How to Use the Datos.gob.es (Catálogo Nacional) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share Datos.gob.es (Catálogo Nacional) tools in VS Code Copilot?

Include the server configuration in your project's .vscode/mcp.json file. Committing this to your repo ensures the entire team can use the same tools.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Datos.gob.es (Catálogo Nacional) to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Sync catalog tools across your team in VS Code

Commit your `mcp.json` file to the repository so every engineer uses the same interface for the catalog. It makes querying public data standard across the whole team. Use `list_public_sectors` to ensure everyone is using the same taxonomy for their data analysis. Consistency is automatic when the config is shared via git.

Access distribution formats in the editor

Call `list_distributions_by_format` to see which datasets are available in CSV or other formats. This helps you decide which files to pull for your project. Use `list_distributions` to see the full list of available files for a specific dataset ID. The agent handles the lookup while you focus on building the logic.

Automate discovery with catalog search

Use `search_datasets_by_title` to find the exact resource you need for your current task. It saves you from digging through web menus. Filter by date using `list_datasets_by_date` to get the most recent updates. This ensures your code is always working with the latest information provided by the government.

Setup guide

Set up Datos.gob.es (Catálogo Nacional) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Datos.gob.es (Catálogo Nacional) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Datos.gob.es (Catálogo Nacional) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Datos.gob.es (Catálogo Nacional) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datosgobes-catalogo-nacional-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Datos.gob.es (Catálogo Nacional) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Include the server configuration in your project's `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Committing this to your repo ensures the entire team can use the same tools.

Yes, by defining the server in the shared project configuration, every developer gets the tools automatically. It simplifies the setup for enterprise-wide rollouts.

No, the server fetches current information from the API with every request. You are always seeing the latest status of the catalog.

The connection is established directly between your editor and the public catalog. No intermediate servers handle your traffic, maintaining a clear path to the data source.

The server runs in an isolated process that only performs read-only operations on public government data. It cannot modify your files or access your local network.

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