• DATA
  • STRUCTURE
  • SEARCH
  • HUMAN

How to extract dataset metadata and links with your AI

Connect to Campinas Open Data once. After that, your AI handles the heavy lifting of finding and reading dataset details.

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Short answer

How can I get dataset metadata and links using my AI?

Your AI uses the Campinas Open Data MCP to search for specific resources and pull their direct download links or file details. You get structured metadata for CSV and PDF files without manual searching. This breakdown shows how the AI navigates the data catalog.

The outcomes

What you get from the AI

The AI turns raw catalog entries into usable data points.

DATA

Direct resource links

The AI finds the exact URLs for CSV or PDF files. You get the direct paths needed for your local analysis or scripts.

STRUCTURE

File metadata

Your agent pulls specific file details like formats and sizes. This helps you understand the data before you download it.

SEARCH

Targeted dataset discovery

Instead of browsing a website, you tell your AI what you need. It finds the relevant packages and resources for you.

HUMAN

Data validation

The AI presents the metadata, but you decide if the dataset actually fits your specific research or project needs.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI moves through the Campinas Open Data catalog to find and inspect the files you need.

  1. Locate datasets

    The AI searches the open data catalog to find packages that match your specific keywords or topics.

    search_resources

  2. Identify packages

    Once it finds a match, the AI pulls the full package details to see what's inside.

    get_package

  3. Extract file links

    The AI looks into the package to find the specific resource links for the files you want.

    get_resource

  4. Verify metadata

    The AI checks the resource details to confirm the file type and structure before handing it to you.

    get_resource

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with the Campinas Open Data catalog.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the bracketed terms for the specific data you are looking for.

Campinas Open Data Portal Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ASLZo04CMB2fHbmLXzOJNiPZkmw0XQG2WcSVJdEM/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Campinas Open Data Portal capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "campinas-open-data-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ASLZo04CMB2fHbmLXzOJNiPZkmw0XQG2WcSVJdEM/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Search for all available datasets related to [transportation] in Campinas.

  • Find the direct download link for the [health] CSV files in the latest package.

  • Get the metadata for the resource named [urban_mobility] to see its file format.

  • List all resources within the [environment] package to see what files are available.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Campinas Open Data once, then ask.

You only need to connect the MCP once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI for data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files directly to my computer?

    No. The AI provides the direct download links and metadata, but you must handle the actual file downloading.

  • 02

    Can the AI update or delete datasets in the catalog?

    No. This MCP is read-only. It can only retrieve information that already exists in the Campinas Open Data portal.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all the files in a package?

    Yes, the AI can see all resources listed within a package once it accesses that package's details.

  • 04

    Can I search for data by date?

    Yes, as long as the metadata for that date is searchable within the resource descriptions.

  • 05

    Will the AI tell me if a link is broken?

    The AI can only report the metadata provided by the catalog. It does not actively test the live status of every external URL.

  • More questions about Campinas Open Data? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Campinas Open Data Connector can do

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