data.gouv.fr MCP Server

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Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) to search, explore, and analyze datasets from data.gouv.fr, the French national Open Data platform, directly through conversation.

Instead of manually browsing the website, you can simply ask questions like "Quels jeux de données sont disponibles sur les prix de l'immobilier ?" or "Montre-moi les dernières données de population pour Paris" and get instant answers.

[!TIP] Use it now: A public instance is available for everyone at https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp with no access restrictions. To connect your favorite chatbot, simply follow the connection instructions below.

🌐 Connect your chatbot to the MCP server

Use the hosted endpoint https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp (recommended). If you self-host, swap in your own URL.

The MCP server configuration depends on your client. Use the appropriate configuration format for your client:

AnythingLLM | Autohand Code | ChatGPT | Claude Code | Claude Desktop | Cursor | Gemini CLI | HuggingChat | IBM Bob | Kiro CLI | Kiro IDE | Le Chat (Mistral) | Mistral Vibe | OpenCode | VS Code | Windsurf

AnythingLLM

1. Locate the anythingllm_mcp_servers.json file in your AnythingLLM storage plugins directory:

   • Linux: ~/.config/anythingllm-desktop/storage/plugins/anythingllm_mcp_servers.json
   • MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/anythingllm-desktop/storage/plugins/anythingllm_mcp_servers.json
   • Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\anythingllm-desktop\storage\plugins\anythingllm_mcp_servers.json

2. Add the following configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datagouv": {
      "type": "streamable",
      "url": "https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp"
    }
  }
}

For more details, see the AnythingLLM MCP documentation.

Autohand Code

Use the Autohand Code CLI to register the hosted endpoint:

autohand mcp add --transport http datagouv https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp

Add --scope project to keep the registration in the current workspace.

ChatGPT

Available for paid plans only (Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise).

1. Access Settings: Open ChatGPT in your browser, go to Settings, then Apps and connectors.
2. Enable Dev Mode: Open Advanced settings and enable Developer mode.
3. Add Connector: Return to Settings > Connectors > Browse connectors and click Add a new connector.
4. Configure the connector: Set the URL to https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp and save to activate the tools.

Claude Code

Use the claude mcp command to add the MCP server:

claude mcp add --transport http datagouv https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp

Claude Desktop

Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration file (typically ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Linux, ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on MacOS, or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on Windows):

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

Claude Desktop on Windows: If the server appears in the list but never connects (no handshake, tools missing), Claude may be using its built-in Node.js runtime, which does not see packages installed with your system npm (including a global mcp-remote). Set isUsingBuiltInNodeForMcp to false at the root of the same config file so npx uses your installed Node — then restart Claude Desktop:

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

See issue #69 for background.

Cursor

Cursor supports MCP servers through its settings. To configure the server:

1. Open Cursor Settings
2. Search for "MCP" or "Model Context Protocol"
3. Add a new MCP server with the following configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datagouv": {
      "url": "https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp",
      "transport": "http"
    }
  }
}

Gemini CLI

Add the following to your ~/.gemini/settings.json file (Linux: ~/.gemini/settings.json, MacOS: ~/.gemini/settings.json, Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.gemini\settings.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datagouv": {
      "httpUrl": "https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp"
    }
  }
}

HuggingChat

1. Access Settings: In the chat interface, click the + icon, select MCP Servers, and click Manage MCP Servers.
2. Add Server: Click the + Add Server button in the server management window.
3. Configure the Server: Enter a Server Name (e.g., "Data Gouv") and set the Server URL to https://mcp.data.gouv.fr/mcp. Click Add Server to save.
4. Verify Connection: Click the Health Check button on the new server card to confirm it displays as Connected. Ensure the toggle is activated to use the tools in your chat.

IBM Bob

IBM Bob supports MCP servers through its settings. To configure the server:

1. Click the setting icon in the Bob panel.
2. Select the MCP tab.
3. Click the appropriate button:

• Edit Global MCP: Opens the global mcp_settings.json file
• Edit Project MCP: Opens the project-specific .bob/mcp.json file (Bob creates it if it does not exist)

Both files use JSON format with an