Data.gov Catalog MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 8 tools to Get Harvest Record, Get Harvest Record Raw, Get Harvest Record Transformed, and more
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Data.gov Catalog as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The Data.gov Catalog MCP Server for Google ADK is a standout in the Data Analytics category — giving your AI agent 8 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="datagov_catalog_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Data.gov Catalog "
"using 8 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
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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.
Google ADK natively supports Data.gov Catalog as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 8 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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_locationsandget_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_rawandget_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 Google ADK 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 Google ADK
When Google ADK 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.
Get harvest record on Data.gov Catalog
Retrieve metadata about how a dataset was ingested
Get harvest record raw on Data.gov Catalog
Retrieve original unmodified source payload for a harvest record
Get harvest record transformed on Data.gov Catalog
Retrieve transformed DCAT-US payload for a harvest record
Get keywords on Data.gov Catalog
Retrieve commonly used keywords and their dataset counts
Get location geometry on Data.gov Catalog
Retrieve the GeoJSON boundary for a specific location ID
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 Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Data.gov Catalog into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Google ADK
pip install google-adkReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenCreate the agent
Explore tools
Why Use Google ADK with the Data.gov Catalog MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Data.gov Catalog through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Data.gov Catalog
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Data.gov Catalog tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Data.gov Catalog + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Data.gov Catalog MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Data.gov Catalog and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Data.gov Catalog tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Data.gov Catalog regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Data.gov Catalog
Example Prompts for Data.gov Catalog in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK 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 Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Data.gov Catalog to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkData.gov Catalog + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Data.gov Catalog MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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