• DATA
  • STATS
  • REPORTS
  • HUMAN

How to query Brazilian education microdata with your AI

Connect once, then ask your agent to pull specific data points from Inep. You get exact rows instead of massive, unmanageable files.

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Short answer

Can I query Inep microdata without downloading everything?

Yes. Your AI uses SQL-like commands to pull only the specific rows or subsets you need from the Inep datasets. This avoids the need to download gigabytes of raw files just to find a few data points. You get targeted results immediately.

The outcomes

What you get from these queries

The AI handles the heavy lifting of data extraction and filtering.

DATA

Filtered datasets

The AI pulls specific rows based on your criteria. You get clean, relevant data instead of massive CSV files.

STATS

Instant aggregations

Ask for counts or averages across specific education sectors. The AI runs the math directly against the Inep records.

REPORTS

Custom data views

Turn raw microdata into structured tables. Your AI organizes the results so they are ready for your analysis.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You review the final numbers and logic. The AI provides the data, but you decide if the query logic matches your research goals.

The workflow

What your AI does when the query arrives.

The AI translates your natural language into precise database commands.

  1. Interpret intent

    Your AI reads your question to understand which Inep table and columns you are targeting.

    search_datastore_sql

  2. Generate SQL

    The agent writes a structured query to isolate the exact rows you requested from the massive datasets.

    search_datastore_sql

  3. Execute query

    The command runs against the Inep datastore to fetch the results without moving the whole file.

    search_datastore_sql

  4. Format results

    The AI takes the raw rows and presents them as a readable table or a summary in your chat window.

    search_datastore_sql

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with the Inep datasets.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the specific school, year, or region you are investigating.

Inep Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3jZFxduHAUWcGTIHhzx5vn3c12b6IiwMJSWZrmJP/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 — Inep capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "inep-dados-abertos-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3jZFxduHAUWcGTIHhzx5vn3c12b6IiwMJSWZrmJP/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find the total number of students enrolled in [Year] for [State].

  • Show me the top 10 schools in [City] based on [Metric] from the latest dataset.

  • List all rows where the [Column Name] is equal to '[Value]'.

  • Calculate the average [Metric] for [Category] in the [Year] microdata.

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Start here

Connect Inep Dados Abertos once, then ask.

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FAQ

How the querying behaves

  • 01

    Do I need to download the CSV files first?

    No. The AI queries the data directly through the MCP, so you only receive the specific rows you ask for.

  • 02

    Can the AI change the data in the Inep database?

    No. The tool only allows for reading and querying data. It cannot modify, delete, or add any records to the Inep datasets.

  • 03

    Can I use this to create new files?

    The AI can generate text and tables in your chat, but it cannot write or save new files directly back to the Inep datastore.

  • 04

    What happens if my query is too broad?

    The AI will attempt to execute the query, but if the result set is too large, it may struggle to present everything at once. It is best to use specific filters.

  • 05

    Does this work with any AI client?

    It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf once you have connected the connector via Vinkius.

  • More questions about Inep Dados Abertos? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Inep Dados Abertos Connector can do

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