Query IMF macroeconomic datasets across countries for historical economic indicators.
This MCP tool appears to be an open-source data-query server for IMF-related datasets, with primary exposure limited to normal MCP capabilities such as network access and code execution. Given the official registry listing, open-source code, and recent updates, there are no concrete red flags warranting a high-risk rating, but sparse documentation and low community adoption justify caution and verification of actual data access and egress behavior.
The only listed environment variable is MCP_LOG_LEVEL, which is typically a logging configuration rather than a sensitive secret; no API key, OAuth token, or account password is indicated, so credential-abuse risk appears low.
The tool is declared to connect to the remote host imf.caseyjhand.com to query IMF/SDMX macroeconomic data, which implies routine network egress of user query content to that endpoint. The endpoint appears functionally related, but the materials do not describe data minimization, payload scope, or privacy boundaries.
System checks indicate that this MCP tool can execute code, which is a normal operational property of MCP servers. The available materials do not show requests for clearly excessive system privileges unrelated to data querying, so this remains a caution rather than a high-risk finding.
The materials do not specify which local files, directories, or other resources can be read or written, leaving the data-access boundary unclear. There is no explicit evidence of overbroad access, but local data exposure should be constrained due to the lack of documentation.
It comes from an official registry and has an open-source repository with updates within the last year, which are meaningful risk-reducing signals; however, the missing README, undeclared license, and very low community adoption (0 stars) leave its auditability and maturity in need of caution.
Copy the install command and let the AI configure it · recommended for beginners
Please install the "io.github.cyanheads/imf-mcp-server" MCP server from askskill: Run: claude mcp add 'io-github-cyanheads-imf-mcp-server' -- npx -y @cyanheads/imf-mcp-server
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