Question 1

What is an MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models like Claude to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Question 2

What is the OpenGov MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The OpenGov MCP Server is a specific MCP server that provides access to open data from Socrata-powered data portals, allowing Claude Desktop to search, retrieve, and analyze public datasets from government data portals.

Question 3

What kind of data can I access with the OpenGov MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can access a wide range of public datasets from various government agencies, covering topics like crime statistics, budget information, transportation data, and environmental indicators.

Question 4

Do I need an API key to use the OpenGov MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

No, basic usage of the OpenGov MCP Server doesn't require an API key, as it accesses public data.

Question 5

How do I install the OpenGov MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The recommended approach is to use `npx`, which allows you to run the server without any installation. Alternatively, you can manually install it from source for development purposes.

Question 6

How do I configure the OpenGov MCP Server for Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

You need to create or edit the `claude_desktop_config.json` file in your home directory, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables for the MCP server.

Question 7

What is the `DATA_PORTAL_URL` environment variable?

Accepted Answer

The `DATA_PORTAL_URL` environment variable specifies the URL of the Socrata data portal you want to access (e.g., `https://data.cityofchicago.org`).

Question 8

What is the `get_data` tool?

Accepted Answer

The `get_data` tool is a unified tool provided by the OpenGov MCP Server that Claude Desktop uses to access Socrata data. It supports various operations like searching datasets, getting dataset metadata, and querying data.

Question 9

Can I use SQL-like queries to filter data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the server supports SQL-like queries, allowing you to filter, sort, and aggregate data using familiar syntax.

Question 10

Where can I find more information about UBOS?

Accepted Answer

You can visit the UBOS website at [https://ubos.tech](https://ubos.tech) to learn more about our full-stack AI Agent Development Platform.

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