FirstData Knowledge Base
The World's Most Comprehensive, Authoritative, and Structured Open Source Data Source Knowledge Base
What is FirstData Knowledge Base?
FirstData Knowledge Base is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to world's most comprehensive, authoritative, and structured open source data source knowledge base
The World's Most Comprehensive, Authoritative, and Structured Open Source Data Source Knowledge Base
This server falls under the Search & Data Extraction category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- The World's Most Comprehensive, Authoritative, and Structure
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx firstdataConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use FirstData Knowledge Base
FirstData MCP Server provides AI assistants with access to a comprehensive, structured knowledge base of over 1,000 verified authoritative open-source data sources covering government statistics, international organizations, academic datasets, financial data, and more. Using natural language queries, users can locate primary data sources for any topic — from economic indicators to scientific datasets — with direct URLs, authority classifications, update frequencies, and step-by-step navigation instructions for complex data portals. It is designed for researchers, journalists, analysts, and AI applications that need fact-checked, primary-source data.
Prerequisites
- A FirstData API key from firstdata.deepminer.com.cn
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, or another MCP-compatible client that supports Streamable HTTP or remote MCP connections
- Internet access to reach the FirstData API endpoint
Register and obtain an API key
Visit firstdata.deepminer.com.cn and create an account to obtain your FirstData API key. The API key is required for all requests to the MCP server.
Add the server to your MCP client config
FirstData runs as a remote Streamable HTTP MCP server. Add it to your client configuration with your API key in the Authorization header.
{
"mcpServers": {
"firstdata": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://firstdata.deepminer.com.cn/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer your_firstdata_api_key"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Save the configuration and restart Claude Desktop or your MCP-compatible client to connect to the FirstData server.
Query for data sources
Ask Claude to find authoritative data sources for any topic. The Source Locator capability returns ranked recommendations with direct URLs, access pathways, and authority level classifications.
Use Site Pathfinder for complex portals
For official government or international organization websites with complex navigation, ask the server for step-by-step instructions to navigate from the homepage to the specific dataset you need.
FirstData Knowledge Base Examples
Client configuration
Remote Streamable HTTP MCP server configuration for Claude Desktop. For Zed editor, use 'context_servers' instead of 'mcpServers'.
{
"mcpServers": {
"firstdata": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://firstdata.deepminer.com.cn/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer your_firstdata_api_key"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use these prompts to find authoritative primary data sources via FirstData.
- "Find authoritative sources for China's M1 and M2 money supply data for the past 10 years"
- "Where can I find official unemployment rate data for EU member states?"
- "What are the best sources for global CO2 emissions data by country since 2000?"
- "Find government datasets for US federal spending and budget by department"
- "How do I navigate the World Bank Open Data portal to download GDP per capita for all countries?"Troubleshooting FirstData Knowledge Base
401 Unauthorized when connecting to the MCP endpoint
Ensure your API key is correctly placed in the Authorization header as 'Bearer your_key'. Verify the key is active by logging into firstdata.deepminer.com.cn and checking your account status.
MCP client does not support 'streamable-http' type
Older MCP clients may not support the Streamable HTTP transport. Update your MCP client to the latest version. For Claude Desktop, ensure you are running a recent release that supports remote MCP servers.
Source recommendations return URLs that are no longer valid
FirstData maintains 100% URL verification across its catalog, but data portals occasionally reorganize. Use the Site Pathfinder capability to get updated navigation instructions for the specific portal, or report the broken URL through the FirstData platform.
Frequently Asked Questions about FirstData Knowledge Base
What is FirstData Knowledge Base?
FirstData Knowledge Base is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that world's most comprehensive, authoritative, and structured open source data source knowledge base It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install FirstData Knowledge Base?
Follow the installation instructions on the FirstData Knowledge Base GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with FirstData Knowledge Base?
FirstData Knowledge Base works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is FirstData Knowledge Base free to use?
Yes, FirstData Knowledge Base is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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