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

18 stars JavaScriptDeveloper Kits Updated Oct 10, 2025

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Data.gov MCP Server

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

Installation

1. Install the package globally:

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

2. Configure the MCP Server:

    json
    {
            "mcpServers": {
              "datagov": {
                "command": "datagov-mcp-server",
                "args": [],
                "env": {}
              }
            }
          }

      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

      Frequently asked questions

      What is datagov-mcp-server?

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

      How do I install datagov-mcp-server?

      Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

      Is datagov-mcp-server open source?

      Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/melaodoidao/datagov-mcp-server and has 18 stars.

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