• DATA
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  • TAGS
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How to find health datasets with your AI

Connect OpenDataSUS to your AI client to pull public health data using plain English. Your agent handles the portal navigation and search logic.

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Short answer

How can I find specific health datasets using my AI?

You ask your AI for the data you need, and it searches the OpenDataSUS portal to find the right epidemiological or vaccination packages. You get a list of matching datasets and their identifiers.

Search outcomes

What your search returns

The AI maps your questions to specific data structures in the portal.

DATA

Dataset matches

The AI identifies specific epidemiological or vaccination packages. You get the exact names and identifiers for the data you need.

GROUPS

Data categories

Your agent can find entire groups of related health data. This helps you find broader categories without knowing specific package names.

TAGS

Topic filters

The AI uses tags to narrow the portal down to the specific topics you care about. This keeps your results relevant.

HUMAN

Manual review

The AI finds the data, but you must check the actual content. You decide if the specific metrics meet your research needs.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your conversational questions and the OpenDataSUS database structure.

  1. Identify data groups

    The AI looks through the available data categories to see where your request fits.

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  2. Find relevant tags

    It scans the portal's tagging system to find keywords related to your specific health interest.

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  3. Locate specific packages

    The agent searches for the exact datasets that match your description.

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  4. List all datasets

    If you need a broad overview, the AI can pull a full list of all available data packages.

    package_list

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed terms for the specific health topics or years you are researching.

OpenDataSUS Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AxmrIza6jx25PWTY1Wlnh6yuV66T01DCPqgcU7ua/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 — OpenDataSUS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "opendatasus-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AxmrIza6jx25PWTY1Wlnh6yuV66T01DCPqgcU7ua/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all vaccination datasets in OpenDataSUS related to [influenza].

  • List the data groups available in the portal that cover [epidemiology].

  • Search for datasets tagged with [COVID-19] in the OpenDataSUS portal.

  • Show me a list of all available health data packages in the system.

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Start here

Connect OpenDataSUS once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and you can start querying immediately.

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FAQ

How the search behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the datasets for me?

    No. The AI finds and identifies the datasets, but you must download the files yourself.

  • 02

    Can I ask for data using plain English?

    Yes. The AI translates your natural language questions into the specific search commands needed for the portal.

  • 03

    Can the AI change or edit the data in the portal?

    No. The AI only has read access to search and list the available datasets.

  • 04

    Does the AI know which datasets are most recent?

    The AI can find datasets based on your descriptions, but you should check the metadata for the most recent update dates.

  • 05

    Can the AI filter by specific years?

    Yes, if you include the year in your request, the AI will use its search capabilities to find matching packages.

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