What is Data Gov Il Mcp

The MCP server for data.gov.il is a tool designed for accessing and interacting with open datasets from the Israeli government. It allows users, including AI assistants like Claude, to search, discover, and analyze a vast range of public datasets available on Israel’s national open data portal.

Use cases

This MCP server can be used for various applications, such as conducting research on government transparency, analyzing municipal budgets, exploring health data, or gaining insights from transportation datasets. It effectively supports data-driven decision-making by providing easy access to diverse datasets for developers, researchers, and data enthusiasts.

How to use

To use the MCP server, clone the repository, install the necessary dependencies, and configure it within the Claude Desktop environment by specifying the command to run the server. After restarting the application, users can access various tools such as searching for datasets, retrieving dataset details, and querying actual data records.

Key features

The server offers several useful tools, including the ability to search for datasets by keywords, get detailed information about specific datasets, extract and analyze data records, browse government organizations, and list all available datasets. These features enhance data accessibility and facilitate in-depth analysis of government data.

Where to use

The MCP server can be utilized in environments where access to MCP-compatible clients is available, like Claude Desktop. It is suitable for researchers, developers, and data analysts who require real-time access to Israeli government datasets for various purposes, including academic studies, policy analysis, and business intelligence.

Data.gov.il MCP Server

🇮🇱 MCP server for accessing Israeli Government Open Data through data.gov.il

Enables Claude and other AI assistants to search, discover, and analyze thousands of government datasets from Israel’s open data portal.

⚡ Quick Start

Installation

# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/DavidOsherProceed/data-gov-il-mcp.git
cd data-gov-il-mcp
npm install

Claude Desktop Setup

Add to your Claude Desktop config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "data-gov-il": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/data-gov-il-mcp/stdio.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop and look for the 🔧 MCP tools icon.

🛠️ Available Tools

• 🔍 find_datasets - Search for datasets by keywords (Hebrew/English)
• 📊 get_dataset_info - Get detailed information about any dataset
• 🎯 search_records - Extract and analyze actual data
• 🏛️ list_organizations - Browse government organizations
• 📋 list_all_datasets - List all available datasets

💡 Example Usage

// Find municipal budget data
find_datasets("תקציב עירייה")

// Get info about bank branches dataset
get_dataset_info("branches")

// Search for banks in Tel Aviv
search_records(resource_id="2202bada-4baf-45f5-aa61-8c5bad9646d3", 
               q="תל אביב", limit=10)

🌐 About

This server connects to data.gov.il - Israel’s national open data portal with datasets from:

• Government ministries (Health, Finance, Transportation, etc.)
• Local authorities and municipalities
• Public companies and regulatory bodies

Uses the CKAN API for real-time access to live government data.

📋 Requirements

• Node.js 18+
• Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible client
• Internet connection

🤝 Contributing

Issues and pull requests welcome! This is an open source project to make Israeli government data more accessible.

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file.