BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev) MCP Server

Free, open-source MCP server for BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) market wages. For IGCE development, price analysis, and labor market research.

People connecting API integration tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

One of 9 MCP servers published from 1102tools-dev/federal-contracting-mcps. Stars and repository activity are shared across all of them. See all 9 →

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-09-27 · VERIFIED 2026-09-30

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev)

before you install - you'll need

The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install.

Claude Code

claude mcp add 1102tools-dev-federal-contracting-mcps-s -- uvx bls-oews-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "1102tools-dev-federal-contracting-mcps-s": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "bls-oews-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package bls-oews-mcp - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry vendor namespace com.1102tools - domain-verified with the official MCP registry

03 · What BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev) can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Limitations (from the README)

BLS OEWS data represents employer-reported base wages (no fringe, overhead, G&A, or profit). To estimate fully burdened hourly rates for an IGCE, apply a burden multiplier: - 1.5x-1.7x: lean contractor - 1.8x-2.2x: mid-range professional services - 2.0x-2.5x: large contractor with clearance overhead - 2.5x-3.0x: high-overhead (SCIF, deployed)

Latest releases

bls-oews/v1.1.0 · 2026-09-26

The bls-oews package, MCP registry entry, and hosted service completed this release from the same commit. See the workflow summary for deployment verification. · Record production verification for Per Diem 1.2.0 and…

regulations-gov/v2.0.0 · 2026-09-26

The regulations-gov package, MCP registry entry, and hosted service completed this release from the same commit. See the workflow summary for deployment verification. · Directory audit fixes: Regulations.gov 2.0.0 and…

gsa-perdiem/v1.2.0 · 2026-09-26

The gsa-perdiem package, MCP registry entry, and hosted service completed this release from the same commit. See the workflow summary for deployment verification. · Directory audit fixes: Regulations.gov 2.0.0 and GSA…

04 · Who maintains BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev)

BLS OEWS is maintained by 1102tools-dev. We track 9 MCP servers from 1102tools-dev - 9 actively maintained, 24 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Apr 2026. Full record: all servers from 1102tools-dev.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/1102tools-dev/federal-contracting-mcps
website: https://1102tools.com/
category: API integration - actively maintained as of 2026-09-30.
registry: com.1102tools/bls-oews-mcp (active, first published 2026-08-24 · 5 versions)
packages: pypi:bls-oews-mcp

06 · BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev) FAQ

What is BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev)?

Free, open-source MCP server for BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) market wages. For IGCE development, price analysis, and labor market research.

Is BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev) still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-09-30, its last commit was 2026-09-27. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev)?

Run `uvx bls-oews-mcp`. The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev) run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

07 · Alternatives to BLS OEWS (1102tools-dev)

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