Bring Open Data
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect Gipuzkoa Irekia to VS Code Copilot and start using 9 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
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What is the Gipuzkoa Irekia MCP Server?
Connect to the Gipuzkoa Irekia open data portal and empower your AI agent to explore public sector information from the Gipuzkoa region through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Dataset Discovery — Search for specific datasets (packages) using keywords or filter by organization and metadata
- Resource Inspection — Access detailed metadata for specific data files (resources), including formats and download links
- Organizational Browsing — List and inspect the various public departments and municipalities that publish data
- Thematic Exploration — Navigate data through thematic groups such as transport, environment, or economy
- Advanced Querying — Perform Solr-like searches to find precise information within the vast public catalog
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Gipuzkoa Irekia API Key (optional for public data, recommended for higher limits)
- Start querying public datasets from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Data Analysts — quickly find and inspect public datasets for research and reporting without manual portal navigation
- Developers — retrieve resource IDs and metadata directly in the IDE to integrate public APIs into applications
- Citizens & Researchers — explore government transparency data and public records through simple natural language questions
Built-in capabilities (9)
List all group names
List all organization names
List all dataset (package) names
Search for datasets
Search for resources
Get details for a specific group
Get details for a specific organization
Get metadata for a specific dataset
Get metadata for a specific resource
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Gipuzkoa Irekia data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 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
Gipuzkoa Irekia in VS Code Copilot
Gipuzkoa Irekia and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Gipuzkoa Irekia to VS Code Copilot 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 Gipuzkoa Irekia in VS Code Copilot
The Gipuzkoa Irekia 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 9 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot 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
Gipuzkoa Irekia for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Gipuzkoa Irekia 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 'transport'?
You can use the search_packages tool. Simply provide the search term in the q parameter (e.g., 'transport'), and the agent will return a list of matching datasets from the Gipuzkoa Irekia catalog.
Can I see which organizations are publishing data on this portal?
Yes! Use the list_organizations tool to get a complete list of all departments, municipalities, and entities that contribute to the Gipuzkoa Irekia open data catalog.
How do I get the download links or format details for a specific data file?
Use the show_resource tool with the specific Resource ID. It will provide detailed metadata, including the file format (CSV, JSON, etc.) and the direct URL to access the data.
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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