MCP server for querying Eurostat European statistics APIs. Supports both SDMX 3.0 API for regular datasets and SDMX 2.1 Comext API for DS-prefixed trade/production datasets.
Single tool 'search_datasets' has a clear verb-noun name and basic schema with typed parameters. However, the description is generic (58 chars, below the 194-char baseline), lacks context on when to use it vs. other discovery patterns, and provides no guidance on output structure or pagination. Parameter descriptions are minimal. No error handling guidance, no output schema documentation, and no indication of result limits or pagination support. The server exposes only one tool with limited sophistication, typical of early-stage implementations.
Search for Eurostat datasets by keyword.
Tool description is too generic and lacks actionable context. 'Search for Eurostat datasets by keyword' (58 chars) does not explain when to call this tool, what structure is returned, or how results are paginated. Baseline is 194 chars; LLMs need explicit guidance on selection criteria.
No output schema documented. The tool returns results but the description does not specify field names, types, or structure. LLMs cannot plan downstream calls (e.g., fetch_dataset) without knowing what fields are available in the response.
Parameter 'limit' lacks guidance on valid range and default behavior. No indication of maximum allowed value, whether pagination is supported, or what happens if limit exceeds API constraints. Baseline requires min/max bounds.
Inferred effective spec: <=2025-11-25.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | F | 44 | <=2025-11-25 | v2 |
No error handling guidance. Tool description does not explain what happens on invalid queries, network failures, or empty results. LLMs need recovery hints like 'If no results, try a broader keyword' or 'Check dataset availability at eurostat.ec.europa.eu'.
Server is STDIO-only transport. Not remotely accessible; cannot be used by hosted MCP clients. This is a hard architectural limitation that prevents production deployment in cloud/SaaS environments.