full Access.

Capability set01 / 05

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 19 available through FRED Full Access.

01 Capability
List releases
List all economic data releases from the database. This helps you see what data is being published.
02 Capability
Get vintage dates
Get historical revision dates for a series to see how data changed over time. This is essential for accurate historical analysis.
03 Capability
Get release
Get details for a specific economic release like Employment or GDP. This provides the full context of a data publication.
04 Capability
Search series
Search over 816,000 time series by keyword to find specific economic indicators. This is the primary way to find data.

Capability set02 / 05

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 19 available through FRED Full Access.

05 Capability
Get category
Get a specific category by its ID, such as Money/Banking or Employment. This helps narrow down your search.
06 Capability
Get category children
Explore the category tree to find nested subcategories. This helps you find specific niches of economic data.
07 Capability
Get category series
Get all series within a specific category while filtering by tags or units. This is useful for bulk data retrieval.
08 Capability
Get category tags
Get all tags associated with a specific category for better discovery. This helps you find related indicators.

Capability set03 / 05

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 19 available through FRED Full Access.

09 Capability
Get regional data
Get cross-sectional regional data for specific geographic areas. This provides state and county level insights.
10 Capability
Get series group
Get series group info for a specific ID to help with regional data queries. This is a required step for GeoFRED data.
11 Capability
Get geo shapes
Get geographic shape files for mapping regions like states, counties, or census regions. This helps with visualizing regional data.
12 Capability
Search tags
Search or browse all available tags to find specific datasets. This is great for discovering new data types.

Capability set04 / 05

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 19 available through FRED Full Access.

13 Capability
Get series by tags
Get series that match specific tags like usa and gdp. This allows for very specific data filtering.
14 Capability
List sources
List all 107 official data providers available in the database. This helps you verify the source of the data.
15 Capability
Get series
Get the metadata and details for a specific series ID. This provides the context needed for accurate reporting.
16 Capability
Get observations
Get actual data values for a series with date filters and unit conversions. This is how you get the numbers for your charts.

Capability set05 / 05

17—19

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 19 available through FRED Full Access.

17 Capability
Get series updates
See which series were recently updated by the data providers. This helps you stay on top of the latest figures.
18 Capability
Get release dates
Get the full economic calendar of upcoming and past release dates. This helps you plan your research and reporting.
19 Capability
Get release series
See every series included in a specific economic release. This shows you all the related data points for a single event.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask FRED Full Access to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use FRED Full Access from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UbEs9MnSlkJnOvC8UOv4sLFYrjUpYKRXRA6Dho4A/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 FRED Full Access, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable FRED Full Access for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UbEs9MnSlkJnOvC8UOv4sLFYrjUpYKRXRA6Dho4A/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 FRED Full Access URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable FRED Full Access in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fred-full-access-us-economic-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UbEs9MnSlkJnOvC8UOv4sLFYrjUpYKRXRA6Dho4A/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 FRED Full Access

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using FRED Full Access, help me...". 19 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fred-full-access-us-economic-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UbEs9MnSlkJnOvC8UOv4sLFYrjUpYKRXRA6Dho4A/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 FRED Full Access

Ask Copilot: "Using FRED Full Access, help me...". 19 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fred-full-access-us-economic-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UbEs9MnSlkJnOvC8UOv4sLFYrjUpYKRXRA6Dho4A/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 FRED Full Access

Open Cascade and ask: "Using FRED Full Access, help me...". 19 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fred-full-access-us-economic-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UbEs9MnSlkJnOvC8UOv4sLFYrjUpYKRXRA6Dho4A/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 FRED Full Access

Ask Cline: "Using FRED Full Access, help me...". 19 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add fred-full-access-us-economic-intelligence --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UbEs9MnSlkJnOvC8UOv4sLFYrjUpYKRXRA6Dho4A/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 FRED Full Access

Ask Claude: "Using FRED Full Access, show me...". 19 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work FRED can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for macro analysts, investment researchers, and data scientists who need high-quality U.S. economic data without the hassle of manual scraping or managing multiple separate connections.

01

Macro Analyst

Pulls monthly inflation and GDP figures to build weekly market briefings for clients.

02

Investment Researcher

Scans for regional unemployment trends to identify geographic investment opportunities.

03

Economic Policy Student

Tracks historical revisions of data to understand how official figures change over time.

04

Data Scientist

Uses tags to filter thousands of series into specific datasets for economic modeling.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 3 capabilities

FRED Tags & Sources — Data Discovery

Discover FRED series through intelligent tagging: search tags like 'gdp', 'inflation', 'monthly', combine multiple tags to find exactly the right series, and explore all 107 official data sources from BLS to the Census Bureau.

02 4 capabilities

FRED Categories — Economic Data Taxonomy

Navigate the complete FRED taxonomy: from Money & Banking to Employment to Prices. drill down through categories, discover thousands of series organized by topic, and filter by tags and frequency.

03 5 capabilities

FRED Series — U.S. Economic Time Series

Search and retrieve data from 816,000+ official U.S. economic time series: GDP, inflation, unemployment, interest rates, money supply. with built-in transformations, frequency aggregation, and vintage analysis.

04 4 capabilities

FRED Releases — Economic Calendar

Track every U.S. economic data release: Employment Situation, GDP Advance, CPI, Federal Funds Rate, and hundreds more. with release schedules, historical dates, and the complete series within each release.

05 4 capabilities

BEA (Bureau of Economic Analysis)

Access official US economic statistics including GDP, personal income, and industry data directly from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

06 3 capabilities

OECD Data API

Access global economic data. audit social and fiscal series via AI.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep FRED connected.

Before you connect

Questions about FRED.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can FRED Full Access get me data for specific states?

Yes, it includes specific regional capabilities that allow your agent to pull unemployment, GDP, and other economic indicators for states, counties, and Fed districts.

How many data sources does this Connector include?

This Connector connects to 107 official data providers, giving you a massive range of information from the Federal Reserve and other major institutions.

Can I use this to see historical revisions of GDP?

Yes, it includes a capability specifically for historical revision dates, which is essential for accurate macro analysis and understanding how data changes over time.

Does this work for international data?

This Connector is specialized for U.S. economic intelligence. For global data from sources like the World Bank, you would need a different integration.

What happens if I need to convert units like logs or percentages?

The Connector supports unit transformations, so your agent can automatically handle conversions like logs or percentage changes when you request them.

How does this help with macro research?

It allows you to pull multiple indicators like inflation, interest rates, and growth metrics in one go, creating a complete picture of the economy without manual searching.

Why choose the Full server instead of individual ones?

The Full server bundles all 19 capabilities from all 5 domain-specific servers in a single integration. Ideal for multi-disciplinary AI agents that need to combine time series data with regional analysis, release monitoring, and tag-based discovery. all in one query session.

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