Seattle Open JSON
Provides structured, machine-readable information about government offices, services, and permits from the City of Seattle and Puget Sound region, available as an NPM package and an MCP server.
About
Seattle Open JSON is a versatile, open-source tool designed to make civic data from the City of Seattle easily accessible. It functions as both an npm package, offering raw data and TypeScript interfaces for developers, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes dedicated APIs for AI agents and applications. The platform collects comprehensive information on youth initiatives, community resources, recreational opportunities, and detailed permit data, all standardized into the Seattle Civic Standard (SCS) format for unified access and type-safe development.
Key Features
- TypeScript interfaces for type-safe development and data manipulation
- Comprehensive data on community resources, recreational opportunities, and permit records
- Ready-to-use MCP server exposing civic entity search, activity lookup, and permit data APIs
- 12 detailed datasets covering community centers, parks, youth programs, and building permits
- Unified data access through the Seattle Civic Standard (SCS) format with 6 core fields
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Use Cases
- Analyzing city data to identify trends, such as high-value building permits or free youth programs
- Developing AI agents and applications that require structured civic entity, activity, or permit data
- Integrating Seattle's community resource information and permit details into web or mobile applications
