Bls Labor MCP Server
by cyanheadsio.github.cyanheads/bls-labor-mcp-serverv0.5.7
Fetch US Bureau of Labor Statistics data — CPI, unemployment, wages, JOLTS, and more via MCP.
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Active13d ago
Install Bls Labor MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add bls-labor -- npx -y @cyanheads/bls-labor-mcp-server run start:stdioInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-labor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/bls-labor-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:stdio"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-labor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/bls-labor-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:stdio"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"bls-labor": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/bls-labor-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:stdio"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"bls-labor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cyanheads/bls-labor-mcp-server",
"run",
"start:stdio"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLS_API_KEY | — | — | Optional — works without one (25 req/day). With key: 500 req/day + calculations and annual averages. Register free at bls.gov/developers. |
| MCP_LOG_LEVEL | — | — | Sets the minimum log level for output (e.g., 'debug', 'info', 'warn'). |
| MCP_HTTP_HOST | — | — | The hostname for the HTTP server. |
| MCP_HTTP_PORT | — | — | The port to run the HTTP server on. |
| MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH | — | — | The endpoint path for the MCP server. |
| MCP_AUTH_MODE | — | — | Authentication mode to use: 'none', 'jwt', or 'oauth'. |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://bls-labor.caseyjhand.com/mcp
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 13d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-26 · 13d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-26 · 13d ago · GitHub · v0.5.7
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-09-26 · 13d ago · official registry · v0.5.7
FAQ
›How do I install the Bls Labor MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add bls-labor -- npx -y @cyanheads/bls-labor-mcp-server run start:stdio. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Bls Labor require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Bls Labor as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is Bls Labor in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.cyanheads/bls-labor-mcp-server.