• DATA
  • INDEX
  • SEARCH
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve dataset metadata with your AI

Connect the Minas Gerais (Estado) MCP to your agent to pull technical specs from the portal. Once connected, your AI handles the heavy lifting of searching and inspecting files.

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Short answer

How can I get metadata for specific files in the Minas Gerais portal?

Your AI uses the connector to find specific resources and pull their technical details, such as file types and package info. You'll get a clear breakdown of what's available in the portal.

The results you get

Where the data lands

The AI processes the portal data into these specific outcomes.

DATA

Technical file specs

The AI identifies if a resource is a CSV, PDF, or XLS. You get the exact file format and size details.

INDEX

Resource lists

Your agent finds all files within a specific package. This gives you a clean list of available datasets.

SEARCH

Targeted discovery

The AI scans the portal for specific keywords. You get the exact resource IDs needed for your work.

HUMAN

Data validation

The AI presents the metadata for your review. You decide if the file content meets your project needs.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent moves through the portal's structure to find and inspect the data you need.

  1. Locate the package

    The AI finds the specific dataset group you are looking for within the Minas Gerais portal.

    get_package

  2. Find specific files

    The agent searches through the identified package to find the exact CSV or PDF you need.

    search_resources

  3. Pull technical details

    The AI grabs the specific metadata and file information for the chosen resource.

    get_resource

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent organizes the file info into a readable format for your immediate use.

    get_resource

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your search.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for the actual package names or file types you want to find.

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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Connect Minas Gerais (Estado) once, then ask.

One connection gives your agent access to the portal. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the actual files?

    No. The AI retrieves the metadata and file information, but it does not download the raw data files to your local machine.

  • 02

    Can I use this to update the portal data?

    No. This connector is read-only. It can only retrieve information that already exists in the Minas Gerais portal.

  • 03

    Does the AI know the file size?

    Yes, the AI can retrieve file information including size and format through the resource tools.

  • 04

    Can the AI find files by name?

    Yes, the agent can search for specific resources within the portal's packages.

  • 05

    Will the AI decide which dataset is best for me?

    The AI provides the metadata so you can compare options, but the final decision on which dataset to use is yours.

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