How to Use the Minas Gerais (Estado) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I query Minas Gerais (Estado) data in Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once you restart the app, the tools will appear under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: Can I use this MCP server for Minas Gerais (Estado) research on Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can use searchpackages to find relevant datasets. It connects directly to the portal and fetches live information for your analysis.

Get live public data from the Minas Gerais (Estado) portal directly inside your Claude Desktop chat.

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Browse Minas Gerais (Estado) datasets

Stop jumping between your browser and chat. You can now use `list_packages` and `list_organizations` to see exactly what data is available from the state government. Your agent pulls the latest records directly from the source. Just ask for a specific department to see their published files using `get_organization`.

Search resources with Claude Desktop

Find specific files within the portal without guessing. Use `search_resources` to query by name or topic, then call `get_resource` to grab the download link. This MCP server gives you a clean way to handle metadata. You get the exact file you need without hunting through government web pages.

Fetch detailed dataset metadata

Need the full breakdown of a dataset? Use `get_package` to pull the complete metadata object into your conversation window. You can see tags, creation dates, and descriptions instantly. It’s the fastest way to verify if a Minas Gerais (Estado) dataset fits your current project.

Setup guide

Set up Minas Gerais (Estado) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Minas Gerais (Estado) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Minas Gerais (Estado) MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under minas-gerais-estado-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "minas-gerais-estado-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Minas Gerais (Estado) MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Once you restart the app, the tools will appear under the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, you can use `search_packages` to find relevant datasets. It connects directly to the portal and fetches live information for your analysis.

The server only sends your search queries to the public API endpoint. Your local data and chat history remain on your machine.

It accesses public metadata like package titles, organization names, and resource links. It does not touch your personal files or private credentials.

No. The server requires an active internet connection to reach the public portal API. It cannot function without hitting the remote endpoint.

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