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aii_owid_datasets

Search and download datasets from the Our World in Data catalog using BM25 search.

1|Updated Feb 27, 2026
Search Tags:#search#data#statistics#download#datasets#our world in data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AMGrobelnik/ai-inventor-old3 --skill aii-owid-datasets
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: aii_owid_datasets
Source: https://github.com/AMGrobelnik/ai-inventor-old3/tree/main/.claude/skills/aii_owid_datasets
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AMGrobelnik/ai-inventor-old3 --skill aii-owid-datasets

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires owid-catalog, pandas, pyarrow, rank-bm25, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to easily search for and download datasets from the Our World in Data catalog, providing access to a vast repository of global statistics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search Datasets: Find relevant datasets using keyword queries against titles, descriptions, and variable metadata.
  • Download Tables: Retrieve specific data tables in various formats (mini, preview, full) for analysis.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs data on global CO2 emissions over time. They can use this Skill to search for "CO2 emissions," review the available datasets, and download the most suitable one for their analysis.

Quick Start

Search for datasets related to renewable energy and download the top result.

Frequently Asked Questions about aii_owid_datasets

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I download global statistics datasets from Our World in Data?▼

To download global statistics datasets from Our World in Data, use Python scripts to search the OWID catalog via BM25 queries or retrieve specific table paths, fetching data in preview, mini, or full formats.

How does BM25 search work for finding datasets?▼

BM25 search works by matching your keyword queries against titles, descriptions, and variable metadata in the Our World in Data catalog. This mechanism ranks datasets by relevance to return the most suitable global statistics.

Do I need network access to use the Our World in Data catalog Skill?▼

Yes, you need network access to use the Our World in Data catalog Skill. The Python scripts require a live connection to query the remote OWID catalog and download global statistics on health, economics, and demographics.

What data formats can I retrieve when downloading OWID tables?▼

When downloading OWID tables, you can retrieve data in mini, preview, or full formats. These downloaded datasets are processed with pandas and pyarrow for subsequent analysis of global statistics.

What's the best way to search for global CO2 emissions data using Python?▼

The best way to search for global CO2 emissions data using Python is querying the Our World in Data catalog with keyword queries. The BM25 search reviews variable metadata to find and download relevant statistics.

What limitations exist when searching for datasets with rank-bm25?▼

A limitation of searching with rank-bm25 is that it relies strictly on keyword matching against titles, descriptions, and variable metadata. It requires network access and may miss datasets if query terms mismatch the catalog's text.

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