# FirstData MCP server

> Lets an AI client find authoritative primary data sources and step-by-step site navigation guides for research queries.

- Repository: https://github.com/MLT-OSS/FirstData
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/mlt-oss/firstdata
- Transport: remote
- Stars: 186
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 0.1.1

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add --transport http firstdata https://firstdata.deepminer.com.cn/mcp
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "firstdata": {
      "url": "https://firstdata.deepminer.com.cn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "firstdata": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://firstdata.deepminer.com.cn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.firstdata]
url = "https://firstdata.deepminer.com.cn/mcp"
```

### Gemini CLI (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "firstdata": {
      "httpUrl": "https://firstdata.deepminer.com.cn/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

## FAQ

### How do I connect to the FirstData MCP server?

Add the streamable-http server URL to your MCP config with a Bearer API key obtained from the FirstData site. It works with Claude Desktop, Cline, Cursor, Zed and other MCP-compatible apps.

### Do I need an API key to use FirstData?

Yes, you request a free API key and pass it in the Authorization header.

### What does the FirstData MCP server do?

It recommends authoritative primary data sources for a natural-language query and provides step-by-step navigation instructions to reach the target data on complex official sites.

### What kinds of data sources does FirstData cover?

It covers government agencies, international organizations, academic institutions and market sources, with deep coverage of Chinese government data.

### Can an AI agent set up FirstData automatically?

Yes, installing the FirstData Skill lets an agent register, activate and configure MCP without manual steps.