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linz-data-service

Search and inspect LINZ Data Service catalogue layers, licences, tags, and endpoints via JSON APIs.

24|6|Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#permissions#geospatial#dataset discovery#service endpoints#api catalog#linz#nz data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill linz-data-service
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: linz-data-service
Source: https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills/tree/main/skills/linz-data-service
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill linz-data-service

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Helps you find and evaluate public Toitū Te Whenua LINZ datasets and advertised geospatial services without needing to log in or reverse-engineer endpoints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Public catalogue search: Search LINZ Data Service layers by query (e.g., “address”, “parcels”, “hydrography”) and quickly see titles, IDs, and access level.
  • Layer inspection with licences and tags: Retrieve detailed layer metadata including description, licence, tags, permissions, and relevant URLs.
  • Service discovery for OGC/Koordinates endpoints: List advertised service templates for a layer and report which services require no auth vs API-key auth.
  • Use case: You’re building an NZ geospatial agent and need reliable discovery of public layers (like addresses) plus the associated view/download service options while staying read-only for catalogue metadata.

Quick Start

Ask your agent to run the LINZ catalogue search for layers matching the topic you care about, for example: search address with JSON output to retrieve candidate layer IDs and access details.

Frequently Asked Questions about linz-data-service

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover LINZ datasets and service endpoints without logging in?▼

You can discover LINZ datasets by using no-login JSON APIs to search the public Koordinates catalogue, returning layer titles, IDs, licences, tags, and advertised service endpoints.

What LINZ geospatial layers can I find using the public catalogue search?▼

The catalogue search returns public LINZ geospatial layers including addresses, parcels, imagery, hydrography, and roads, providing structured metadata for each dataset layer.

How do I check which LINZ service endpoints require an API key versus no authentication?▼

You can inspect a layer's metadata to list advertised OGC and Koordinates service templates, which explicitly report which service endpoints require API-key authentication versus no auth.

Can I retrieve licences and permissions for NZ geospatial datasets via read-only APIs?▼

Yes, you can retrieve detailed layer metadata including descriptions, licences, tags, and permissions for NZ geospatial datasets using strictly read-only catalogue querying APIs.

Does LINZ Data Service catalogue search support structured JSON output for layer inspection?▼

Yes, the LINZ Data Service catalogue search supports structured JSON output, allowing you to programmatically inspect layer details, access levels, and associated URLs.

What are the limitations of using read-only APIs for LINZ dataset discovery?▼

Read-only APIs are limited to querying catalogue metadata and reporting authentication boundaries for service URLs; they do not support writing data or bypassing API-key requirements for restricted endpoints.

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