Data.gov Catalog MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDKGive OpenAI Agents SDK instant access to 8 tools to Get Harvest Record, Get Harvest Record Raw, Get Harvest Record Transformed, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersThe OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Data.gov Catalog through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
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The Data.gov Catalog MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 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
Geminiimport asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as mcp_server:
agent = Agent(
name="Data.gov Catalog Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Data.gov Catalog. "
"You have access to 8 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Data.gov Catalog"
)
print(result.final_output)
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.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 8 tools from Data.gov Catalog through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Data.gov Catalog, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
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 OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK
When OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Data.gov Catalog into OpenAI Agents SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install the SDK
pip install openai-agents in your Python environmentReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.comRun the script
python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Data.gov Catalog MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Data.gov Catalog through the Model Context Protocol.
Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
Data.gov Catalog + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Data.gov Catalog MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Data.gov Catalog, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Data.gov Catalog, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Data.gov Catalog tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Data.gov Catalog to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Example Prompts for Data.gov Catalog in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK 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 OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Data.gov Catalog to OpenAI Agents SDK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Data.gov Catalog + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Data.gov Catalog MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
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