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gov-data

Query the data.gov.uk CKAN catalogue for UK government dataset metadata.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026
Search Tags:#government#datasets#uk#catalogue#opendata#ckan
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill gov-data
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gov-data
Source: https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot/tree/main/skills/gov-data
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill gov-data

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the difficulty of navigating the vast, fragmented landscape of UK government data by providing a unified interface to search and retrieve metadata for over 58,000 datasets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full-text Search: Query the CKAN catalogue to find datasets across central departments and local authorities.
  • Metadata Retrieval: Access detailed records including resource formats, publishing organizations, and topic groups.
  • Use Case: If you need to identify which government departments have published spending data or structured information on a specific policy topic, this skill allows you to programmatically query the central index.

Quick Start

Use the gov-data skill to search for all datasets related to transport published by the Department for Transport.

Frequently Asked Questions about gov-data

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search UK government open data datasets across different departments?▼

You can search UK government open data datasets by querying the data.gov.uk CKAN catalogue, which supports full-text search and filtering by organization across central departments, local authorities, and statutory bodies.

What metadata is available for UK government datasets in the CKAN catalogue?▼

The CKAN catalogue provides metadata for UK government datasets including resource formats, publishing organizations, and topic groups to facilitate structured data discovery and research.

Can I find datasets from specific local authorities or statutory bodies using data.gov.uk?▼

Yes, you can filter the data.gov.uk catalogue by organization to retrieve datasets published by specific central departments, local authorities, and statutory bodies.

How do I get resource format details for a dataset published on data.gov.uk?▼

You retrieve dataset-specific resource information by querying the CKAN catalogue, which returns detailed metadata records including the available resource formats for each dataset.

What is the best way to programmatically discover UK government spending data?▼

The best way to discover UK government spending data is to programmatically query the central data.gov.uk CKAN index using full-text search to identify which departments have published structured spending data.

Are there limitations to searching over 58,000 UK government datasets through this catalogue?▼

The catalogue provides metadata retrieval and search across over 58,000 datasets, but users must access the resource URLs separately to download and analyze the actual structured data files.

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