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What is the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (CKAN) MCP Server?
Connect to the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (Open Data BCN) portal and transform public data into actionable insights through natural conversation. This MCP server leverages the CKAN API to provide real-time access to Barcelona's official data repository.
What you can do
- Dataset Discovery — List all available datasets or search for specific topics like transportation, environment, or demographics using
bcn_package_search. - Metadata Inspection — Retrieve detailed metadata for specific datasets and resources to understand data structures and update frequencies.
- Deep Data Querying — Use
bcn_datastore_searchto filter records within CSV resources or execute complexbcn_datastore_search_sqlqueries for precise data extraction. - Resource Management — List all resources associated with a dataset, including download links and format specifications.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Open Data BCN API Token (optional for public data, required for higher rate limits)
- Start querying Barcelona's public data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Data Analysts & Researchers — Quickly fetch and filter urban data without manual CSV downloads.
- Urban Planners — Access real-time statistics on city infrastructure and services.
- Developers — Integrate official city data into applications using SQL-like queries directly from the AI.
Built-in capabilities (7)
List datasets including their resources
Search and filter records within a specific CSV resource
The table name must be the resource_id wrapped in double quotes. Execute SQL queries directly against a resource
List all dataset names in the Open Data BCN catalogue
Search for datasets matching specific criteria
Get metadata for a specific dataset
Get metadata for a specific resource
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (CKAN) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 7 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (CKAN) in Windsurf
Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (CKAN) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (CKAN) to Windsurf 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 Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (CKAN) in Windsurf
The Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (CKAN) 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 7 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Windsurf 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
Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (CKAN) for Windsurf
Every tool call from Windsurf to the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona (CKAN) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I perform SQL queries on Barcelona's public datasets?
Yes, you can use the bcn_datastore_search_sql tool to execute SELECT statements directly against any resource that is stored in the portal's datastore.
How do I find datasets related to a specific topic like 'transport'?
Use the bcn_package_search tool with the query parameter q set to your topic. You can also limit the number of results for faster browsing.
Is it possible to see the actual rows of a CSV file without downloading it?
Absolutely. The bcn_datastore_search tool allows you to query and preview the contents of a resource directly, including filtering and sorting options.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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