Connect IMF Data to Copilot Studio
Query IMF Data directly from Copilot Studio. Arlet links the two through one MCP connection and takes care of API keys.
Connects your AI client to IMF Data via the SDMX 3.0 API (api.imf.org). The legacy SDMX 2.0 endpoints (dataservices.imf.org) are retired, and old IFS-style series codes do not carry over — find the current dataflow first.
Tools:
- search_imf_dataflows: keyword search over all dataflows (list cached in the runtime).
- get_imf_dataflow_dimensions: dimension order and codes for one dataflow; shows the exact key template for the data query.
- get_imf_data: observations for a dimension key like 'USA.CPI.CP01.IX.A' ('*' = wildcard), with lastNObservations control.
Attribution: data are from IMF Data (https://data.imf.org). Responses carry the source name.
How to connect IMF Data to Copilot Studio
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In the Arlet dashboard, open Data tools, find IMF Data and switch it on. No API key setup is needed.
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Sign in to Copilot Studio with your work account, create a new agent (or open an existing one), and in the Build tab choose Tools → + → Add → Model Context Protocol (MCP) in the right panel.
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In the Add MCP server form, enter "Arlet" as the Server name, https://mcp.arlet.dev/mcp/ as the Server URL, choose OAuth 2.0 for Authentication and "Dynamic (detected)" for Configuration type, then click Add. No Client ID / Secret is needed.
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On the Select a connection screen, choose Create new connection → Create, then sign in with Google on the Arlet authorization screen and click Allow. Click Add to attach the tool to the agent, then Publish to use it from Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Requires a Microsoft work account and a Copilot Studio license (or trial). MCP is available only for agents using generative orchestration and not in Copilot Studio in Teams.