How do I get a data.world API Token?

Log in to data.world, go to your user settings, and navigate to the **Advanced > API Tokens** section to generate a new token.

Can the agent run SQL queries?

This integration currently focuses on discovering assets and retrieving saved query definitions. Executing arbitrary SQL queries is managed via the data.world interface or specialized SDKs.

Does the integration support private datasets?

Yes, as long as the provided API Token has the necessary permissions, the agent can list and retrieve information for any dataset you have access to, including private ones.

data.world MCP Server for Claude Desktop 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dataworld": {
      // Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About data.world MCP Server

Integrate data.world, the enterprise data catalog and collaborative data platform, directly into your AI workflow. Discover datasets, monitor data projects, and explore saved queries and insights using natural language.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect data.world to your AI workflow. Add the Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 10 tools in the chat interface — ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Data Discovery — Search the entire data.world catalog for relevant datasets and projects.
Asset Management — List and retrieve detailed information for datasets and projects you own or manage.
Collection Oversight — Explore curated collections of data assets within your organization.
Query & Insight Access — List saved SQL/SPARQL queries and published insights for your data projects.

The data.world MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop 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.world to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the data.world MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using data.world

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat — your 10 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the data.world MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with data.world through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client — it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage — your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to the Vinkius Edge network

data.world + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the data.world MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies — all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

data.world MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect data.world to Claude Desktop via MCP:

get_dataset_details

Includes field definitions, file listings, tags, and license information. Get detailed information for a specific dataset

get_my_profile

world. Returns profile attributes including username, display name, and account-level permissions. Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated user

get_project_details

Resolves project members, associated objective, and the current status of linked resources. Get detailed information for a specific project

list_dataset_queries

Returns a list of saved query definitions, including their language (SQL/SPARQL) and creator metadata. List all saved SQL or SPARQL queries for a dataset

list_my_collections

Returns collection identifiers, descriptions, and item counts. List all collections you own or manage

list_my_datasets

world catalog for datasets owned by the authenticated user. Returns a list of dataset metadata including title, visibility (public/private), and timestamp of last modification. List all datasets you own on data.world

list_my_projects

Returns project summaries including role (owner/contributor), creation date, and linked datasets. List all projects you own on data.world

list_project_insights

Insights represent documented findings and data visualizations attached to the project workspace. List all insights published within a project

list_recent_activity

Returns a stream of activity logs including dataset updates, project contributions, and new collection entries. List recent activities in your data.world account

search_catalog

world index. Supports full-text search across titles, descriptions, and tags. Returns a ranked list of matching resources. Search for datasets and projects across data.world

Example Prompts for data.world in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with data.world immediately.

"Search for datasets related to 'Global Climate Change'."

"List all SQL queries saved in my project 'Sales Analysis 2024'."

"Show me the insights published in dataset 'Retail Trends'."

Troubleshooting data.world MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting data.world to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting — wait a few seconds.

data.world + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating data.world MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully — if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL — Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.