Hosted Source Snapshots data for AI agents
Versioned provenance for self-hosted upstream snapshots, including official URLs, retrieval times, hashes, byte counts, rights classification, and chunked-storage layout. Where the upstream source provides it, the response includes a timestamp or freshness note.
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How to connect
These Hosted Source Snapshots tools use the same LiveDataLink endpoint as the rest of the catalog. Add it to an MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP and include your bearer key. Each source has its own coverage, update schedule, and credential requirements; those limits are listed in the catalog and response notes.
{
"mcpServers": {
"livedatalink": {
"url": "https://livedatalink.ai/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}Once connected, call any tool below. The free tier covers 1,000 queries each month across the 349-tool catalog, with no credit card.
Hosted Source Snapshots tools (2)
| source_snapshot_status | Inspect one current hosted snapshot's official source, freshness, hashes, sizes, rights, and object/chunk layout. |
| source_snapshot_list | List source families with raw versioned snapshots in the private LiveDataLink evidence store. |
Common queries this domain answers: source snapshot · ingestion status · source manifest · data provenance · hosted source · sha256 · source freshness · raw archive.
Why LiveDataLink for Hosted Source Snapshots
- One key, 75 domains. These tools sit alongside FMCSA carrier safety, sanctions screening, SEC filings, courts, Census, and FRED through the same endpoint. Source coverage and credentials vary by tool.
- Check source terms. Sourced from LiveDataLink private source evidence store; review its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results.
- For agent workflows. Read-only annotated MCP tools over Streamable HTTP with Bearer auth. Use them with clients that support this transport, including compatible Claude, Cursor, and n8n setups.
FAQ
- What can I look up in Hosted Source Snapshots?
- Versioned provenance for self-hosted upstream snapshots, including official URLs, retrieval times, hashes, byte counts, rights classification, and chunked-storage layout. The catalog has 2 tools, including source_snapshot_status, source_snapshot_list. They are available over the Model Context Protocol at https://livedatalink.ai/mcp. Coverage and update timing come from LiveDataLink private source evidence store.
- How do I connect these tools?
- Add https://livedatalink.ai/mcp as a Streamable HTTP MCP server in Claude, Cursor, n8n, or another compatible client, then send an "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" header. A free key includes 1,000 queries/month with no card at https://livedatalink.ai/signup/free. The same key works across domains, although some upstream sources have their own credentials or limits.
- Can I reuse the results in my product?
- That depends on LiveDataLink private source evidence store's terms. Check its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results to customers. LiveDataLink's free tier includes 1,000 queries/month, and paid plans start at $10/month.