The Data.gov MCP server allows you to interact with datasets from Data.gov through the following tools:
- Search for datasets using the
package_search
tool with filters like query, results per page, sort order, and offset - Get details for a specific dataset using the
package_show
tool by providing a package ID or name - List groups on Data.gov using the
group_list
tool with options to limit results, offset, or order by field - List tags on Data.gov using the
tag_list
tool - Access a Data.gov resource using the
datagov://resource/{url}
template
Data.gov MCP Server
An MCP server for accessing data from Data.gov, providing tools and resources for interacting with government datasets.
Installation
- Install the package globally:
- Configure the MCP Server:
- Add the following entry to your
cline_mcp_settings.json
file (usually located in~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/
on macOS): - If you are using the Claude Desktop app, add the entry to
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
instead.
- Add the following entry to your
Usage
This server provides the following tools:
package_search
: Search for packages (datasets) on Data.gov.package_show
: Get details for a specific package (dataset).group_list
: List groups on Data.gov.tag_list
: List tags on Data.gov.
It also provides the following resource template:
datagov://resource/{url}
: Access a Data.gov resource by its URL.
You can use these tools and resources with Cline by specifying the server name (datagov-mcp-server
) and the tool/resource name.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues or pull requests.
License
MIT License
remote-capable server
The server can be hosted and run remotely because it primarily relies on remote services or has no dependency on the local environment.
An MCP server that provides access to government datasets from Data.gov, enabling users to search packages, view dataset details, list groups and tags, and access resources by URL.
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