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datagouv-mcp-server

Search and explore French Open Data datasets from data.gouv.fr through MCP-compatible AI chatbots.

7|2|Updated May 16, 2026
Search Tags:#Docker#MCP#open data#data.gouv.fr#dataset search#french government data#chatbot integration
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/mcp-skills --skill datagouv-mcp-server-reason-machines
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: datagouv-mcp-server
Source: https://github.com/reason-machines/mcp-skills/tree/main/skills/datagouv-mcp-server
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/mcp-skills --skill datagouv-mcp-server-reason-machines

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Finding and exploring datasets on data.gouv.fr normally requires manually browsing the French national Open Data portal. This Skill connects AI chatbots to the data.gouv.fr MCP server so users can search, inspect, and analyze French public datasets through natural language conversation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Dataset Search: Query datasets by keywords, organizations, tags, badges, licenses, and other filters via the search_datasets tool. - Metadata Exploration: Retrieve dataset details with get_dataset, list files with list_resources, and inspect individual resources with get_resource. - Flexible Deployment: Connect to the public hosted instance at https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp with no API key, or self-host with Docker or Python/uv. - Use Case: Ask your chatbot "What datasets does INSEE publish about population?" and receive structured results with dataset IDs, then drill into resources to find downloadable CSV files. ## Quick Start Connect to the data.gouv.fr MCP server and search for French open datasets about real estate prices in Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions about datagouv-mcp-server

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I connect Claude Desktop to the data.gouv.fr MCP server?▼

Add a datagouv entry to claude_desktop_config.json using npx mcp-remote with the URL https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp. On Windows, also set isUsingBuiltInNodeForMcp to false at the root level if the server fails to connect.

How do I search French open data datasets with MCP?▼

Use the search_datasets tool with a query parameter q plus optional filters like organization, tag, badge, license, and page_size. Results can be paginated with the page parameter, and get_dataset retrieves full details for a specific dataset ID or slug.

Does the data.gouv.fr MCP server require an API key?▼

No API key is required. The server provides read-only access to data.gouv.fr, and the public hosted instance at https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp works without any authentication or local installation.

Can I use the datagouv MCP server with ChatGPT or Cursor?▼

Yes. ChatGPT paid plans support it via Settings, Apps and connectors, by adding a custom connector with the server URL. Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Le Chat, and HuggingChat are also supported with HTTP transport configuration.

Why is the datagouv MCP server not connecting in Claude Desktop on Windows?▼

This is a known issue where the server appears in the list but never connects. Add "isUsingBuiltInNodeForMcp": false at the root of claude_desktop_config.json, as documented in the project's issue tracker.

Can the datagouv MCP server modify or publish datasets?▼

No. The server is strictly read-only, exposing tools only for searching datasets, retrieving dataset details, and listing or inspecting resources. It cannot create, update, or delete any content on data.gouv.fr.

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