• DISCOVERY
  • FILTERING
  • CONTEXT
  • HUMAN

How to find public data packages with your AI

Connect this MCP to your AI client to search the Maranhão Open Data portal. Once connected, you can find specific government datasets using simple text queries.

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Short answer

How can I find government datasets using my AI?

Your AI uses keyword searches to scan the Maranhão Open Data portal for relevant information. It returns a list of available data packages that match your specific topics. Here is how the process works.

Search outcomes

What your search produces

The AI handles the portal navigation so you get direct answers.

DISCOVERY

Relevant dataset lists

The AI finds specific data packages that match your keywords. You get a list of available government information without manual searching.

FILTERING

Narrowed results

The AI filters through the portal's contents to isolate the exact datasets you requested. This saves you from browsing irrelevant files.

CONTEXT

Dataset metadata

The AI reads the descriptions and details of the found packages. You'll know exactly what each dataset contains before you open it.

HUMAN

Final selection

The AI presents the findings, but you decide which specific datasets are worth downloading or using for your work.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and the Maranhão government database.

  1. Scan the portal

    The AI looks through the available datasets to see what is currently hosted on the portal.

    list_packages

  2. Match keywords

    The AI uses your specific terms to find matching government data packages.

    search_packages

  3. Verify packages

    The AI checks the metadata of the results to confirm they match your request.

    search_packages

  4. Summarize findings

    The AI provides a list of the most relevant datasets it found during the search.

    list_packages

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for the specific government topics or departments you need to find.

Maranhão Open Data Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ltM6hp390inTajhBbBQzzrjnzpsG4dX6a1IKEuJL/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 — Maranhão Open Data capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "maranhao-open-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ltM6hp390inTajhBbBQzzrjnzpsG4dX6a1IKEuJL/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find all data packages related to [public health] in Maranhão.

  • List the available datasets regarding [education] statistics.

  • Search for government data about [transportation] infrastructure.

  • Are there any datasets available about [agriculture] in the portal?

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Start here

Connect Maranhão Open Data once, then ask.

Connect the MCP to your AI client in one click. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start searching immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files for me?

    No. The AI finds the packages and describes them, but you must download the files yourself.

  • 02

    Can I edit the government data through the AI?

    No. This MCP is for searching and listing existing public data only.

  • 03

    Can the AI create new datasets?

    No. The tools only allow for searching and listing existing packages.

  • 04

    Does the AI see all data on the portal?

    The AI can only see the data that is accessible through the search and list tools.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which datasets are relevant?

    It uses keyword-based discovery to match your questions against the metadata of the packages.

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

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