Data.gov MCP Server

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About Data.gov MCP Server

An MCP server for accessing data from Data.gov, providing tools and resources for interacting with government datasets.

Data.gov MCP Server config

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Overview

What is Data.gov MCP Server?

An MCP server for accessing data from Data.gov, providing tools and resources for interacting with U.S. government datasets. It is intended for developers and AI agents that need to search, retrieve metadata, or list groups and tags from Data.gov.

How to use Data.gov MCP Server?

Install the package globally via npm: npm install -g @melaodoidao/datagov-mcp-server. Then add an entry to your MCP client settings (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json or claude_desktop_config.json) with the command datagov-mcp-server. Use the server's tools or resource template with your MCP client by specifying the server name and tool/resource name.

Key features of Data.gov MCP Server

Search packages on Data.gov
Get details for a specific dataset
List groups on Data.gov
List tags on Data.gov
Access any Data.gov resource by URL

Use cases of Data.gov MCP Server

Search for government datasets by keyword or criteria
Retrieve full metadata for a specific dataset
Browse available groups or tags to discover dataset categories
Fetch raw data from a known resource URL

Frequently asked questions

What dependencies does Data.gov MCP Server require?

The server requires Node.js and npm to install and run. It is installed as a global npm package.

Where does the data come from?

All data is accessed from Data.gov, the U.S. government's open data portal. The server does not store or cache data locally.

How do I configure the server for use?

Add an entry to your MCP client settings file (e.g., `cline_mcp_settings.json` or `claude_desktop_config.json`) with the command `datagov-mcp-server` and no additional arguments. On macOS, the file is typically in your user Library under Application Support.

What tools and resources does the server provide?

It provides four tools: `package_search`, `package_show`, `group_list`, `tag_list`, and one resource template: `datagov://resource/{url}` for accessing any Data.gov resource by its URL.

Does the server require authentication?

No authentication

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