world_bank_mcp_server

MCP.Pizza Chef: anshumax

The World Bank MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that integrates the World Bank's open data API with AI systems. It allows AI assistants to query and analyze a wide range of global economic and social indicators, such as population segments and poverty statistics, across available countries. This server supports listing countries and indicators, providing comprehensive logging for transparency and debugging. It is designed for seamless integration with AI platforms like Claude Desktop and can be installed via Smithery, enabling real-time, structured access to authoritative World Bank data for enhanced AI-driven insights and decision-making.

Use This MCP server To

Query global economic indicators for AI analysis Retrieve country-specific social and economic data List available countries from World Bank API List available indicators from World Bank API Analyze population and poverty statistics by country Integrate World Bank data into AI workflows Enable AI assistants to access authoritative open data Log and audit data queries for transparency

README

World Bank MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables interaction with the open World Bank data API. This server allows AI assistants to list indicators and analyse those indicators for the countries that are available with the World Bank.

Features

List available countries in the World Bank open data API
List available indicators in the World Bank open data API
Analyse indicators, such as population segments, poverty numbers etc, for countries
Comprehensive logging

Usage

With Claude Desktop

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "world_bank": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory", 
        "path/to/world_bank_mcp_server",
        "run",
        "world_bank_mcp_server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Installing via Smithery

To install World Bank Data Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @anshumax/world_bank_mcp_server --client claude

world_bank_mcp_server FAQ

How do I install the World Bank MCP Server?

You can install it via Smithery or clone the GitHub repository and run it locally.

How do I configure the World Bank MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json as shown in the usage instructions.

What kind of data can I access with this MCP server?

You can access a wide range of economic and social indicators, including population segments and poverty numbers, for countries available in the World Bank API.

Does the server provide logging?

Yes, it includes comprehensive logging for all interactions to help with debugging and auditing.

Can this MCP server handle real-time data queries?

Yes, it provides real-time access to the World Bank open data API for up-to-date information.

Is the World Bank MCP Server compatible with multiple AI platforms?

Yes, it is designed to work with any MCP-compatible host, including Claude Desktop, and can be adapted for others.

What programming languages or environments are required?

The server runs as a standalone MCP server and requires a compatible runtime environment as specified in its documentation.

How secure is the data access through this MCP server?

The server uses the World Bank's open data API, which is publicly accessible, and includes scoped, secure interactions as per MCP principles.