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Data.gov Catalog MCP Server

Bring Open Data
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Name: Data.gov Catalog MCP Server
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

Learn how to connect Data.gov Catalog to Cursor and start using 8 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

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Get Harvest RecordGet Harvest Record RawGet Harvest Record TransformedGet KeywordsGet Location GeometryGet OrganizationsSearch DatasetsSearch Locations

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What is the 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.

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.

How it works

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Enter 'PUBLIC' or your API key if required by your proxy
Start querying the US Government's open data repository directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

Data Scientists — quickly find relevant datasets for analysis without manual browsing
Researchers — access official government metadata and harvest records for academic or policy work
Developers — integrate public data sources into applications using structured GeoJSON and DCAT-US metadata

Built-in capabilities (8)

get_harvest_record

Retrieve metadata about how a dataset was ingested

get_harvest_record_raw

Retrieve original unmodified source payload for a harvest record

get_harvest_record_transformed

Retrieve transformed DCAT-US payload for a harvest record

get_keywords

Retrieve commonly used keywords and their dataset counts

get_location_geometry

Retrieve the GeoJSON boundary for a specific location ID

get_organizations

Retrieve the complete list of publishing organizations

search_datasets

Search the catalog using keywords, filters, and sorting

search_locations

Autocomplete search for location names to use with spatial filtering

Why Cursor?

Cursor's Agent mode turns Data.gov Catalog into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Data.gov Catalog and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

See it in action

Data.gov Catalog in Cursor

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High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play

Why Vinkius

Data.gov Catalog and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Data.gov Catalog to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

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	Raw MCP	Vinkius
Server catalog	Find and host yourself	4,000+ managed
Infrastructure	Self-hosted	Sandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handling	Plaintext in config	Vault + runtime injection
Data loss prevention	None	Configurable DLP policies
Kill switch	None	Global instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakers	None	Per-server limits + alerts
Audit trail	None	Ed25519 signed logs
SIEM log streaming	None	Splunk, Datadog, Webhook
Honeytokens	None	Canary alerts on leak
Custom domains	Not applicable	DNS challenge verified
GDPR compliance	Manual effort	Automated purge + export

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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Data.gov Catalog in Cursor

The Data.gov Catalog MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 8 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

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60%Token savings

High SecurityEnterprise-grade

IAMAccess control

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DLPData protection

V8 IsolateSandboxed

Ed25519Audit chain

<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

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The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
Data.gov Catalog for Cursor

Every tool call from Cursor to the Data.gov Catalog MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

60%Token savings

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I search for datasets within a specific geographic area?

Yes! Use search_locations to find a location ID, then get_location_geometry to get the GeoJSON. Finally, pass that to search_datasets with the spatial_geometry parameter.

How do I find datasets from a specific agency like NASA?

Use the search_datasets tool and provide 'nasa' in the org_slug parameter. You can combine this with a search query q for more specific results.

What is the difference between raw and transformed harvest records?

The get_harvest_record_raw tool returns the original metadata from the source agency, while get_harvest_record_transformed returns the data mapped to the standard DCAT-US schema used by Data.gov.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.