• DATASET
  • GROUPS
  • RESOURCES
  • HUMAN

How to find public datasets with your AI

Connect the Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) MCP to your AI client. Once connected, your agent can navigate the state's entire data repository through simple text commands.

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Short answer

How can I find specific datasets in Rio Grande do Sul using AI?

Your AI uses keyword searches and thematic group browsing to locate files within the state repository. It pulls specific resource details and group lists to give you direct access to the data you need.

Where your data searches land.

The outcomes of your search.

The AI maps your requests to specific locations in the state repository.

DATASET

Found datasets

The AI identifies specific datasets matching your keywords. You get the exact files needed for your analysis.

GROUPS

Thematic categories

Your agent browses through organized groups of data. This helps you find related information by topic rather than just keywords.

RESOURCES

Individual files

The AI drills down into specific resources within a dataset. You can view the metadata and details for a single file.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide which datasets are actually relevant to your project. The AI finds the data, but you perform the final validation.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI acts as a navigator for the Rio Grande do Sul repository.

  1. Identify topics

    The AI looks through the available thematic categories to narrow down where the data lives.

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  2. Search for keywords

    Your agent scans the repository for specific terms or names to find relevant datasets.

    search_datasets
  3. Explore groups

    If you are looking for a specific category, the AI pulls the full list of datasets within that group.

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  4. Locate files

    The AI finds the specific files or resources you need by searching within a dataset or group.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the bracketed terms for the specific topics or keywords you actually want to find.

Dados RS Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8wKN6HQka16PPK7UOkRk0TJP6qVXaLeeEAEEiu66/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 — Dados RS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "rio-grande-do-sul-dados-rs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8wKN6HQka16PPK7UOkRk0TJP6qVXaLeeEAEEiu66/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all datasets related to [agriculture] in the Rio Grande do Sul repository.

  • List all the thematic groups available in the Dados RS repository.

  • Search for resources within the [health] group.

  • Show me the details for the dataset named [education statistics].

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Connect Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) once, then ask.

One click connects this MCP to your AI client. 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 directly to my computer?

    No. The AI can find the datasets and show you the resource details, but you must download the files yourself through your browser.

  • 02

    Can the AI update or edit the state's datasets?

    No. This MCP is read-only. It can only search and view existing data in the repository.

  • 03

    Can I search for data outside of Rio Grande do Sul?

    No. This specific MCP is built only to interact with the Rio Grande do Sul (Dados RS) repository.

  • 04

    Does the AI know which datasets are the most recent?

    Yes, the AI can see the metadata for resources, which includes information that helps it identify the latest files.

  • 05

    Can the AI create new thematic groups?

    No. The AI can only list and browse the groups that already exist in the repository.

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