Pipeworx — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Connects AI agents to live public databases through a unified gateway endpoint. Useful for querying economic series, corporate disclosures, and clinical trial records.
claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-catalog https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pipeworx-catalog/mcpWhat Pipeworx does
Pipeworx routes assistant queries to remote public registries through an HTTP endpoint. Instead of configuring separate services for FRED or SEC EDGAR, the gateway provides composite functions like trade_bilateral_analysis and fintech_company_deep_dive. These merge several upstream feeds into one query. For unstructured questions, ask_pipeworx identifies the relevant tool and sets arguments automatically.
You can scope tool definitions using the ?task= query parameter in your connection URL. That keeps the prompt context clean. Gateway responses are cached alongside freshness details, and error messages suggest alternative functions.
Anonymous sessions stop at 50 daily requests. You will need an X-API-Key header or an account on pipeworx.io to reach 200 calls.
What it helps with
- fetch macroeconomic data series from FRED or BLS
- assemble SEC EDGAR filing summaries and stock metrics
- query FDA adverse event reports for specific pharmaceuticals
- inspect bilateral trade volumes and tariffs using UN Comtrade
Example prompts for the agent
- Run
ask_pipeworxto find the latest US 30-year mortgage rate. - Execute
fintech_company_deep_divefor ticker AAPL to view recent SEC filings. - Use
pharma_safety_reportto inspect adverse event counts for ozempic.
How to install Pipeworx
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-catalog https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pipeworx-catalog/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add pipeworx --url https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pipeworx-catalog/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pipeworx-catalog/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"pipeworx": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pipeworx-catalog/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http pipeworx https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pipeworx-catalog/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Pipeworx
How to install Pipeworx in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-catalog https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pipeworx-catalog/mcp or claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx https://gateway.pipeworx.io/pipeworx-catalog/mcp in your terminal.
What does Pipeworx do?
It acts as a remote gateway to public data across economics, finance, healthcare, and government contracting. Your AI agent queries multiple upstream sources through unified tools or freeform requests via ask_pipeworx without individual API keys.
Is a paid subscription required to use Pipeworx?
Anonymous access works without registration but is capped at 50 requests per day. Creating a free account on pipeworx.io or supplying an X-API-Key header raises that limit to 200 calls daily.
