DataGov Israel MCP Server

MCP server for Israel Government Data

Local serverstdioPython

What is the DataGov Israel MCP server?

Connect DataGov Israel to Claude, Cursor or any other MCP client and it stops being a tab you switch to. MCP server for Israel Government Data. The datagov israel mcp server is what makes that connection.

What the server does

Search thousands of public datasets, profile their structure, generate charts, and plot geographic data on maps — all from your AI assistant.

Available tools

The toolset is worth reading before you wire it up, because it tells you what the integration is really for:

  • status_show — Get CKAN version and site info
  • license_list — List available dataset licenses
  • package_list — Get all dataset IDs
  • package_search — Search datasets with filters and sorting
  • package_show — Get detailed metadata for a specific dataset
  • organization_list — List all organizations
  • organization_show — Get details of a specific organization
  • resource_search — Search for resources within datasets
  • datastore_search — Query data within a specific resource
  • fetch_data — Convenience tool — find dataset by name and fetch its data
  • Installation — The Installation tool exposed by this server
  • dataset_profile — The dataset_profile tool exposed by this server

Installation

nano-dev-utils on PyPI is all you need. Most clients run it directly, so configuration is a few lines and a restart.

Where it fits

Among the developer tooling options, the useful question is rarely "what can it do" but "what does it cost you to run" — permissions, credentials, and how much of your context its toolset consumes. DataGov Israel's toolset — status_show, license_list, package_list and 11 more — is a fair guide to whether it matches your workflow. It is maintained by aviveldan; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

SyncDev reviews every entry in this directory against the project's own documentation before publishing, and revisits them as servers change.

Worth knowing first

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • With 14 tools registered it takes up a noticeable share of the context window; turn it off in projects that never touch DataGov Israel.
  • Keep per-call confirmation enabled while you learn its behaviour; it is the cheapest safeguard you have.

Available tools

ToolWhat it does
status_showGet CKAN version and site info
license_listList available dataset licenses
package_listGet all dataset IDs
package_searchSearch datasets with filters and sorting
package_showGet detailed metadata for a specific dataset
organization_listList all organizations
organization_showGet details of a specific organization
resource_searchSearch for resources within datasets
datastore_searchQuery data within a specific resource
fetch_dataConvenience tool — find dataset by name and fetch its data
InstallationThe Installation tool exposed by this server.
dataset_profileThe dataset_profile tool exposed by this server.
chart_generatorThe chart_generator tool exposed by this server.
map_generatorThe map_generator tool exposed by this server.

How to install the DataGov Israel MCP server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datagov": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["nano-dev-utils"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • Use DataGov Israel to status show.
  • Use DataGov Israel to license list.
  • Use DataGov Israel to package list.

Frequently asked questions

It connects to the Israel Open Data Portal at data.gov.il via the CKAN API.