Opengov FAQs

Question 1

What kind of data can I access with Opengov?

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You can access any public dataset available on a Socrata-powered data portal. This includes data from cities, states, and federal agencies, such as datasets on crime, budgets, permits, and more.

Question 2

How does Opengov work with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Opengov acts as a bridge between Claude Desktop and Socrata Open Data APIs. It translates Claude Desktop queries into SoQL queries, retrieves the data, and returns it in a format that Claude Desktop can understand.

Question 3

What is Opengov?

Accepted Answer

Opengov is an MCP server that allows Claude Desktop to access and analyze open datasets from Socrata-powered government data portals. It provides a unified interface for searching, querying, and retrieving public data.

Question 4

What are the main features of Opengov?

Accepted Answer

Opengov allows you to search and discover datasets, view metadata, run SQL-like queries, and get portal usage statistics. It simplifies the process of accessing and analyzing open government data within Claude Desktop.

Question 5

Do I need an API key to use Opengov?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need an API key for basic usage, as Opengov accesses public data directly. Simply configure Opengov in your Claude Desktop configuration and start querying.

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