Ckan MCP server

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• ckan_analyze_datasets
• ckan_catalog_stats

  Get a statistical overview of a CKAN portal: total dataset count and breakdown by category, format, and organization. Single CKAN call (package_search with rows=0 and facets). No query needed. Args: - server_url (string): Base URL of the CKAN server - facet_limit (number): Max entries per facet section (default 20) - response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format Returns: Total dataset count

• ckan_datastore_search
• ckan_datastore_search_sql
• ckan_find_portals
• ckan_find_relevant_datasets
• ckan_get_mqa_quality

  Get MQA (Metadata Quality Assurance) quality metrics for a dataset on dati.gov.it. Returns quality score and detailed metrics (accessibility, reusability, interoperability, findability, contextuality) from data.europa.eu. Only works with dati.gov.it server. Typical workflow: ckan_package_show (get dataset ID) \u2192 ckan_get_mqa_quality \u2192 ckan_get_mqa_quality_details (for non-max dimensions)

• ckan_get_mqa_quality_details

  Get detailed MQA (Metadata Quality Assurance) quality reasons for a dataset on dati.gov.it. Returns dimension scores, non-max reasons, and raw MQA flags from data.europa.eu. Only works with dati.gov.it server. Typical workflow: ckan_get_mqa_quality (get overview scores) \u2192 ckan_get_mqa_quality_details (inspect failing metrics)

• ckan_group_list

  List all groups on a CKAN server. Groups are thematic collections of datasets. Args: - server_url (string): Base URL of CKAN server - all_fields (boolean): Return full objects vs just names (default: false) - sort (string): Sort field (default: "name asc") - limit (number): Maximum results (default: 100). Use 0 to get only the count via faceting - offset (number): Pagination offset (default: 0) -

• ckan_group_search

  Search for groups by name pattern. This tool provides a simpler interface than package_search for finding groups. Wildcards are automatically added around the search pattern. Args: - server_url (string): Base URL of CKAN server - pattern (string): Search pattern (e.g., "energia", "salute") - response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format Returns: List of matching groups with dataset counts T

• ckan_group_show

  Get details of a specific group. Args: - server_url (string): Base URL of CKAN server - id (string): Group ID or name - include_datasets (boolean): Include list of datasets (default: true) - response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format Returns: Group details with optional datasets Typical workflow: ckan_group_show \u2192 ckan_package_show (inspect a dataset) \u2192 ckan_datastore_search (q

• ckan_list_resources
• ckan_organization_list
• ckan_organization_search
• ckan_organization_show

  Get details of a specific organization. Args: - server_url (string): Base URL of CKAN server - id (string): Organization ID or name - include_datasets (boolean): Include list of datasets (default: true) - include_users (boolean): Include list of users (default: false) - response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format Returns: Organization details with optional datasets and users Typical workf

• ckan_package_search
• ckan_package_show
• ckan_status_show

  Check if a CKAN server is available and get version information. Useful to verify server accessibility before making other requests. Also shows the count of High-Value Datasets (HVD) when the portal supports it. Args: - server_url (string): Base URL of CKAN server Returns: Server status, version information, and HVD dataset count (if available) Typical workflow: ckan_status_show (verify server is

• ckan_tag_list

  List tags from a CKAN server using faceting. This returns tag names with counts, optionally filtered by dataset query or tag substring. Args: - server_url (string): Base URL of CKAN server - q (string): Dataset search query (default: "*:*") - fq (string): Filter query (optional) - tag_query (string): Filter tags by substring (optional) - limit (number): Max tags to return (default: 100, max: 1000)

• sparql_query

• Code scan2 source files scanned25/25
• –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
• –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
• Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
• Maintenancelast push 0 days ago15/15
• Maintainer identitynamespace and repository owner differ; GitHub account older than a year6/10

Ckan: common questions

Is Ckan MCP server safe?

Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (89/100). Read the Ckan safety report

How do I install Ckan?

It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Claude Desktop or Cursor config from the install section.

Does Ckan need an API key?

Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.

Is Ckan maintained?

The last commit was in the last day (2026-09-19). The latest release is v0.4.124.