About SSB-MCP
SSB-MCP is an MCP server that connects to the Statistics Norway (SSB) API, giving AI agents access to structured statistical data. It supports Norwegian and English queries and uses caching to improve performance.
Key features
- 01Access to SSB statistical databases
- 02Norwegian and English query support
- 03Structured data retrieval from the API
- 04Caching mechanism
Use cases
- 01Looking up Norwegian statistics
- 02Retrieving structured statistics through an AI agent
- 03Using cached results for repeated data requests
MCP support
The MCP server provides AI agents with a standardized interface to the Statistics Norway (SSB) API and exposes structured statistical data to clients.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMESSB-MCP
MCP server for interacting with Statistics Norway (SSB) API - enabling AI agents to access Norwegian statistical data.
Overview
SSB-MCP is a Machine Communication Protocol (MCP) server that provides a standardized interface for AI agents to interact with Statistics Norway's (SSB) API. This service enables seamless access to Norwegian statistical data through a well-defined API structure.
Features
- Standardized access to SSB's statistical databases
- Easy-to-use interface for AI agents
- Support for both Norwegian and English queries
- Structured data retrieval from SSB's API
- Caching mechanism for improved performance
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v18 or higher)
- npm or yarn
- API key from SSB (if required)
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/haakonjacobsen/ssb-mcp.git
cd ssb-mcp
- Install dependencies:
npm install
- Configure environment variables:
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration
- Start the server:
npm start
API Documentation
Detailed API documentation will be available once the initial implementation is complete.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgments
- Statistics Norway (SSB) for providing the data API
- The MCP framework for standardized agent communication
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