Provides access to over 5,000 OECD economic and statistical datasets from 38 countries covering economy, health, education, environment and other topics through an AI-accessible interface.

Access 5,000+ OECD economic and statistical datasets

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What it does

  • Search OECD datasets by keyword
  • Query statistical data with customizable filters
  • Browse datasets by category
  • Generate OECD Data Explorer URLs
  • Get dataset metadata and structure
  • Find popular and commonly used datasets

Best for

Researchers analyzing economic trendsPolicy analysts comparing country statisticsData scientists working with international datasetsStudents studying comparative economics
Remote — zero setup5,000+ datasets38 OECD countries

About OECD

OECD is a community-built MCP server published by isakskogstad that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Explore 5,000+ OECD economic and statistical datasets — authoritative data, charts, and indicators for research, policy, It is categorized under developer tools, analytics data. This server exposes 9 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.

How to install

You can install OECD in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server supports remote connections over HTTP, so no local installation is required.

License

OECD is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

Tools (9)

search_dataflows

Search for OECD datasets (dataflows) by keyword. Returns matching datasets with their IDs, names, and descriptions.

list_dataflows

List available OECD dataflows (datasets), optionally filtered by category. Use this to browse datasets by topic area.

get_data_structure

Get the metadata and structure of a specific OECD dataset. Returns dimensions, attributes, and valid values for querying data.

query_data

Query actual statistical data from an OECD dataset. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Defaults to last 100 observations (max 1000) to protect context window. Use filters, time periods, or last_n_observations to control data size. Large datasets (e.g. SOCX_AGG) can have 70,000+ observations - always specify limits!

get_categories

Get all available OECD data categories (17 categories covering all topics: Economy, Health, Education, Environment, etc.)

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OECD MCP Server

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing AI assistants access to OECD's 5,000+ economic and statistical datasets via SDMX API. By connecting to the MCP server, you can use AI to search, analyze, and compare data from 38 OECD countries across economy, health, education, environment, and more.

🇸🇪 Svenska

En Model Context Protocol (MCP) server som ger AI-assistenter tillgång till OECD:s 5,000+ ekonomiska och statistiska dataset via SDMX API. Genom att ansluta till MCP-servern kan du med hjälp av AI söka, analysera och jämföra data från 38 OECD-länder inom ekonomi, hälsa, utbildning, miljö och mer.


Quick Start

🇸🇪 Snabbstart (Svenska)

Det är enkelt att ansluta en LLM / AI-chatbot till MCP-servern. Anslut antingen direkt till den hostade servern (enkelt och smidigt) eller installera lokalt. Nedan finner du guider för olika klienter.

It's easy to connect an LLM / AI chatbot to the MCP server. Connect either directly to the hosted server (simple and convenient) or install locally. Below you'll find guides for different clients.


1. AI Chatbots (Web)

ChatGPT
  1. Open settings and enable Developer Mode
  2. Go to ConnectorsAdd Connection
  3. Enter URL: https://oecd-mcp.onrender.com/mcp
  4. Click Connect

Video Guide

ChatGPT MCP connection

Claude (Web)
  1. Go to https://claude.ai and log in
  2. Click your profile (bottom left) → Settings
  3. Go to Developer or Integrations
  4. Click Add MCP Server or Connect
  5. Name: OECD, URL: https://oecd-mcp.onrender.com/mcp
  6. Click Connect

Video Guide

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/Claude-Web-MCP-guide.mp4

claude chatgpt

2. Local Installation

Claude Desktop

1. Clone and build:

git clone https://github.com/isakskogstad/OECD-MCP.git
cd OECD-MCP
npm install && npm run build

2. In Claude Desktop:

  • Settings → Developer (not Connectors!)
  • Click "Edit Config"

3. Add to the JSON file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "oecd": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/OECD-MCP/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

4. Save and restart Claude Desktop

Note: Local installation uses stdio transport via the Developer section, not Connectors.

Claude Code

Remote Server:

claude mcp add --transport http oecd https://oecd-mcp.onrender.com/mcp

Local (from source):

# After git clone and npm install (see above)
claude mcp add oecd node /absolute/path/to/dist/index.js

Verify: claude mcp list

OpenAI Codex

Remote Server (HTTP)

~/.codex/config.toml:

[mcp.oecd]
url = "https://oecd-mcp.onrender.com/mcp"
transport = "http"

Local Installation

1. Clone and build (if not already done):

git clone https://github.com/isakskogstad/OECD-MCP.git
cd OECD-MCP
npm install && npm run build

2. Configure stdio transport:

~/.codex/config.toml:

[mcp.oecd]
command = "node"
args = ["/absolute/path/to/OECD-MCP/dist/index.js"]
transport = "stdio"

Windows:

[mcp.oecd]
command = "node"
args = ["C:\\Users\\username\\OECD-MCP\\dist\\index.js"]
transport = "stdio"
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Features

🇸🇪 Funktioner (Svenska)

Servern ansluter till OECD SDMX API och ger tillgång till 5,000+ dataset i 17 kategorier.

OECD SDMX API Tillgång till kvartalsvis nationalräkenskaper (QNA), huvudsakliga ekonomiska indikatorer (MEI), hälsostatistik, utbildningsdata, miljöindikatorer och mer från 38 OECD-medlemsländer plus partnerekonomier.

MCP-servern implementerar MCP-protokollet med stöd för:

  • 9 verktyg — Dataset-upptäckt (5) och dataåtkomst (4)
  • 7 resurser — Kategorier, länder, filterguide, ordlista, LLM-instruktioner
  • 7 promptmallar — Ekonomisk analys, landsjämförelser, nordiskt fokus

The server connects to the OECD SDMX API providing access to 5,000+ datasets across 17 categories:

OECD SDMX API Access to quarterly national accounts (QNA), main economic indicators (MEI), health statistics, education data, environmental indicators, and more from 38 OECD member countries plus partner economies.

The MCP server implements the MCP protocol with support for:

  • 9 tools — Dataset discovery (5) and data access (4)
  • 7 resources — Categories, countries, filter guide, glossary, LLM instructions
  • 7 prompt templates — Economic analysis, country comparisons, Nordic focus

Tools

ToolDescription
search_dataflowsSearch for datasets by keyword
list_dataflowsList datasets by category
get_categoriesList all 17 data categories
get_popular_datasetsGet commonly used datasets
search_indicatorsSearch for specific indicators
get_data_structureGet metadata for a dataset
query_dataQuery statistical data
get_dataflow_urlGenerate OECD Data Explorer link
list_categories_detailedDetailed category information

Resources

ResourceDescription
oecd://categories17 data categories with descriptions
oecd://dataflows/popularCurated popular datasets
oecd://countriesISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country codes
oecd://filter-guideSDMX filter syntax guide
oecd://glossaryDefinitions of OECD terms
oecd://llm-instructionsInstructions for AI assistants
oecd://api/infoAPI information

Prompt Templates

PromptDescription
analyze_economic_trendAnalyze economic trends over time
compare_countriesCompare data between countries
get_latest_statisticsGet latest statistics
explore_datasetGuided dataset exploration
find_data_for_questionFind the right dataset for a question
build_filterHelp building SDMX filters
nordic_comparisonCompare Nordic countries

Use Cases

🇸🇪 Användningsområden (Svenska)

Ekonomer & Forskare

Verktyg:

VerktygBeskrivning
query_dataFråga BNP, inflation, arbetslöshetsdata
search_dataflowsHitta dataset för forskningsfrågor
get_data_structureFörstå dataset-dimensioner

Exempel:

  • "Jämför BNP-tillväxt mellan G7-länderna 2020-2024"
  • "Analysera inflationstrender i eurozonen"
  • "Hitta data om arbetsproduktivitet per sektor"

App-exempel: Mobil ekonomisk brief med BNP-trender och jämförelsediagram.


Policyanalytiker

Verktyg:

VerktygBeskrivning
get_categoriesBläddra i 17 policyområden
list_dataflowsHitta relevanta policy-dataset
get_dataflow_urlGenerera länkar för rapporter

Exempel:

  • "Vilken sjukvårdsutgiftsdata finns för Sverige?"
  • "Hitta utbildningsresultatindikatorer för PISA-analys"
  • "Jämför miljöpolicyer i nordiska länder"

App-exempel: Hälsostatistik-dashboard med donutdiagram och landjämförelser.


Datajournalister

Verktyg:

VerktygBeskrivning
search_indicatorsHitta specifika mätvärden
get_popular_datasetsFå tillgång till ofta citerad data
query_dataHämta siffror för artiklar

Exempel:

  • "Hämta senaste arbetslöshetssiffror för EU-länder"
  • "Hitta inkomstojämlikhetsdata (Gini-koefficient)"
  • "Jämför skatteintäkter som % av BNP"

App-exempel: Produktivitetsjämförelse med stapeldiagram och trendlinjer.

Economists & Researchers

Tools:

ToolDescription
query_dataQuery GDP, inflation, unemployment data
search_dataflowsFind datasets for research questions
get_data_structureUnderstand dataset dimensions

Examples:

  • "Compare GDP growth between G7 countries 2020-2024"
  • "Analyze inflation trends in the Eurozone"
  • "Find data on labor productivity by sector"

App Example:

GDP Economic Brief

Mobile economic brief with GDP trends, G7 comparison charts, and sparkline visualizations from the QNA dataset.


Policy Analysts

Tools:

ToolDescription
get_categoriesBrowse 17 policy areas
list_dataflowsFind relevant policy datasets
`get_dataflow_u

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