datagov MCP Server

Use This MCP server To

Query and retrieve datasets from Data.gov via MCP Integrate government data into AI workflows and applications Automate data extraction from public government datasets Enable real-time access to updated government statistics Support research with authoritative government data sources Build dashboards using live government data feeds Combine government data with other data sources for analysis

README

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:

npm install -g @melaodoidao/datagov-mcp-server

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):
```
 {
   "mcpServers": {
     "datagov": {
       "command": "datagov-mcp-server",
       "args": [],
       "env": {}
     }
   }
 }
```
- If you are using the Claude Desktop app, add the entry to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json instead.

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

datagov-mcp-server FAQ

How do I install the datagov-mcp-server?

Install it globally using npm with 'npm install -g @melaodoidao/datagov-mcp-server'.

How do I configure the datagov-mcp-server for use?

Add the server entry to your 'cline_mcp_settings.json' or Claude Desktop config file as specified in the documentation.

What kind of data can I access with this MCP server?

You can access a wide variety of public government datasets available on Data.gov, including statistics, environmental data, and more.

Can this MCP server be used with multiple MCP hosts?

Yes, it can be integrated with any MCP host that supports external MCP servers.

Is the datagov-mcp-server limited to specific government agencies?

No, it provides access to datasets from multiple government agencies aggregated on Data.gov.

Does the server support real-time data updates?

It provides access to the latest available datasets on Data.gov, which are updated regularly by the source agencies.

What platforms support running the datagov-mcp-server?

It can be installed and run on any platform supporting Node.js and npm, including macOS, Windows, and Linux.