Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) MCP ServerShow me the per capita income for all states for the last 5 years"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
BEA (Bureau of Economic Analysis) MCP Server
Access U.S. economic data including GDP, personal income, regional economics, and industry statistics.
Data Available
GDP - Gross Domestic Product (national and by state)
Personal Income - Income by state, county, and metro area
Regional Economic Accounts - State and local economic indicators
Industry Data - GDP by industry sector
International Trade - Trade statistics
Setup
Get a free API key at: https://apps.bea.gov/api/signup/
Add to your MCP config:
Tools
list_datasets
List all available BEA datasets.
Returns: NIPA, Regional, GDPbyIndustry, International, etc.
get_parameters
Get required parameters for a specific dataset.
Parameter | Required | Description |
dataset | Yes | Dataset name (e.g., "Regional", "NIPA") |
get_parameter_values
Get valid values for a dataset parameter.
Parameter | Required | Description |
dataset | Yes | Dataset name |
parameter | Yes | Parameter name (e.g., "TableName", "LineCode", "GeoFips") |
Example: Get available tables in Regional dataset
query
Fetch BEA data with full parameter control.
Parameter | Required | Description |
dataset | Yes | Dataset name |
tableName | Varies | Table identifier |
lineCode | Varies | Line code for specific series |
geoFips | Varies | Geographic FIPS codes |
year | Varies | Year(s) - single, comma-separated, or "ALL", "LAST5" |
frequency | Varies | A (annual), Q (quarterly), M (monthly) |
industry | Varies | Industry code (for GDP by Industry) |
get_regional_income
Shortcut for personal income data by state/county.
Parameter | Required | Description |
geoFips | Yes | "STATE" for all states, "COUNTY" for all counties, or specific FIPS |
year | Yes | Year(s) |
lineCode | No | 1=Total income, 2=Per capita income, 3=Population |
Example: Get per capita income for all states, last 5 years
get_gdp_by_state
Shortcut for state-level GDP data.
Parameter | Required | Description |
geoFips | Yes | "STATE" or specific FIPS codes |
year | Yes | Year(s) |
industry | No | "ALL" for total, or specific NAICS |
Example: Get GDP for California and Texas
Common Line Codes (Regional Income)
Code | Description |
1 | Total Personal Income |
2 | Per Capita Personal Income |
3 | Population |
10 | Wages and Salaries |
45 | Dividends, Interest, Rent |
50 | Transfer Receipts |
Rate Limits
100 requests per minute
100 MB data per minute
Documentation
API Documentation: https://apps.bea.gov/api/
Data Tables: https://www.bea.gov/data