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OpenTK Dutch Parliament

r-huijts

by r-huijts

OpenTK Dutch Parliament: Access Dutch parliamentary data, search documents, and retrieve MP info for research and civic

Provides a bridge to Dutch parliamentary data through Bert Hubert's tkconv service, enabling search across documents, MP information retrieval, and access to official records for political research and civic engagement.

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Built on OpenTK's comprehensive parliamentary databaseNo API key required10 specialized tools for parliamentary data

best for

  • / Political researchers analyzing Dutch parliament
  • / Journalists covering Dutch politics
  • / Citizens researching MP positions and voting records
  • / Students studying Dutch parliamentary processes

capabilities

  • / Search parliamentary documents and debates
  • / Retrieve MP profiles and contact information
  • / Get committee details and membership
  • / Download official MP portrait photos
  • / Access document metadata and links
  • / Track recent parliamentary activities

what it does

Provides access to Dutch parliamentary data including documents, debates, MP information, and voting records through Bert Hubert's OpenTK service.

about

OpenTK Dutch Parliament is a community-built MCP server published by r-huijts that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. OpenTK Dutch Parliament: Access Dutch parliamentary data, search documents, and retrieve MP info for research and civic It is categorized under developer tools, analytics data. This server exposes 17 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.

how to install

You can install OpenTK Dutch Parliament in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.

license

MIT

OpenTK Dutch Parliament is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

readme

OpenTK Dutch Parliament: Access Dutch parliamentary data, search documents, and retrieve MP info for research and civic

TL;DR: Provides access to Dutch parliamentary data including documents, debates, MP information, and voting records through Bert Hubert's OpenTK service.

What it does

  • Search parliamentary documents and debates
  • Retrieve MP profiles and contact information
  • Get committee details and membership
  • Download official MP portrait photos
  • Access document metadata and links
  • Track recent parliamentary activities

Best for

  • Political researchers analyzing Dutch parliament
  • Journalists covering Dutch politics
  • Citizens researching MP positions and voting records
  • Students studying Dutch parliamentary processes

Highlights

  • Built on OpenTK's comprehensive parliamentary database
  • No API key required
  • 10 specialized tools for parliamentary data

FAQ

What is the OpenTK Dutch Parliament MCP server?
OpenTK Dutch Parliament is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for OpenTK Dutch Parliament?
This profile displays 49 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.6 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.

Use Cases

Extended AI Capabilities

Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation

Example

Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services

Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent

Context Enhancement

Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data

Example

Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases

Get more accurate, context-aware responses

Workflow Automation

Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools

Example

Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification

Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
  • Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
  • Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
  • Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration

Time Estimate

15-60 minutes depending on server complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
  2. 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
  3. 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
  4. 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
  5. 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
  6. 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
  7. 7.Document successful patterns for reuse

Troubleshooting

  • MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
  • Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
  • Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
  • Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
  • Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
  • +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
  • +Test in non-production environment first
  • +Monitor resource usage and performance
  • +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
  • +Document configuration for team members
  • +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration

✗ Don't

  • Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
  • Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
  • Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
  • Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
  • Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause

💡 Pro Tips

  • Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
  • Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
  • Share successful configurations with team
  • Use MCP inspector for debugging
  • Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting

Technical Details

Architecture

Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.

Protocols

  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • JSON-RPC 2.0
  • stdio or HTTP transport

Compatibility

  • Claude Desktop
  • Cursor IDE
  • Custom MCP clients

When to Use This

✓ Use When

Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.

Integration

  • Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
  • Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
  • Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
  • Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync

Discussion

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Ratings

4.649 reviews
  • Pratham Ware· Dec 20, 2024

    OpenTK Dutch Parliament is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.

  • Sakura Abebe· Dec 20, 2024

    I recommend OpenTK Dutch Parliament for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.

  • Aarav Li· Dec 4, 2024

    OpenTK Dutch Parliament reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • Ren Rahman· Nov 23, 2024

    OpenTK Dutch Parliament is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • Ren Li· Nov 11, 2024

    According to our notes, OpenTK Dutch Parliament benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

  • Ren Zhang· Oct 14, 2024

    We evaluated OpenTK Dutch Parliament against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • Ren Abbas· Oct 2, 2024

    OpenTK Dutch Parliament has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.

  • Ren Ramirez· Sep 21, 2024

    OpenTK Dutch Parliament is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.

  • Sakshi Patil· Sep 17, 2024

    OpenTK Dutch Parliament is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • Hana Chawla· Sep 5, 2024

    According to our notes, OpenTK Dutch Parliament benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

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