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

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Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Data.gov Catalog through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.

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The Data.gov Catalog MCP Server for Mastra AI 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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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

async function main() {
  // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
  const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
    servers: {
      "datagov-catalog": {
        url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
      },
    },
  });

  const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
  const agent = new Agent({
    name: "Data.gov Catalog Agent",
    instructions:
      "You help users interact with Data.gov Catalog " +
      "using 8 tools.",
    model: openai("gpt-4o"),
    tools,
  });

  const result = await agent.generate(
    "What can I do with Data.gov Catalog?"
  );
  console.log(result.text);
}

main();
Data.gov Catalog
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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.

Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Data.gov Catalog tool infrastructure. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.

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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI

When Mastra AI 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

get

Get harvest record raw on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve original unmodified source payload for a harvest record

get

Get harvest record transformed on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve transformed DCAT-US payload for a harvest record

get

Get keywords on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve commonly used keywords and their dataset counts

get

Get location geometry on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve the GeoJSON boundary for a specific location ID

get

Get organizations on Data.gov Catalog

Retrieve the complete list of publishing organizations

search

Search datasets on Data.gov Catalog

Search the catalog using keywords, filters, and sorting

search

Search locations on Data.gov Catalog

Autocomplete search for location names to use with spatial filtering

Connect Data.gov Catalog to Mastra AI via MCP

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

01

Install dependencies

Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
02

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
03

Run the agent

Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
04

Explore tools

Mastra discovers 8 tools from Data.gov Catalog via MCP

Why Use Mastra AI with the Data.gov Catalog MCP Server

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

01

Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Data.gov Catalog without touching business code

02

Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation

03

TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Data.gov Catalog tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks

04

One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure

Data.gov Catalog + Mastra AI Use Cases

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

01

Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Data.gov Catalog, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline

02

SaaS integrations: embed Data.gov Catalog as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API

03

Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Data.gov Catalog on a cron and store results in your database automatically

04

Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Data.gov Catalog tools alongside other MCP servers

Example Prompts for Data.gov Catalog in Mastra AI

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

01

"Search for NASA datasets related to climate change."

02

"List all government organizations that publish data here."

03

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

Troubleshooting Data.gov Catalog MCP Server with Mastra AI

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

01

createMCPClient not exported

Install: npm install @mastra/mcp

Data.gov Catalog + Mastra AI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Data.gov Catalog MCP Server with Mastra AI.

01

How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.
02

Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?

Yes. Pass multiple MCP clients to the agent constructor. Mastra merges all tool schemas and the agent can call any tool from any server.
03

Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?

Yes. Mastra has a built-in workflow engine that lets you chain MCP tool calls with branching logic, error handling, and parallel execution.

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