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This guide shows you how to set up the Statista MCP server with the OpenAI DeepResearch API using the openai python SDK.
In order to connect the Statista MCP server to DeepResearch functionality, you’ll need to append the provided MCP Server URL from Statista with /beta/deepresearch. You should see the tools search and fetch available. 
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(api_key=YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY)
mcp_server_url = f"{PROVIDED_STATISTA_MCP_URL}/beta/deepresearch"

response = client.responses.create(
    model="o4-mini-deep-research", # Any OpenAI DeepResearch model can be used
    tools=[
        {
            "type": "mcp",
            "server_label": "statista_mcp",
            "server_url": mcp_server_url,
            "require_approval": "never",
            "headers": {
                "x-api-key": YOUR_STATISTA_API_KEY
            }
        },
    ],
    input=query,
)

print(response.text)
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