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MCP Census Server

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The MCP Census Server is a robust Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for accessing US Census Bureau data via JSON-RPC over HTTP. It provides a structured and validated way to retrieve census data.

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What is MCP Census Server?

The MCP Census Server is a server that allows users to access US Census Bureau data using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) via JSON-RPC over HTTP. It provides a structured and validated way to retrieve census data and includes features like caching, authentication, and interactive API documentation.

How to use MCP Census Server?

To use the server, clone the repository, configure the environment variables with your Census API key and server API key, install the dependencies, and start the server. Send JSON-RPC requests to the server's endpoint with the appropriate headers for authentication. The Swagger UI at /docs provides interactive API documentation.

Key features of MCP Census Server

  • JSON-RPC 2.0 support

  • Pydantic models for request/response validation

  • Caching of Census API responses

  • API key authentication

  • Health check endpoint

  • Interactive API documentation (Swagger UI)

  • MCP methods for tool listing and invocation

Use cases of MCP Census Server

  • Retrieving US Census Bureau data programmatically

  • Integrating census data into applications and services

  • Building tools and applications that require census information

  • Providing a structured and validated interface to the Census API

FAQ from MCP Census Server

What is JSON-RPC?

JSON-RPC is a stateless, light-weight remote procedure call (RPC) protocol encoded in JSON.

How do I get a Census API key?

You can obtain a Census API key from the US Census Bureau website.

What is the purpose of the SERVER_API_KEY?

The SERVER_API_KEY is used for authenticating requests to the MCP Census Server.

How do I access the API documentation?

The API documentation is available at the /docs endpoint of the server.

Can I send batch requests?

Yes, the server supports JSON-RPC 2.0 batch requests.