Bring Campinas
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Campinas Open Data to Cursor and start using 8 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the Campinas Open Data MCP Server?
Connect to the Campinas Open Data Portal (CKAN) and explore a wealth of public information from one of Brazil's major cities through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Dataset Discovery — Search for specific packages related to health, education, finance, or transport using keywords.
- Metadata Inspection — Retrieve full metadata for datasets and individual resources (files) to understand data structures.
- Organizational Mapping — List all city departments and organizations that provide public data.
- Thematic Exploration — Browse data by groups (e.g., 'Saúde', 'Educação') or tags to find relevant information quickly.
- Resource Access — Get direct links and metadata for CSVs, PDFs, and APIs hosted on the portal.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Campinas Portal API Key (optional for public data, required for restricted access)
- Start querying city data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Researchers & Academics — quickly find datasets for urban studies or public policy analysis.
- Developers — inspect API resources and data schemas without leaving the code editor.
- Journalists & Citizens — explore public spending and city metrics through simple questions.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Get full metadata for a specific dataset
Get metadata for a specific resource
g., Education, Health). List thematic groups
List organizations providing data
List all dataset names
List all tags used across the portal
Search for datasets matching specific criteria
g., name:financeiro). Search for resources based on fields
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Campinas Open Data into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Campinas Open Data and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Campinas Open Data in Cursor
Campinas Open Data and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Campinas Open Data to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Campinas Open Data in Cursor
The Campinas Open Data MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 8 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Campinas Open Data for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Campinas Open Data MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I search for datasets related to a specific topic like 'Health'?
You can use the search_packages tool with a query string. For example, searching for 'saude' will return all datasets categorized under health in the Campinas portal.
Can I see which city departments are publishing data?
Yes! Use the list_organizations tool to get a complete list of all city departments and entities that contribute to the Open Data Portal.
How do I get the download link for a specific data file?
Use the get_resource tool with the specific Resource ID. It will return the metadata, including the URL to download the file (CSV, PDF, etc.).
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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