mcp-healthdata
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-healthdatasearch for datasets on diabetes prevalence"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-healthdata
HealthData.gov MCP — wraps HealthData.gov CKAN API (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 1394+ live data sources.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Search HealthData.gov for public health datasets by keyword (e.g., "COVID hospitalizations", "Medicare spending", "opioid prescriptions"). Returns dataset titles, descriptions, organizations, and resource links. |
| Get full metadata for a HealthData.gov dataset by its package ID. Returns title, description, organization, resources (CSV/JSON download links), update frequency, and tags. |
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Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"healthdata": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/healthdata/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 1394+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Healthdata data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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