# HF Dataset MCP

> Use this tool when you need to efficiently search, filter, and analyze datasets on the Hugging Face Hub. It solves problems related to dataset discovery, exploration, and statistics analysis by providing a user-friendly interface for natural language searches and schema exploration. The HF Dataset MCP takes in natural language queries as input and outputs relevant dataset information, making it ideal for use cases that require rapid dataset identification and inspection.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/cfahlgren1-hf-dataset-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/cfahlgren1-hf-dataset-mcp

## Description

An MCP server for the Hugging Face Dataset Viewer API that enables searching, fetching, and filtering datasets on the Hugging Face Hub. It allows users to explore schemas, perform full-text searches, and analyze dataset statistics through natural language.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/rychmydmoh)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/cfahlgren1/hf-dataset-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "cfahlgren1-hf-dataset-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/cfahlgren1-hf-dataset-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/cfahlgren1-hf-dataset-mcp/pull`

---
SkillsRegistry indexes agent skills from public registries and GitHub. Skills we have analysed are scanned with Circle-IR and scored on six dimensions; each listing states its scan coverage. More: https://skillsregistry.net/llms.txt