NDP

claude mcp add --scope project clio-ndp -- clio-kit mcp-server ndp

Install the launcher first. Restart your client after setup. Configuration locations →

clio-kit doctor --server ndp --connect

Tools​

list_organizations

List organizations available in the National Data Platform.

search_datasets

Search for datasets in the NDP using term-based or field-specific criteria.

get_dataset_details

Retrieve detailed metadata for a specific dataset by ID or name.

stage_resource

Download/stage an HTTP(S) or OSDF/Pelican dataset resource to a local file and return its local_path, size, and content-type.

Examples​

Replace example paths with your own files and check the returned results.

1. Discover Available Organizations​

List all organizations in the National Data Platform to see what data is available

Tools called:

• list_organizations - Retrieves all available organizations from the global server

This prompt will:

• Return a comprehensive list of organizations contributing data to NDP
• Show the total count of organizations available
• Provide foundation for targeted dataset searches

2. Search for Climate Data from NOAA​

I want to find climate datasets from NOAA. First show me organizations that contain "noaa" and then search for climate-related datasets from that organization.

Tools called:

• list_organizations - Filters organizations containing "noaa" to verify correct name formatting
• search_datasets - Searches for datasets with climate terms from the verified NOAA organization

This prompt will:

• Verify the correct NOAA organization name format
• Find all climate-related datasets published by NOAA
• Return dataset metadata including titles, descriptions, and resource information

3. Find CSV Datasets about Temperature Monitoring​

Find datasets that contain temperature sensor data in CSV format, limit to 10 results

Tools called:

• search_datasets - Searches with advanced parameters for temperature data in CSV format

This prompt will:

• Search across all fields for temperature-related terms
• Filter results to only CSV format resources
• Limit results to 10 datasets to manage response size
• Return detailed metadata for each matching dataset

4. Get Complete Information About a Specific Dataset​

I found a dataset with ID "dataset-12345-climate-temp" in my search. Give me all the details about this dataset including all its resources and metadata.

Tools called:

• get_dataset_details - Retrieves comprehensive information for the specified dataset ID

This prompt will:

• Fetch complete dataset metadata using the provided ID
• Return all associated resources with download URLs and formats
• Provide additional metadata fields and processing information
• Show resource count and detailed descriptions

5. Multi-Server Search Workflow​

Search for oceanographic datasets on both global and local servers, focusing on those from research institutions

Tools called:

• list_organizations - First on global server, then on local server to compare available organizations
• search_datasets - Search global server for oceanographic data
• search_datasets - Search local server for oceanographic data

This prompt will:

• Compare organization availability across different NDP servers
• Search multiple server instances for comprehensive coverage
• Filter results by research institution organizations
• Provide comparative analysis of dataset availability

6. Advanced Filtering for Specific Research Needs​

Find datasets that have "satellite imagery" in their description, are in NetCDF format, and were published after 2020. Also show me organizations that might have earth observation data.

Tools called:

• list_organizations - Filter organizations that might contain earth observation data
• search_datasets - Advanced search with description, format, and timestamp filtering

This prompt will:

• Identify organizations likely to have earth observation datasets
• Use advanced field-specific search parameters
• Filter by resource format and temporal constraints
• Return highly targeted results matching specific research criteria