Japan Intelligence API MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Japan Intelligence API in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add japan-intelligence-api -e JAPAN_INTELLIGENCE_API_URL=... -e JI_API_KEY=... -- npx -y transcode-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "japan-intelligence-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "transcode-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "JAPAN_INTELLIGENCE_API_URL": "...",
        "JI_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Japan Intelligence API MCP server do?

Japan market intelligence — 22 MCP tools, 10 government/exchange data sources

Is the Japan Intelligence API MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Japan Intelligence API run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Japan Intelligence API to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add japan-intelligence-api -e JAPAN_INTELLIGENCE_API_URL=... -e JI_API_KEY=... -- npx -y transcode-mcp-server

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