Knoema Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Access global economic indicators and time-series data for research.
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Why people use Knoema
Knoema for Global Economic Data Analysis
With the Knoema MCP, your AI agent does the hunting for you. You ask for a specific indicator and it pulls the correct data from official sources like the World Bank or the UN. You get a clean set of numbers instead of a dozen open tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to official global data 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
Finding renewable energy stats in Europe
The user asks for datasets on energy in Europe.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying IMF units
The user asks for metadata on a specific IMF dataset.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking crude oil prices
The user asks for crude oil price series.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Knoema capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Knoema.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Knoema.
- 01 Capability
Search datasets
Finds dataset IDs and metadata to help you identify the right source for your stats. It is the first step in finding specific data.
- 02 Capability
Get latest dataset data
Grabs the most recent data points for a dataset to see current trends. It is useful for checking the latest status of an indicator.
- 03 Capability
Search data series
Searches for specific indicators across all datasets when you need a granular result. Use this to find niche stats like CPI.
- 04 Capability
List data frequencies
Shows how often data is updated, such as monthly, quarterly, or annually. This confirms the recency of your information.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Knoema.
- 05 Capability
Get knoema resource
Fetches generic frontend resources for visual data context. Use this to find related atlas or dashboard resources.
- 06 Capability
Get dataset metadata
Provides detailed info on variables, units, and frequencies for a specific dataset. Use this to audit the data source thoroughly.
- 07 Capability
List data topics
Lists every available data topic in Knoema, like Agriculture or Demographics. Use this to see the scope of available data.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Knoema.
- 08 Capability
Get data series
Fetches specific data series when you provide a dataset ID and the correct mnemonics. This is how you get the actual numbers.
- 09 Capability
List dataset regions
Shows all the regions supported by a specific dataset so you know the geographic scope. It prevents searching for unavailable areas.
- 10 Capability
List data units
Lists the measurement units for data, such as USD, percentages, or kilograms. This helps you interpret the numbers correctly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Knoema to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Knoema 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_P4DNhWH1i8IaaeZHgd7G9oKCBNy6HSem3RcnTceZ/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 Knoema, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Knoema for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4DNhWH1i8IaaeZHgd7G9oKCBNy6HSem3RcnTceZ/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 Knoema URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Knoema in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"knoema": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4DNhWH1i8IaaeZHgd7G9oKCBNy6HSem3RcnTceZ/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 Knoema
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Knoema, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"knoema": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4DNhWH1i8IaaeZHgd7G9oKCBNy6HSem3RcnTceZ/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 Knoema
Ask Copilot: "Using Knoema, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"knoema": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4DNhWH1i8IaaeZHgd7G9oKCBNy6HSem3RcnTceZ/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 Knoema
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Knoema, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"knoema": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4DNhWH1i8IaaeZHgd7G9oKCBNy6HSem3RcnTceZ/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 Knoema
Ask Cline: "Using Knoema, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add knoema --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P4DNhWH1i8IaaeZHgd7G9oKCBNy6HSem3RcnTceZ/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 Knoema
Ask Claude: "Using Knoema, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Knoema can move forward.
This is for the analyst who spends half their day copy-pasting numbers from government websites and the researcher who needs to verify the source and frequency of a specific economic indicator before they can trust it.
Market Research Analyst
Finds historical macro indicators to build out competitive landscape reports for new regions.
Economic Researcher
Pulls demographic and social datasets for academic papers or policy briefs.
Business Strategist
Grabs sector-specific data to validate expansion plans in new global markets.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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World Bank Economy
Instantly query GDP, inflation, economic growth, and financial sector indicators from the World Bank. Zero auth required.
World Bank Full Access
The ultimate Mega-Server integration: A massive 30-capability suite granting your AI zero-auth access to the entire World Bank catalog (29,506 indicators) across all 21 specific categories.
Asian Development Bank
Access comprehensive macroeconomic indicators for 49 Asia-Pacific economies. GDP, inflation, trade, population, and more. directly from the ADB.
Eurostat Full Access — EU Statistical Intelligence
The ultimate EU statistics Mega-Server: 26 capabilities spanning economy (GDP, inflation, debt), demographics (population, unemployment, migration), trade, environment (emissions, energy, renewables), and 7,000+ dataset discovery. all 27 EU member states.
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.
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Before you connect
Questions about Knoema.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What kind of global statistics can I get with the Knoema MCP?
You can access a wide range of global statistics, including economic indicators, demographic data, and environmental stats from official sources like the IMF, World Bank, and the UN.
Can the Knoema MCP help with market research for different countries?
Yes, it is great for market research. You can search for specific indicators like GDP or CPI across multiple regions to help inform your business strategy or research.
Does the Knoema MCP provide data from official sources?
It does. The Connector connects you to data from major international organizations like the World Bank and the UN, ensuring you are getting high-quality, official information.
How do I know if the data is updated monthly or annually?
You can ask your agent to check the data frequencies for any dataset. The Connector will retrieve the update schedule, such as annual or quarterly, so you know exactly how current the data is.
Can I use the Knoema MCP to find specific units like USD or percentages?
Yes, the Connector can audit metadata for you. It retrieves the measurement units for specific datasets so you do not have to guess whether a number represents a currency, a percentage, or a weight.
Is the Knoema MCP good for academic research?
It is a strong choice for academic and professional studies. It allows you to quickly find and pull environmental and social datasets for deep analysis without the manual hassle of searching individual portals.
Where do I get my Knoema API credentials?
Visit the Knoema Developer Portal (knoema.com/dev), create an application, and you will receive a Client ID and Client Secret.
How can I find a specific dataset ID?
Use the search_datasets capability with relevant keywords. The capability will return a list of matching datasets along with their unique IDs.
What is a mnemonic in Knoema?
A mnemonic is a short, human-readable code used to identify a specific data series within a dataset (e.g., 'NGDP' for Nominal GDP).
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