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Data.gov MCP for AI Agents. Analyze and retrieve US federal open datasets by topic and keyword

Data.gov connects your AI client directly to over 300,000 open datasets from US federal agencies. You can search by topic, find specific organizations like NASA or USDA, and pull detailed metadata on everything from climate models to student performance data. It's the single source for public records research.

Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Search for datasets across multiple topics

Find specific public datasets by searching keywords and filtering results by organization or tags.

Identify relevant government organizations

List federal agencies, like the EPA or NOAA, to see what kind of data they publish.

Browse datasets by general topic area

Explore pre-grouped topics such as agriculture, climate, or public safety to narrow your focus quickly.

Get detailed information on a dataset

Retrieve the full metadata, license details, and resource download links for any specific data set ID.

Check available data formats

List all possible file types (CSV, JSON, XML) so you know what format your final dataset will be in.

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Data.gov MCP for AI Agents

What AI agents can do with Data.gov: All 13 Tools for Federal Dataset Research

These tools let your agent search the catalog structure, retrieve metadata on specific groups or organizations, and perform deep data queries across federal sources.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Get Dataset

Retrieves full metadata for a specific dataset ID or name, including licenses and download options.

Get Group

Gets details about broad topic groups like 'climate' or 'health', listing associated...

Get Organization

Provides information on a specific federal agency, including its contact info and...

Get Organization Datasets

Lists all available datasets published by one particular organization you specify.

Get Status

Checks the overall API status of Data.gov, providing total counts for groups...

Get Tag

Returns details about a specific tag (like 'public-safety'), along with how many datasets use it.

Get Tag Datasets

Retrieves all dataset titles and download links associated with a given descriptive tag.

Get Group Datasets

Lists all datasets that fall under a specific topic group, such as 'education'.

List Groups

Returns a list of every major topic group available on the site (e.g., finance...

List Organizations

Lists all federal agencies that have contributed data to Data.gov.

List Resource Formats

Displays a list of all possible file formats (JSON, CSV, etc.) available for...

List Tags

Shows every active tag used across the catalog and how many datasets are associated with it.

Search Datasets

Performs a comprehensive search using free text, filtering by organization or group to find specific public records.

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Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

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Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

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Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

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Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Data.gov MCP for AI Agents integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Make Your AI Do More

Start with Data.gov, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
  • New servers added to the catalog weekly
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Data.gov MCP: Finding US Public Records with Federal Datasets

Today, finding comprehensive public records is a massive time sink. Researchers and journalists spend hours navigating dozens of agency websites, manually checking different databases for the same topic. It's an endless cycle of logging in, clicking through tabs, and copy-pasting links just to verify if the data exists.

With this MCP, you simply ask your agent what you need—like 'All records on renewable energy.' The system handles the cross-referencing across multiple federal sources and provides a consolidated list of available datasets and their download options. You get instant, structured access.

Data.gov MCP: Understanding Data Structure with Topic Groups

Manually identifying which specific agency holds the data you need—is it the Census Bureau or the Department of Commerce? You have to check each one individually, and they often use different naming conventions for similar topics.

This MCP solves that by allowing you to browse high-level topic groups using `list_groups`. It shows you all related datasets under 'Finance' or 'Health,' grouping them logically so you know exactly where to look next. You don't have to guess.

What Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP does for your AI

Need to dig into government data? This MCP lets your AI agent converse with the entire Data.gov catalog. You don’t need to mess with API keys or write complex queries just to get started. Instead, you talk naturally about what you're looking for—say, 'Give me all datasets on water quality in Florida.' The system handles the search across hundreds of agencies and topics.

It provides structure by allowing you to explore data groups like 'Health' or 'Finance,' or drill down into specific agencies like the Census Bureau. If your research requires understanding what kind of files are available, it shows formats ranging from JSON to CSV. Connecting this through Vinkius gives your AI client access to all these resources in one place, letting you spend time analyzing data instead of building connections.

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Frequently asked questions about Data.gov MCP for AI Agents MCP

Do I need an API key? +

No! Data.gov data is public domain and freely accessible. No authentication required.

How many datasets are available? +

Data.gov catalogs 300,000+ datasets from over 200 federal agencies including NASA, USDA, EPA, NOAA, Department of Education, Census Bureau and many more.

What organizations publish data? +

Over 200 federal agencies including NASA, USDA, EPA, NOAA, Department of Education, Census Bureau, Department of Transportation, FBI, CDC, FDA and many more.

What formats are available? +

Common formats: CSV, JSON, XML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, PDF, HTML, RDF, KML, ZIP. Use list_resource_formats to see all available formats.