Data.gov Catalog MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 8 tools to Get Harvest Record, Get Harvest Record Raw, Get Harvest Record Transformed, and more

Name: Data.gov Catalog
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Data.gov Catalog as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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The Data.gov Catalog MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Data Analytics category — giving your AI agent 8 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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python

import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with McpWorkbench(
        server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
        transport="streamable_http",
    ) as workbench:
        tools = await workbench.list_tools()
        agent = AssistantAgent(
            name="datagov_catalog_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with Data.gov Catalog. "
                "8 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About Data.gov Catalog MCP Server

Connect to the Data.gov Catalog to explore the comprehensive repository of US Government open data. This MCP server allows AI agents to discover datasets from agencies like NASA, NOAA, and the Census Bureau through natural language.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Data.gov Catalog tools. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.

What you can do

Dataset Discovery — Search the entire catalog using keywords, organization filters, and advanced sorting via search_datasets.
Spatial Analysis — Find datasets by geographic location using GeoJSON boundaries and spatial filters with search_locations and get_location_geometry.
Organization Insights — List all publishing organizations and filter results by specific agency slugs using get_organizations.
Metadata Inspection — Retrieve detailed harvest records, including raw and transformed DCAT-US payloads with get_harvest_record_raw and get_harvest_record_transformed.
Keyword Trends — Analyze commonly used keywords and their dataset counts to identify data trends using get_keywords.

The Data.gov Catalog MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 8 Data.gov Catalog tools available for AutoGen

When AutoGen connects to Data.gov Catalog through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning open-data, federal-data, dataset-discovery, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Get harvest record on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve metadata about how a dataset was ingested

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Get harvest record raw on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve original unmodified source payload for a harvest record

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Get harvest record transformed on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve transformed DCAT-US payload for a harvest record

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Get keywords on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve commonly used keywords and their dataset counts

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Get location geometry on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve the GeoJSON boundary for a specific location ID

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Get organizations on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve the complete list of publishing organizations

Search datasets on Data.gov Catalog

Search the catalog using keywords, filters, and sorting

Search locations on Data.gov Catalog

Autocomplete search for location names to use with spatial filtering

Connect Data.gov Catalog to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Data.gov Catalog into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Install AutoGen

Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Integrate into workflow

Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration

Explore tools

The workbench discovers 8 tools from Data.gov Catalog automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Data.gov Catalog MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Data.gov Catalog through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Data.gov Catalog tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign Data.gov Catalog tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates

Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive Data.gov Catalog tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Data.gov Catalog tool responses in an isolated environment

Data.gov Catalog + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Data.gov Catalog MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Data.gov Catalog while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Data.gov Catalog, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Data.gov Catalog data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Data.gov Catalog responses in a sandboxed execution environment

Example Prompts for Data.gov Catalog in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Data.gov Catalog immediately.

"Search for NASA datasets related to climate change."

"List all government organizations that publish data here."

"Get the GeoJSON boundary for 'Los Angeles' to filter my search."

Troubleshooting Data.gov Catalog MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting Data.gov Catalog to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Data.gov Catalog + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Data.gov Catalog MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call Data.gov Catalog tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.