🤖 MCP Overview

The IBISWorld MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server is your gateway to industry intelligence for agentic workflows and LLM platforms. It gives these platforms direct access to 10 million data points across 5,000+ industries, companies, and business environment factors.

🔗 The IBISWorld MCP Server

The IBISWorld MCP Server is organized around the Model Context Protocol, an open standard for connecting AI platforms to external tools and data. Once connected, a supported client can call IBISWorld's tools directly in the flow of a conversation, no manual lookups required.

Our MCP Server is designed to integrate effortlessly into your existing platform, enabling you to:

Query Live Industry Data: Pull market size, growth, competitive landscape, and outlook directly into a conversation.

Automate Research Workflows: Power credit memos, benchmarking, deal screening, and call prep with current IBISWorld data.

Scale Across Platforms: Connect once and use the same server across Claude, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot Studio.

💼 Common Use Cases

Typical use cases include:

📝 Generating credit memos grounded in current industry data

📐 Benchmarking client or target performance against industry peers

🔍 Screening deals and prospects against industry outlook and risk

📞 Prepping for client calls with up-to-date industry context

🔐 Requirement: MCP Access on Your Subscription

MCP access must be enabled on your IBISWorld subscription before you can connect any client. This is separate from your standard IBISWorld login. If you're unsure whether your subscription includes MCP access, reach out to your Client Relationship Manager to confirm.

💡 Compatible Platforms

The IBISWorld MCP Server currently supports:

Claude

ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot Studio

🔑 Authentication

The IBISWorld MCP Server uses the industry standard OAuth 2.0 protocol to secure access control. When you add the connector in a supported client, you'll be redirected to an IBISWorld login page. Log in with your IBISWorld username and password, then grant access. You'll be returned to the client with an active connection.

Server URL: https://mcp.ibisworld.com

▶️ What's Next

Visit our Tools Reference for the full list of available tools and parameters.

Visit the setup guide for your platform: Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot Studio.

IBISWorld MCP

🤖 MCP Overview#

🔗 The IBISWorld MCP Server#

💼 Common Use Cases#

🔐 Requirement: MCP Access on Your Subscription#

💡 Compatible Platforms#

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