Data.gov MCP Server for Google ADK 13 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Data.gov as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
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_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Data.gov "
"using 13 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
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About Data.gov MCP Server
Connect to Data.gov and explore the US government's open data catalog through natural conversation — no API key needed.
Google ADK natively supports Data.gov as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 13 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 Search — Search 300,000+ federal datasets by keyword, organization, tags and topic
- Dataset Details — Get full metadata including descriptions, resource downloads, licenses and data dictionaries
- Browse Organizations — Explore all federal agencies publishing open data (NASA, USDA, EPA, NOAA, Census Bureau, etc.)
- Browse by Topic — Discover datasets organized by topic: agriculture, climate, education, health, finance, public safety
- Browse by Tags — Find datasets by popular tags and categories
- Resource Formats — Discover available download formats (CSV, JSON, XML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, PDF)
The Data.gov MCP Server exposes 13 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Data.gov to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Data.gov MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 13 tools from Data.gov via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Data.gov MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Data.gov 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
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 tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Data.gov + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Data.gov MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Data.gov and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Data.gov tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Data.gov 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
Data.gov MCP Tools for Google ADK (13)
These 13 tools become available when you connect Data.gov to Google ADK via MCP:
get_dataset
gov dataset by its ID or name. Returns full description, organization, tags, resource list (downloadable files), metadata dates, license info and data dictionary. Get detailed info for a specific dataset
get_group
Returns group name, description, image URL and published datasets (optional). Common groups: "agriculture", "climate", "education", "health", "finance", "public-safety". Get details for a specific topic group
get_group_datasets
Returns dataset titles, descriptions, organizations and download links. Get all datasets in a specific topic group
get_organization
gov. Returns organization name, description, contact info, image URL and published datasets (optional). Get details for a specific organization
get_organization_datasets
Returns dataset titles, descriptions, resource counts and download links. Get all datasets published by an organization
get_status
gov API including total counts of datasets, organizations, groups and tags. Get Data.gov API status and statistics
get_tag
Returns tag name, dataset count and associated datasets (up to 20). Get details for a specific tag
get_tag_datasets
Returns dataset titles, descriptions, organizations and download links. Get all datasets with a specific tag
list_groups
gov (e.g. agriculture, climate, education, health, finance). Returns group names, descriptions, image URLs and dataset counts. List all topic groups on Data.gov
list_organizations
gov. Returns organization names, descriptions, dataset counts, logos and contact info. List all organizations publishing data on Data.gov
list_resource_formats
). Useful for filtering datasets by preferred format. List all data formats available in Data.gov resources
list_tags
gov datasets. Returns tag names, dataset counts and display names. Useful for discovering common topics and filtering searches. List all tags used to categorize datasets
search_datasets
gov catalog of US federal government open datasets. Supports free-text search and filtering by organization, tags, groups. Returns dataset titles, descriptions, organizations, resource counts, tags and download links. Sort options include "metadata_modified desc" (recent), "views_recent desc" (popular). Search US government open data datasets
Example Prompts for Data.gov in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Data.gov immediately.
"Search for climate change datasets."
"What datasets does NASA publish?"
"Find education datasets about student performance."
Troubleshooting Data.gov MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Data.gov to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkData.gov + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Data.gov 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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Connect Data.gov to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 13 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.