How to Use the IBAMA Dados Abertos MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the IBAMA Dados Abertos MCP Server configuration across our team in VS Code Copilot?

You commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your project repository specifying the server configuration. VS Code Copilot automatically detects the server and enables the tools for all team members.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot run automated compliance checks using IBAMA Dados Abertos?

Yes, by using datastoresearch to query live infraction databases. Copilot can analyze the returned rows to flag non-compliant entities in your local workspace.

Q: How do we find specific file formats using IBAMA Dados Abertos in VS Code Copilot?

You can use searchresources to filter files by format, such as CSV or PDF. Copilot will then display the matching resource metadata directly in your active chat.

Q: What is the purpose of the listorganizations tool?

The listorganizations tool returns all registered IBAMA departments and offices. This helps you map out which specific agency division published the environmental datasets you are analyzing.

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Team-wide environmental data querying in VS Code Copilot

The `datastore_search` tool allows your entire engineering team to query live environmental infraction data directly from the terminal or chat panel. By committing the configuration to your repository, every developer instantly gains access to the same database tools. This standardizes how your team interacts with government compliance registries. You avoid configuration drift and ensure everyone builds against identical data sources.

Discover datasets with this official MCP Server

Run `list_datasets` and `search_datasets` to find relevant environmental records without leaving your code editor. VS Code Copilot parses the catalog metadata to guide your team's database integration decisions. You can also use `list_groups` to filter datasets by thematic areas like environmental licensing or federal inspection. This keeps your team's development focused on relevant regulatory domains.

Detailed resource extraction and metadata analysis

Use `show_dataset` and `show_resource` to inspect the exact distribution formats and access URLs of Brazilian environmental tables. This MCP connection helps Copilot analyze these schemas to write stable ETL pipelines. If you need to verify the publishing authority, `show_organization` provides detailed info on the responsible IBAMA department. This adds an audit trail directly to your development workflow.

Setup guide

Set up IBAMA Dados Abertos 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 IBAMA Dados Abertos 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 IBAMA Dados Abertos tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent IBAMA Dados Abertos transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ibama-dados-abertos-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about IBAMA Dados Abertos MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your project repository specifying the server configuration. VS Code Copilot automatically detects the server and enables the tools for all team members.

Yes, by using `datastore_search` to query live infraction databases. Copilot can analyze the returned rows to flag non-compliant entities in your local workspace.

You can use `search_resources` to filter files by format, such as CSV or PDF. Copilot will then display the matching resource metadata directly in your active chat.

The `list_organizations` tool returns all registered IBAMA departments and offices. This helps you map out which specific agency division published the environmental datasets you are analyzing.

The MCP server runs inside a zero-trust, ephemeral sandbox that handles your connections securely. Your queries to the Brazilian environmental registry are direct and encrypted, leaving no persistent footprint on external servers.

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