How to Use the IBAMA Dados Abertos MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf use the IBAMA Dados Abertos MCP Server to find specific environmental resources?

Cascade calls searchresources to scan metadata fields across the portal. It then automatically feeds the matching resource IDs into showresource to verify file formats before downloading.

Q: Can I write SQL-like queries inside Windsurf using IBAMA Dados Abertos?

Yes. Cascade uses the datastoresearch tool to execute precise queries on tabular datasets. You do not have to download multi-gigabyte CSV files just to inspect a few infraction records.

Q: What happens when Cascade chains multiple IBAMA Dados Abertos calls in Windsurf?

Cascade executes a sequence starting with listdatasets to find targets. It then runs showdataset and pulls raw data, handling the entire pipeline without requiring individual prompts for each step.

Q: How do I configure this MCP Server in my Windsurf environment?

Add the server config to your mcpconfig.json file under the mcpServers block. Cascade immediately detects the 9 tools and makes them available for your next prompt.

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Multi-step environmental data discovery with Cascade

The `list_datasets` tool lets Windsurf scan the entire IBAMA registry in one go. Cascade uses this MCP tool to identify relevant environmental data packages and uses `show_dataset` to extract specific resource IDs without asking you for step-by-step guidance. Instead of manually copy-pasting resource IDs, Cascade chains these calls. It reads the output of your initial scan, picks the right CSV resource, and pulls the raw tabular data directly into your workspace.

Deep tabular querying using Windsurf MCP Server tools

Querying specific database rows inside IBAMA's public tables is handled by the `datastore_search` tool. Cascade writes custom SQL filters to target specific geographic regions or infraction dates, pulling only the records you actually need. This direct query method keeps your workspace clean. By parsing the response, Cascade maps out the environmental infractions and presents a clean summary in your active file.

Automated thematic mapping of Brazilian departments

Grouping IBAMA's massive catalog into clean thematic buckets is done via the `list_groups` tool. Cascade uses this to filter down thousands of resources, then calls `show_organization` to isolate which specific Brazilian departments published the files. You get a clear map of which regulatory bodies are publishing which datasets. Running this entire discovery sequence in the background lets you focus on the actual data analysis.

Setup guide

Set up IBAMA Dados Abertos MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the IBAMA Dados Abertos MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my IBAMA Dados Abertos payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the IBAMA Dados Abertos tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Cascade calls `search_resources` to scan metadata fields across the portal. It then automatically feeds the matching resource IDs into `show_resource` to verify file formats before downloading.

Yes. Cascade uses the `datastore_search` tool to execute precise queries on tabular datasets. You do not have to download multi-gigabyte CSV files just to inspect a few infraction records.

Cascade executes a sequence starting with `list_datasets` to find targets. It then runs `show_dataset` and pulls raw data, handling the entire pipeline without requiring individual prompts for each step.

Add the server config to your `mcp_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` block. Cascade immediately detects the 9 tools and makes them available for your next prompt.

No. This MCP connection only queries public environmental metadata and tabular records from IBAMA's open portal. Your local code and workspace files remain completely private within Windsurf's secure runtime.

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