Data.gov MCP Server

By melaodoidao GitHub

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

Overview

what is Data.gov MCP Server?

Data.gov MCP Server is a server designed to access and interact with datasets from Data.gov, providing tools and resources for users to explore government data.

how to use Data.gov MCP Server?

To use the Data.gov MCP Server, install the package globally using npm, configure the server settings in your configuration file, and then utilize the provided tools to search and access datasets.

key features of Data.gov MCP Server?

Search for datasets on Data.gov using the package_search tool.
Retrieve details of specific datasets with the package_show tool.
List available groups and tags on Data.gov.
Access resources directly via their URLs.

use cases of Data.gov MCP Server?

Researchers can find and analyze government datasets for academic studies.
Developers can integrate government data into applications for enhanced functionality.
Data journalists can access and visualize public data for reporting purposes.

FAQ from Data.gov MCP Server?

What is the purpose of the Data.gov MCP Server?

The server provides tools to access and interact with government datasets available on Data.gov.

How do I install the Data.gov MCP Server?

You can install it globally using npm with the command: npm install -g @melaodoidao/datagov-mcp-server.

Is the Data.gov MCP Server open for contributions?

Yes! Contributions are welcome, and you can submit issues or pull requests.

Content

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

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