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npxStandardThe FRED MCP server provides access to 800,000+ economic data series from the Federal Reserve. It exposes tools for querying, retrieving, and analyzing economic data. The server connects directly to the FRED API, allowing agents to fetch time series data, categories, and releases. Developers use it to integrate economic data into applications, perform financial analysis, and build data-driven economic models.
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Overview
The FRED MCP server provides access to 800,000+ economic data series from the Federal Reserve. It exposes tools for querying, retrieving, and analyzing economic data. The server connects directly to the FRED API, allowing agents to fetch time series data, categories, and releases. Developers use it to integrate economic data into applications, perform financial analysis, and build data-driven economic models.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y fred-mcp-server2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"stefanoamorelli-fred-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y fred-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from fred?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for fred
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from fred. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FRED_API_KEY | Yes | Your fred API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in fred?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in fred"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in fred with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with fred
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