Opengov
Enables Claude Desktop to access and analyze open datasets from Socrata-powered government data portals.
About
Opengov provides an MCP server that allows Claude Desktop to connect to Socrata Open Data APIs. This integration facilitates searching, retrieving, and analyzing public datasets from various government entities, such as cities, states, and federal agencies. It offers a unified 'get_data' tool with functionalities ranging from dataset discovery and metadata retrieval to data querying and portal usage statistics, all without requiring an API key for basic usage.
Key Features
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- Search and discover datasets by keyword, category, or tags
- Run SQL-like queries to retrieve and analyze data
- View dataset metadata and column information
- Get portal usage statistics
Use Cases
- Querying dataset records using SQL-like syntax.
- Accessing Chicago's open data regarding car tows.
- Analyzing budget data from a city's open data portal.