• VALIDATION
  • STRUCTURE
  • DISCOVERY
  • HUMAN

How to inspect dataset metadata with your AI

Connect to the Campinas Open Data repository once. From there, your agent handles the heavy lifting of scanning through city datasets.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

How do I check dataset structures before downloading?

Your AI uses the connector to pull package details and specific resource links directly from the city portal. This lets you verify file formats and metadata without manual browsing. You'll see exactly what's inside each dataset before you start working.

Inspection outcomes

What you get from the scan

The AI turns raw repository data into clear information.

VALIDATION

Verified file links

The AI checks the resource links to ensure the files are reachable and mapped correctly to the metadata.

STRUCTURE

Schema awareness

Your agent identifies the columns and organization of the data within a specific package.

DISCOVERY

Resource mapping

The AI finds specific files within a larger dataset package so you don't have to hunt through lists.

HUMAN

Manual review

You decide which datasets are worth your time based on the structural summary the AI provides.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the city's data repository.

  1. Locate the dataset

    The AI finds the specific data package you are looking for in the Campinas repository.

    get_package

  2. Examine package details

    It pulls the high-level metadata, including descriptions and overall dataset organization.

    get_package

  3. Drill into files

    The AI looks at individual files or resources within that package to see their specific properties.

    get_resource

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent presents a clean breakdown of the file links and data structure for your review.

    get_resource

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your inspection.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the specific dataset name or ID you want to check.

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_QQYJLqakUBduT8o6rynEsLZ3WBauAHBDbiKVbQFU/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-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QQYJLqakUBduT8o6rynEsLZ3WBauAHBDbiKVbQFU/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me the metadata for the [dataset name] package.

  • What files are available in the [package ID] resource?

  • Check the structure of the [dataset name] dataset and list the available file links.

  • Does the [package ID] package contain any CSV files?

  • Claude
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  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
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  • JetBrains
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Start here

Connect Campinas Open Data once, then ask.

Just click to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI about city data.

Connect Campinas Open Data to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files for me?

    No. The AI can find the links and describe the files, but you must handle the actual downloading and processing.

  • 02

    Can the AI change the metadata in the city's database?

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

  • 03

    How does the AI know which files are in a package?

    It uses the get_package and get_resource tools to pull the list of resources and their specific details.

  • 04

    Can I ask about datasets that aren't in the Campinas portal?

    No. The AI only has access to the data provided through the Campinas Open Data connector.

  • 05

    Does the AI see the actual content of every file?

    The AI sees the metadata and structure. It does not automatically read the entire contents of every large data file unless you specifically ask it to process a resource.

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

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