Bring Open Data
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) to VS Code Copilot and start using 11 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) MCP Server?
Connect to the Dados RS portal and explore the public data infrastructure of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This server allows any AI agent to interact with the state's CKAN-based repository to find, inspect, and analyze government information.
What you can do
- Dataset Discovery — List all available datasets or search for specific topics like health, education, or finance using keywords.
- Organization Insights — Explore the government bodies (organizations) that publish data and list their specific contributions.
- Thematic Browsing — Navigate data through thematic groups such as 'Environment', 'Security', or 'Economy'.
- Deep Data Querying — Access tabular data within resources using filters or execute complex SQL queries directly against the DataStore.
- Resource Inspection — Fetch metadata for specific files, links, and data distributions to understand their structure before downloading.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- (Optional) Enter your Dados RS API Key for higher rate limits
- Start querying public data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Data Scientists & Researchers — quickly find and query government statistics without manual CSV downloads
- Journalists — audit public spending and government actions through direct access to official records
- Developers — integrate real-time public data into applications using the DataStore SQL capabilities
Built-in capabilities (11)
List all datasets (packages)
List groups
List organizations
Search datasets (packages)
Search DataStore
SQL Query on DataStore
Search resources
Show dataset details
Show group details
Show organization details
Show resource details
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 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
Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) in VS Code Copilot
Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) 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 Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) in VS Code Copilot
The Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) 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 11 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
Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) 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 'COVID'?
Use the search_datasets tool with the q parameter set to your topic. For example, searching for 'covid' will return all matching packages from the portal.
Can I perform advanced data analysis using SQL on the portal's data?
Yes! The search_datastore_sql tool allows you to execute full SQL SELECT statements against datasets stored in the CKAN DataStore, enabling complex filtering and aggregation.
How do I find which government departments are publishing data?
Use the list_organizations tool to get a complete list of all government bodies. You can then use show_organization with a specific ID to see their metadata and datasets.
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.
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