Dewey Data
Searches the Dewey Platform's datasets for academic research, with schemas, coverage and sample downloads.
What Dewey Data can do in ChatGPT
Find research datasets by describing what you need.
Search Datasets
Describe the data you need and get matching datasets.
Coverage Summaries
See what each dataset covers before you commit.
View Schemas
Check the fields and structure of a dataset.
Download Samples
Get a sample file to test the data.
Many Data Providers
Over 30 premium providers available through one subscription.
You stay in control
You approve access, and you can disconnect Dewey Data at any time.
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What Dewey Data does in ChatGPT
The Dewey Data plugin lets academic researchers search the datasets on the Dewey Platform from inside ChatGPT. You describe the data you need in plain language, and it returns matching datasets with their details, so you can judge whether one fits your project.
For each dataset it can show a summary of what it covers, the schema, meaning the list of fields and what each one holds, and a sample you can download. That helps you check the data before committing to it, and spend less time hunting through catalogues.
Dewey gives access to more than 30 premium data providers through one subscription, and the listing says thousands of academics at over 500 universities use it. The listing has no example requests and does not say which parts need a subscription.
Who it is for
- Academic researchers looking for data
- PhD students planning empirical work
- Research teams comparing data providers
How to add Dewey Data to ChatGPT
- Open the Dewey Data listing in ChatGPT ↗.
- Click Install plugin.
- Sign in to your Dewey Data account when asked and approve the access it requests.
- Start a chat and ask for what you need, mentioning Dewey Data if ChatGPT does not pick it up.
- To stop, disconnect Dewey Data under apps in your ChatGPT settings.
Questions about Dewey Data
What is the Dewey Data ChatGPT plugin?
The Dewey Data plugin lets academic researchers search the datasets on the Dewey Platform from inside ChatGPT. You describe the data you need in plain language, and it returns matching datasets with their details, so you can judge whether one fits your project. It is listed in ChatGPT's plugin marketplace under Education & Research.
What can I ask Dewey Data to do in ChatGPT?
For example: "Find datasets on foot traffic to retail stores", "What does the schema look like for this dataset?", "Show the coverage period for consumer spending data".
Who makes the Dewey Data plugin for ChatGPT?
The ChatGPT listing names Dewey Data Inc. as the developer. The version listed on 8 October 2026 was 2.0.0.
How do I add Dewey Data to ChatGPT?
Open the Dewey Data listing in ChatGPT, click Install plugin, sign in to your Dewey Data account and approve the access it asks for. Then ask for what you need in a chat, mentioning Dewey Data if ChatGPT does not pick it up.
Can Dewey Data change things in my account, or only read?
It searches the Dewey Platform's catalogue and returns dataset details, schemas and downloadable samples.
Who is the Dewey Data plugin for?
Academic researchers looking for data, phD students planning empirical work and research teams comparing data providers.
Can I download data through the Dewey plugin?
You can get downloadable samples. The full data comes from Dewey's providers through one subscription.
How many data providers does Dewey cover?
More than 30 premium data providers, through one subscription.
Does Dewey Data see my ChatGPT chats?
When Dewey Data is connected, ChatGPT may share the parts of your chats and memories that matter for a request with Dewey Data. What Dewey Data does with that data falls under its own terms and privacy policy. ChatGPT keeps your training-data settings, and you can disconnect at any time.
How do I disconnect Dewey Data from ChatGPT?
Open your ChatGPT settings, go to apps, and disconnect Dewey Data. You can reconnect later from the listing.
What are alternatives to Dewey Data in ChatGPT?
Similar plugins in the ChatGPT marketplace include NYCU Library, Academic Writing Toolkit and Consensus. Each has its own page in this directory.
Privacy and your data
When Dewey Data is connected, ChatGPT may share the parts of your chats and memories that matter for a request with Dewey Data. What Dewey Data then does with that data falls under its own terms and privacy policy, not only OpenAI's. ChatGPT keeps your training-data settings for data that comes from connected apps, and you can disconnect at any time.
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