OpenGov Socrata

1. Identify the Data Portal URL You Want to Use
   Decide which Socrata-powered open data portal you wish to access (e.g., https://data.cityofchicago.org, https://data.cityofnewyork.us, etc.). You can find a list of supported portals here: Socrata Open Data Portals.

2. Open the FastMCP Connection Interface
   In your MCP client (such as Claude Desktop), locate and open the interface for creating or editing a connection to a new MCP server.

3. Add a New MCP Server
   Use the "Install Now" button or similar interface control to add a new MCP server integration.

4. Fill in the Required ENV Value
   When prompted for environment variable configuration, fill in the value for:

   • DATA_PORTAL_URL
     Set this to the desired portal’s full URL (e.g., https://data.cityofchicago.org).

5. Complete the Connection Setup
   Save the connection. Restart your client if necessary, so it recognizes the new environment variable.

Note:
No API key or token is needed for this integration—only the portal URL must be specified. You can change the portal URL at any time to connect to a different government data source.