data.gouv.fr MCP Server

What it does

This server integrates the French national Open Data platform (data.gouv.fr) with AI chatbots. It allows users to search for datasets, explore metadata, and query actual data from CSV/XLS resources via the Tabular API without leaving the chat interface.

Tools

• search_datasets: Find datasets using keywords.
• get_dataset_info: Retrieve detailed metadata for a specific dataset.
• list_dataset_resources: List files associated with a dataset.
• get_resource_info: Get specific details about a resource file.
• query_resource_data: Fetch rows from a resource using the Tabular API.
• search_dataservices: Find registered external APIs (dataservices).
• get_dataservice_info: Retrieve metadata for a specific API service.
• get_dataservice_openapi_spec: Summarize the OpenAPI spec of a dataservice.
• get_metrics: Track visits and downloads for datasets.

Installation

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datagouv": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop
• Claude Code
• Cursor
• Gemini CLI
• HuggingChat
• IBM Bob
• Kiro CLI/IDE
• Le Chat (Mistral)
• Mistral Vibe
• OpenCode
• VS Code
• Windsurf