fred-mcp
v1.1.0
Published
MCP server for FRED economic data: series, observations. Needs a free API key.
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FRED MCP
MCP server for FRED economic data: series, observations. Needs a free API key.
Pairs well with bls-mcp, worldbank-mcp, treasury-rates-mcp, and usfiscaldata.
Quick start
Get a key at https://fredaccount.stlouisfed.org/apikeys/ (free), then:
export FRED_API_KEY=your_key_here
npm install
npm run build
node dist/index.jsThe server uses stdio, so it can be connected to Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, MCP Inspector, or another compatible MCP client.
Tools at a glance
search_series: Series by keyword with frequencies and units.series_observations: Latest values, newest first.series_infoseries_vintagesrelease_tablestag_listgeo_datareleases_listsources_list
Limits and privacy
This project is intentionally narrow. It should be treated as a practical helper, not a complete certification or security audit. Check the implementation and the returned data before using it with sensitive material. Your key stays local and is only sent to FRED. Read-only.
