Imf Data MCP Server

The IMF API allows roughly 10 requests / 5 seconds. `imfp` handles rate limiting and retries automatically.

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What is the Imf Data MCP Server?

The IMF API allows roughly 10 requests / 5 seconds. imfp handles rate limiting and retries automatically.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
imf_list_databasesList all ~155 IMF databases with their IDs
imf_search_databasesFilter databases by keyword (e.g. "inflation", "trade")
imf_get_parameter_defsList query dimensions for a database
imf_get_parameter_codesList valid codes for a dimension, with optional search
imf_fetch_dataFetch time series data with year range and dimension filters

How to install the Imf Data MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "imf": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/c-cf/imf-data-mcp",
        "imf-data-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Imf Data MCP to imf list databases.”
  • “Use Imf Data MCP to imf search databases.”
  • “Use Imf Data MCP to imf get parameter defs.”

Frequently asked questions

The IMF API allows roughly 10 requests / 5 seconds. `imfp` handles rate limiting and retries automatically. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.