World Bank Open Data Connector for AI agents.
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Pull global economic data and trade metrics into your research workflow.
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Why people use World Bank Open Data
World Bank Labor & Trade for Global Economic Research
This Connector changes the game by putting the World Bank's database directly into your AI client. Instead of hunting for numbers, you just ask for them. You get a clean comparison of labor forces or export dependencies in seconds, letting you spend your time on strategy instead of data entry.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to global economic indicators without the manual data entry.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Comparing export reliance
A researcher asks which countries are more export-dependent.
- Real-world use case 02
Market entry analysis
A consultant wants to see if a country is stable.
- Real-world use case 03
FDI tracking
An analyst needs to find high-growth markets.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete World Bank Open Data capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with World Bank Open Data.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through World Bank Open Data.
- 01 Capability
Get unemployment rate
Get the total unemployment percentage of a nation's labor force. This helps you quickly assess the job market health in any country.
- 02 Capability
Get labor force
Retrieve the total number of people in a country's labor force. Use this to understand the scale of available human capital.
- 03 Capability
Get exports
Get the percentage of a nation's GDP that comes from exports. This shows how much a country relies on international trade.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through World Bank Open Data.
- 04 Capability
Get fdi
Get net Foreign Direct Investment inflows as a percentage of GDP. It's the best way to see which countries are attracting global capital.
- 05 Capability
Get labor trade indicator
Get any specific World Bank labor or trade indicator using its unique code. This gives you total flexibility to find niche economic data.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask World Bank Open Data to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use World Bank Open Data 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_JeeXbGeOQsWVm86iuyBH8IEbY6EVnIyaPgExKa60/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 World Bank Open Data, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable World Bank Open Data for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JeeXbGeOQsWVm86iuyBH8IEbY6EVnIyaPgExKa60/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 World Bank Open Data URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable World Bank Open Data in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"world-bank-labor-trade": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JeeXbGeOQsWVm86iuyBH8IEbY6EVnIyaPgExKa60/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 World Bank Open Data
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using World Bank Open Data, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"world-bank-labor-trade": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JeeXbGeOQsWVm86iuyBH8IEbY6EVnIyaPgExKa60/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 World Bank Open Data
Ask Copilot: "Using World Bank Open Data, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"world-bank-labor-trade": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JeeXbGeOQsWVm86iuyBH8IEbY6EVnIyaPgExKa60/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 World Bank Open Data
Open Cascade and ask: "Using World Bank Open Data, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"world-bank-labor-trade": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JeeXbGeOQsWVm86iuyBH8IEbY6EVnIyaPgExKa60/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 World Bank Open Data
Ask Cline: "Using World Bank Open Data, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add world-bank-labor-trade --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JeeXbGeOQsWVm86iuyBH8IEbY6EVnIyaPgExKa60/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 World Bank Open Data
Ask Claude: "Using World Bank Open Data, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work World Bank Open Data can move forward.
This is for researchers and analysts who are tired of manually scraping economic data to build reports. It's for the person who needs to justify a supply chain shift or a new market entry with hard numbers.
Trade Researcher
Comparing export dependencies between nations to identify new market opportunities.
Supply Chain Analyst
Auditing FDI inflows to understand regional manufacturing stability and capital flow.
HR Strategist
Monitoring global labor force sizes to plan international workforce expansion and talent availability.
Business Consultant
Pulling unemployment rates to assess the economic health of potential expansion zones for clients.
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Before you connect
Questions about World Bank Open Data.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How can I use World Bank Labor & Trade MCP for my research?
You can ask your agent to pull specific metrics like unemployment rates, labor force sizes, and export data for any country. This lets you quickly build comparison tables and summaries without leaving your chat interface.
Does World Bank Labor & Trade MCP require an API key?
No, it's ready to use out of the box. Since it's hosted on Vinkius, you don't have to worry about setting up or managing any individual World Bank API keys.
Can I use World Bank Labor & Trade MCP to compare different countries?
Yes, that is one of its best uses. You can ask your agent to pull data for multiple countries at once to see how their labor forces or export dependencies compare side by side.
What specific types of data does World Bank Labor & Trade MCP provide?
It provides access to labor market stats, international trade balances, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows. It also allows you to query any specific indicator using its unique World Bank code.
Is the information in World Bank Labor & Trade MCP up to date?
The Connector pulls data directly from the World Bank Open Data source, ensuring you get the most recent official figures available for your analysis.
Can this help with supply chain analysis?
Absolutely. You can use it to audit FDI inflows to see where capital is moving and check export percentages to understand a country's trade reliance.
How do I get started?
Our World Bank Open Data servers require absolutely zero authentication. You do not need to register, get an API key, or setup webhooks. Just instantly connect and your AI agent can begin querying decades of global data.
Can it show me the total size of a competitive workforce?
Yes! Your agent can pull the total labor force number to help multi-national corporations decide on global expansion targets and office placements.
Can my AI analyze foreign direct investment (FDI)?
Precisely. The agent can pull 'FDI net inflows as % of GDP' to measure how effectively a nation attracts international capital.
What is the scale of the data I can access?
You have direct access to 64 years of historical data covering 196+ sovereign states and global regional aggregates, powered directly by the World Bank's robust open data initiatives.
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