Ons Uk
UK Office for National Statistics dataset catalogue + Beta JSON API
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http ons-uk 'https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ons-uk/mcp'{
"mcpServers": {
"ons-uk": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ons-uk/mcp"
}
}
}Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
mcp-ons-uk
ONS UK MCP.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
datasets | List publicly available datasets. |
dataset | Single dataset metadata. |
editions | Editions of a dataset. |
latest_observations | Latest observation data file metadata. |
series | Time series by ONS uri. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"ons-uk": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ons-uk/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Ons Uk data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is Ons Uk?
UK Office for National Statistics dataset catalogue + Beta JSON API
How do I install Ons Uk?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http ons-uk 'https://gateway.pipeworx.io/ons-uk/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Ons Uk need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Ons Uk open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Ons Uk?
It is published by pipeworx-io. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
From the official MCP Registry. Listing is not an endorsement: review a server's code and permissions before giving it access to your data.