Bring Data Catalog
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What is the data.world MCP Server?
Integrate data.world, the enterprise data catalog and collaborative data platform, directly into your AI workflow. Discover datasets, monitor data projects, and explore saved queries and insights using natural language.
What you can do
- Data Discovery — Search the entire data.world catalog for relevant datasets and projects.
- Asset Management — List and retrieve detailed information for datasets and projects you own or manage.
- Collection Oversight — Explore curated collections of data assets within your organization.
- Query & Insight Access — List saved SQL/SPARQL queries and published insights for your data projects.
How it works
- Connect the data.world integration to your AI assistant.
- Authorize using your data.world API Token (found in your user settings).
- Manage your data catalog and collaborative projects through intuitive conversation.
Who is this for?
- Data Scientists & Analysts — Quickly find datasets and retrieve query definitions for research.
- Data Stewards — Monitor project status and audit data assets via chat.
- Knowledge Managers — Explore organizational collections and insights during data planning.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Includes field definitions, file listings, tags, and license information. Get detailed information for a specific dataset
world. Returns profile attributes including username, display name, and account-level permissions. Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated user
Resolves project members, associated objective, and the current status of linked resources. Get detailed information for a specific project
Returns a list of saved query definitions, including their language (SQL/SPARQL) and creator metadata. List all saved SQL or SPARQL queries for a dataset
Returns collection identifiers, descriptions, and item counts. List all collections you own or manage
world catalog for datasets owned by the authenticated user. Returns a list of dataset metadata including title, visibility (public/private), and timestamp of last modification. List all datasets you own on data.world
Returns project summaries including role (owner/contributor), creation date, and linked datasets. List all projects you own on data.world
Insights represent documented findings and data visualizations attached to the project workspace. List all insights published within a project
Returns a stream of activity logs including dataset updates, project contributions, and new collection entries. List recent activities in your data.world account
world index. Supports full-text search across titles, descriptions, and tags. Returns a ranked list of matching resources. Search for datasets and projects across data.world
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings data.world data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
data.world in VS Code Copilot
Why run data.world with Vinkius?
The data.world connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect data.world using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
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Professionals who connect data.world to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
data.world for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and data.world is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a data.world API Token?
Log in to data.world, go to your user settings, and navigate to the Advanced > API Tokens section to generate a new token.
Can the agent run SQL queries?
This integration currently focuses on discovering assets and retrieving saved query definitions. Executing arbitrary SQL queries is managed via the data.world interface or specialized SDKs.
Does the integration support private datasets?
Yes, as long as the provided API Token has the necessary permissions, the agent can list and retrieve information for any dataset you have access to, including private ones.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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