• DISCOVERY
  • METADATA
  • FILTERING
  • HUMAN

How to find Catalan government datasets with your AI

Connect the Dades Obertes Catalunya MCP to your AI client to turn the government catalog into a searchable database.

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Short answer

How can I search Catalan public data with my AI?

Your AI uses the search_catalog tool to scan the Dades Obertes Catalunya catalog for datasets matching your keywords. It identifies relevant files and provides the metadata you need to start your analysis.

Search outcomes

What you get from your search

The AI handles the catalog navigation so you can focus on the data itself.

DISCOVERY

Targeted dataset lists

The AI uses search_catalog to pull specific datasets that match your topic. You get a list of relevant public records instead of browsing a website.

METADATA

Detailed file info

Your agent pulls descriptions, formats, and update frequencies for each dataset found. This helps you decide which files are actually useful for your project.

FILTERING

Refined search results

You can ask your AI to narrow down results by specific keywords or categories. It filters the massive catalog down to exactly what you asked for.

HUMAN

Manual data review

The AI finds the files, but you still need to inspect the actual content of the datasets. You decide if the data quality meets your specific requirements.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your natural language questions and the Catalan government's structured catalog.

  1. Keyword matching

    Your AI takes your request and translates it into a search query for the government catalog.

    search_catalog

  2. Catalog scanning

    The agent runs the search against the Dades Obertes Catalunya index to find matching entries.

    search_catalog

  3. Result extraction

    It pulls the relevant metadata for every dataset that matches your specific keywords.

    search_catalog

  4. Data presentation

    The AI presents the list of datasets, including titles and descriptions, directly in your chat interface.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin searching the catalog.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed terms for the specific topics or regions you are looking for.

Dades Obertes Catalunya Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PIJE31NJ9LRwIstSjU8dzQZGTHyZrJ2KCl4ZR7G9/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 — Dades Obertes Catalunya capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dades-obertes-catalunya-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PIJE31NJ9LRwIstSjU8dzQZGTHyZrJ2KCl4ZR7G9/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find datasets in Dades Obertes Catalunya related to [transportation in Barcelona].

  • Search the catalog for any public data regarding [environmental air quality].

  • List all available datasets about [public health statistics] in the Catalan government catalog.

  • I need datasets about [water usage] from Dades Obertes Catalunya. What is available?

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Start here

Connect Dades Obertes Catalunya once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start querying the catalog.

Connect Dades Obertes Catalunya to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the datasets directly?

    No. The AI uses the tool to find and identify datasets within the catalog, but you must handle the actual file downloads.

  • 02

    Can I use the AI to upload my own data to the Catalan government?

    No. This MCP is designed for searching and reading the existing public catalog, not for submitting data to the government.

  • 03

    Does the AI search all Catalan government sites?

    No. It only searches the specific datasets indexed within the Dades Obertes Catalunya catalog.

  • 04

    Can the AI update the datasets it finds?

    No. The datasets are public records managed by the government. The AI can only read the information provided in the catalog.

  • 05

    How does the AI find specific files?

    It uses the search_catalog tool to match your keywords against the catalog's metadata.

  • More questions about Dades Obertes Catalunya? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Dades Obertes Catalunya Connector can do

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