How to Use the HealthData.gov (HHS Open Data) MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I auto-generate TypeScript types for HealthData.gov (HHS Open Data) in Cursor?

Your agent uses getcatalog to inspect the target dataset's schema. It then generates matching TypeScript types directly inside your active Cursor file.

Q: Can Cursor query HealthData.gov (HHS Open Data) datasets during a chat session?

Yes, by enabling Agent mode. The agent calls querydataset using SoQL parameters to retrieve live public health records and display them in your editor.

Q: How do I test SoQL queries without leaving the editor?

Ask your agent to run a test query. It executes querydataset with your filters and prints the raw JSON response directly in the Cursor chat window.

Inject live HealthData.gov (HHS Open Data) tables directly into your Cursor codebase using Agent mode.

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Generate code with live HHS API schemas

The `get_catalog` tool retrieves real-time schema definitions and dataset IDs from HealthData.gov directly into your Cursor editor. Your agent uses this live metadata to write accurate data-parsing code instead of relying on outdated training data. This MCP Server eliminates the guesswork of writing models for complex HHS tables. You get exact column names and data types injected straight into your active workspace.

Run SoQL queries directly in Cursor Agent mode

The `query_dataset` tool executes precise SoQL commands to pull real public health records into your active file. Your agent runs queries, inspects the payload structure, and writes matching TypeScript interfaces or Python classes immediately. You avoid writing placeholder mock data during development. The agent pulls actual hospital capacity or community health metrics to test your functions with real-world inputs.

Build data pipelines using this MCP Server

The `query_dataset` tool lets your Cursor agent test and optimize Socrata queries before committing them to your codebase. You iterate on filters, limits, and aggregations inside the chat panel. Once the query returns the expected HHS data, the agent writes the production-ready API call directly into your backend service. You build verified data integrations in a fraction of the time.

Setup guide

Set up HealthData.gov (HHS Open Data) MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the HealthData.gov (HHS Open Data) MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent HealthData.gov (HHS Open Data) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the HealthData.gov (HHS Open Data) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "healthdatagov-hhs-open-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about HealthData.gov (HHS Open Data) MCP in Cursor

Your agent uses `get_catalog` to inspect the target dataset's schema. It then generates matching TypeScript types directly inside your active Cursor file.

Yes, by enabling Agent mode. The agent calls `query_dataset` using SoQL parameters to retrieve live public health records and display them in your editor.

The server provides live data context. Your agent queries the HHS catalog to verify dataset structures, then writes the exact pandas code needed to clean that specific dataset.

Ask your agent to run a test query. It executes `query_dataset` with your filters and prints the raw JSON response directly in the Cursor chat window.

No, only the specific SoQL query parameters are sent to HHS. This MCP Server accesses public health statistics, ensuring your proprietary code and local workspace remain completely private.

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