Bls Mcp Server
Query US BLS CPI, unemployment, wage, and JOLTS statistics from your agent during early market and pricing research.
Overview
BLS MCP server is an Idea-phase MCP server that retrieves US Bureau of Labor Statistics indicators including CPI, unemployment, wages, and JOLTS.
What is this MCP server?
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics integration for CPI, unemployment, wages, JOLTS, and related series
- Works without BLS_API_KEY at 25 requests/day; free developer key unlocks 500 requests/day plus calculations
- MCP v0.1.9 with stdio and streamable-http on localhost:3010/mcp
- npm @cyanheads/bls-mcp-server published by cyanheads with Bun runtimeHint
- Server version 0.1.9
- No API key: 25 requests per day; with free BLS_API_KEY: 500 requests per day
- Transports: stdio and streamable-http (localhost:3010/mcp)
Community signal: 1 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Copy-pasting BLS.gov tables breaks your agent flow when you need quick, citable US economic stats.
Who is it for?
Developers who want a lightweight local BLS MCP package (v0.1.9) for agent-side US economic lookups.
Skip if: Builders who require the hosted remote endpoint and v0.4.3 feature line—consider bls-labor-mcp-server instead.
What do I get? / Deliverables
MCP tools return BLS labor and price data inside the agent so research and pricing drafts use consistent official numbers.
- Live BLS indicator pulls embedded in agent responses
- Reusable federal data points for idea validation and pricing notes
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How it compares
Core BLS MCP npm package, distinct from the newer bls-labor-mcp-server with hosted remote.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is BLS MCP server for?
Solo builders and agent users who need US BLS economic and labor statistics during research-heavy workflows.
When should I use BLS MCP server?
Use it when validating US market narratives, comparing wage benchmarks, or citing CPI and unemployment in docs or landing copy.
How do I add BLS MCP server to my agent?
Install @cyanheads/bls-mcp-server, configure MCP stdio or streamable-http transport, and add BLS_API_KEY if you exceed the no-key quota.