• DISCOVERY
  • ORGANIZATION
  • FILTERING
  • HUMAN

How to find public datasets with your AI

Connect this MCP to your AI client to turn natural language questions into precise searches across the Minas Gerais data portal.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

How can I find specific datasets in Minas Gerais using my AI?

Tell your AI what kind of data you need, and it will scan the Minas Gerais portal to find matching datasets. You'll get a list of available files, categories, and tags to help you narrow down your search.

Search outcomes

What your AI finds

The AI handles the searching so you can focus on the analysis.

DISCOVERY

Targeted dataset lists

The AI finds specific data packages that match your keywords or topics. You get a clean list of what's available.

ORGANIZATION

Group and tag browsing

Your agent can look through specific categories or tags to find related information without manual clicking.

FILTERING

Narrowed search results

Instead of scrolling through a portal, your AI filters the results to show only the relevant datasets you asked for.

HUMAN

Data verification

The AI identifies the datasets, but you decide which ones are actually useful for your specific project or research.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the Minas Gerais government portal.

  1. Identify the search intent

    Your AI interprets your request to determine if you are looking for a specific topic, a category, or a tag.

    search_packages

  2. Browse available categories

    If you want to see what's available in a certain sector, the AI looks through the portal's organizational groups.

    list_groups

  3. Filter by metadata

    The AI can pull lists of datasets that belong to specific tags to help you find niche information.

    list_tags

  4. Compile the results

    The AI gathers the final list of data packages that meet your criteria and presents them in the chat.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for the specific topics or categories you actually need.

Minas Gerais Open Data Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AEiVZYrgo5g4lNwMahCCHbC0vm4dwkLsGbJLYD2q/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 — Minas Gerais Open Data capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "minas-gerais-estado-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AEiVZYrgo5g4lNwMahCCHbC0vm4dwkLsGbJLYD2q/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all datasets in Minas Gerais related to [agriculture].

  • List the available data groups in the Minas Gerais portal.

  • Search for datasets tagged with [health] in Minas Gerais.

  • What datasets are available under the [transportation] category?

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Connect Minas Gerais (Estado) once, then ask.

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FAQ

How the search behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files directly?

    No. The AI finds and identifies the datasets, but you must download the actual files through the portal.

  • 02

    Can my AI change or delete data in the portal?

    No. This MCP only has permission to search and list information. It cannot modify any government records.

  • 03

    Does the AI search all Brazilian states?

    No. This specific MCP is built only for the Minas Gerais government portal.

  • 04

    Can I ask for data using English keywords?

    Yes, your AI will attempt to translate your intent to find the best matches in the portal.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which datasets are new?

    The AI can only see what is currently listed in the portal's packages and groups.

  • More questions about Minas Gerais (Estado)? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Minas Gerais (Estado) Connector can do

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