Guide
Using the MDC Python SDK Library to Download Datasets
In this guide, you will learn how to use the MDC Python SDK Library to download datasets from the Mozilla Data Collective website.
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MDC Release Notes - 27.02.26
This week: dataset filtering, enhanced uploader request flow, API improvements, and 20 new datasets!
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MDC Release Notes - 13.02.26
This week: new features for uploaders, updates to dataset search, and new datasets on MDC!
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FAQ: How can I remove published datasets from MDC?
If you need to remove a dataset from Mozilla Data Collective after it has been published, you can make your dataset private through the following steps: 1. Sign into your account - make sure you are using the account that published the dataset originally 2. Go to your Profile >
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Updates to MDC REST API and Python Library
Tl;dr: Update to newest version of the MDC Python library (0.2.0 or newer) to continue downloading datasets
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FAQ: How long does it take to publish my dataset on MDC?
We review every request to become a data provider on Mozilla Data Collective. Reviewing Uploader Requests If you have not already been in contact with our team about uploading data to Mozilla Data Collective, a member of our team will reach out to you via email to discuss your dataset
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FAQ: How can I contribute to Mozilla Data Collective?
We are a collective of linguists, technologists, activists, researchers and creatives. Whether you’re interested in stewarding data, conducting research, developing new AI and ML technologies, or just want to be part of our community working to make AI all it promises to be - not all it threatens to
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FAQ: Do I need to be part of an organization to upload a dataset to Mozilla Data Collective?
No, you do not need to be a part of an organization to upload a dataset to Mozilla Data Collective. We recognize that there are many use cases where an individual might want to share datasets that they have created, either on their own or on behalf of a group.
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FAQ: What does it mean to exclusively host my dataset on Mozilla Data Collective?
When you upload a dataset to Mozilla Data Collective, you have the option to make your dataset exclusive to MDC. The default terms of use for data providers on the platform is that datasets are exclusive to MDC. Choosing to host your dataset exclusively with MDC means that you do
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FAQ: What kind of datasets can I publish on Mozilla Data Collective?
Our priority is technology that is more multilingual, multicultural, and multi-modal. We prioritise helping communities unlock content that is not on the web already, and prefer audio, image, and video formats, though we will also accept text documents that advance the above goals. Our expectation is that each dataset is
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FAQ: What are the main points of the MDC Terms of Use?
About downloading and using datasets When downloading a dataset, am I getting permission to use it from Mozilla Data Collective or the Data Provider? When you download a dataset from Mozilla Data Collective, you are entering into an agreement with the Data Provider who published the dataset. Data Providers set