• DATA
  • ANALYSIS
  • REPORTING
  • HUMAN

How to query Brazilian economic indicators with your AI

Connect your AI to SIDRA and start pulling census and economic data through natural language. Your agent handles the table lookups while you focus on the analysis.

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Short answer

How can I get SIDRA data into my AI?

Your AI uses this MCP to browse available SIDRA tables and extract specific data points like GDP or unemployment rates. You get direct access to official IBGE statistics without manual downloads or CSV parsing.

The outcomes

What you get from the data

The AI turns raw SIDRA tables into usable information.

DATA

Direct statistical pulls

The AI fetches specific indicators like inflation or labor stats. You get the exact numbers from the official IBGE database.

ANALYSIS

Instant trend spotting

Once the data is in your chat, your agent can compare different periods or regions. It identifies shifts in economic indicators immediately.

REPORTING

Automated data summaries

Your agent can draft summaries of economic trends based on the retrieved SIDRA tables. This saves you from manual data entry.

HUMAN

Strategic decision making

The AI handles the heavy lifting of data retrieval. You decide how to apply these economic insights to your specific business or research needs.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat window and the IBGE database.

  1. Find the right table

    The AI searches for the specific SIDRA aggregate tables that match your request for economic or census data.

    list_agregados

  2. Check available timeframes

    To ensure the data is relevant, the AI checks which time periods are available for the selected indicator.

    get_agregado_periodos

  3. Extract the numbers

    The AI pulls the specific values from the SIDRA tables based on the parameters you provided.

    get_agregado_data

  4. Interpret the results

    The agent processes the raw numbers into a readable format, such as a summary or a comparison table.

    get_agregado_data

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with SIDRA data.

Starting points

These are basic starting lines. Swap out the specific indicators or regions to get the exact data you need.

IBGE Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PThf2O06TMG1DUj0j0i74xevElsGQ3fMYjZONTPJ/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 — IBGE capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ibge-censo-sidra-dados-censitarios-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PThf2O06TMG1DUj0j0i74xevElsGQ3fMYjZONTPJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List the available economic aggregates in SIDRA.

  • Get the latest inflation data from the available SIDRA tables.

  • What are the available time periods for the GDP aggregate?

  • Pull the labor statistics for the most recent period available in SIDRA.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI update data in SIDRA?

    No. This MCP only allows the AI to read and retrieve data from IBGE. It cannot modify official records.

  • 02

    Does the AI download files to my computer?

    No. The AI pulls the data directly into your chat interface. You can then copy what you need.

  • 03

    Can I ask for data from specific Brazilian states?

    Yes, as long as that specific geographic breakdown is available in the SIDRA tables the AI accesses.

  • 04

    Can the AI create charts?

    The AI retrieves the raw data. Whether it can render a visual chart depends on the specific capabilities of your AI client.

  • 05

    Is the data real-time?

    The AI pulls the most recent data available in the SIDRA database at the moment you ask.

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