mcp-fred
Click on "Deploy 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., "@mcp-fredWhat is the current US unemployment rate?"
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.
mcp-fred
Access Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — economic indicators, time series, and releases.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Search for FRED economic data series by keyword |
| Get metadata for a specific FRED series |
| Get data points (observations) for a FRED series |
| Browse the FRED category tree |
| Get economic data releases and schedules |
| Get recently updated/popular FRED series |
Related MCP server: FRED MCP Server
Configuration
Variable | Required | Description |
| Yes | fred api key |
Installation
git clone https://github.com/PetrefiedThunder/mcp-fred.git
cd mcp-fred
npm install
npm run buildUsage with Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"fred": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-fred/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"FRED_API_KEY": "your-fred-api-key"
}
}
}
}Usage with npx
npx mcp-fredLicense
MIT
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