Fred MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Fred in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add stefanoamorelli-fred -e FRED_API_KEY=... -- npx -y fred-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stefanoamorelli-fred": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "fred-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FRED_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Fred MCP server do?

Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) MCP Server - Access all 800,000+ economic time series

Is the Fred 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 Fred run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Fred to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add stefanoamorelli-fred -e FRED_API_KEY=... -- npx -y fred-mcp-server

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