Datagov Au
FreeNot checkedEnables searching and retrieving Australian open government data from data.gov.au via CKAN API, including datasets, organizations, groups, tags, and resources.
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Enables searching and retrieving Australian open government data from data.gov.au via CKAN API, including datasets, organizations, groups, tags, and resources.
README
data.gov.au MCP — Australia open-data CKAN catalogue.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search |
CKAN package_search. |
package |
Single package (dataset) by id or name. |
organizations |
List publishing organizations. |
groups |
List themes (groups). |
tags |
List or search tags. |
resource |
Single resource (downloadable file) by id. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"datagov-au": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/datagov-au/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Datagov Au data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
Installing Datagov Au
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-datagov-auFAQ
Is Datagov Au MCP free?
Yes, Datagov Au MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Datagov Au need an API key?
No, Datagov Au runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Datagov Au hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install Datagov Au in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Datagov Au on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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