IMF Data MCP

Source

This MCP server integrates with the free IMF data API to provide a set of tools and resources for retrieving and processing economic data. It enables users to query datasets, fetch time series data, and list available indicators and countries, making it easier to work with IMF data in a structured and programmatic way.

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Overview

IMF Data MCP is a server that integrates with the free IMF data API, providing tools for retrieving and analyzing economic data.

To use IMF Data MCP, you can run the server using uvx or install it via pip. After installation, you can start the server and use its features to query and retrieve data.

List available IMF datasets. - Fetch dataset structure and time series data. - List indicators and countries for specific datasets. - Provide a query prompt template for user guidance.

Analyzing economic trends using time series data.
Retrieving specific indicators for research purposes.
Integrating IMF data into applications for economic analysis.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect IMF Data MCP in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imf-data-mcp-c-cf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-imf-data-mcp-c-cf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imf-data-mcp-c-cf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-imf-data-mcp-c-cf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imf-data-mcp-c-cf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-imf-data-mcp-c-cf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "imf-data-mcp-c-cf": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-imf-data-mcp-c-cf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imf-data-mcp-c-cf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-imf-data-mcp-c-cf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imf-data-mcp-c-cf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-imf-data-mcp-c-cf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the main purpose of IMF Data MCP?

It facilitates easy access to IMF economic data for analysis and research.

Is there a recommended way to run the server?

Yes, using `uvx` is recommended for ease of use.

Can I contribute to the project?

Yes, contributions are welcome, and you can submit pull requests or open issues.

Research and data