ChatGPT

Connect ChatGPT to live Trading Economics data using OpenAI’s remote MCP connector. Available on ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Requirements

Requirements
  • A ChatGPT Plus / Team / Enterprise account with MCP connector access
  • A Trading Economics API key — or use guest:guest for limited testing. Get a key here.

Step 1

Step 1 — Open Settings

Go to chatgpt.com and click Settings.

ChatGPT — Settings option

In Settings, click Apps.

Settings — Apps option

Step 2

Step 2 — Enable Developer Mode

Activate the Developer mode radio button.

Apps — Developer mode radio button

After enabling Developer mode, a Create app button appears.

Apps — Create app button after enabling Developer mode

Step 3

Step 3 — Configure the MCP connector

Click Create app and fill in the modal:

FieldValue
NameTrading Economics MCP
MCP Server URLhttps://mcp.tradingeconomics.com
Create app modal — Name and MCP Server URL filled in

An authorization modal will appear. Enter your Trading Economics API key and click Authorize.

Authorization modal — API key field and Authorize button

A confirmation modal will confirm the connector was set up successfully.

Confirmation modal — connector configured successfully

Step 4

Step 4 — Activate the connector in a conversation

Open a new conversation and locate the Trading Economics MCP item in the chat toolbar.

Chat screen — Trading Economics MCP item in the toolbar

Click it to activate — it will appear selected and ready to use.

Chat screen — Trading Economics MCP selected and active

Step 5

Step 5 — Test the connection

Try a test prompt:

What is the current inflation rate in the United States?

Compare GDP growth between Brazil, China, and Germany.

What economic events are scheduled for this week?

ChatGPT answering an economic question using the Trading Economics MCP