• DISCOVERY
  • STRUCTURE
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN

How to query the open data catalog with your AI

Connect your AI to the Rondônia CKAN instance to browse datasets and pull metadata without manual searching.

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Short answer

How can I search Rondônia's open data with AI?

Your AI uses the CKAN tools to list available organizations, find specific datasets, and pull detailed metadata. You get direct access to the catalog's structure through natural language commands. This allows you to pinpoint exactly which datasets contain the information you need.

Data outcomes

What you get from the catalog

The AI handles the catalog navigation so you can focus on the data itself.

DISCOVERY

Find specific datasets

The AI scans the catalog to locate datasets matching your specific search terms or topics.

STRUCTURE

Map out organizations

You can see which government bodies or departments are hosting specific sets of information.

DETAILS

Pull metadata

The AI grabs the technical details and descriptions for any dataset you identify.

HUMAN

Analyze the content

Once the AI finds the right files, you step in to interpret the actual data values and trends.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI translates your questions into specific CKAN API calls.

  1. Identify sources

    The AI looks through the available groups and departments to see who owns the data you want.

    list_organizations
  2. Locate datasets

    It searches the entire catalog to find datasets that match your description.

    list_datasets
  3. Fetch metadata

    The AI pulls the specific technical details and descriptions for a chosen dataset.

    get_dataset
  4. Summarize findings

    The AI presents the dataset names, descriptions, and organization info in a readable format.

    get_dataset

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with the Rondônia catalog.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed terms for the specific topics or departments you are looking for.

Rondônia Dados Abertos Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sFAGmrgOmfDjIiN7W2o9CLv7afcPPR7pVnVFqWe6/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 — Rondônia Dados Abertos capabilities are ready to use.
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  • List all the organizations in the Rondônia open data catalog.

  • Find all datasets related to [agriculture] in the catalog.

  • Get the metadata for the [specific dataset name] dataset.

  • Which organizations are responsible for datasets about [public health]?

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Connect Rondônia Dados Abertos 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 this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI download the actual CSV files?

    No. The AI can only retrieve metadata and descriptions about the datasets using the available tools.

  • 02

    Can I use the AI to upload new data to the catalog?

    No. The tools are limited to reading and listing existing information from the CKAN instance.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all the data in every dataset?

    The AI sees the metadata provided by the get_dataset tool, not the raw rows of every file.

  • 04

    Can the AI change the names of the organizations?

    No. The AI only has read access to the catalog.

  • 05

    How does the AI find a specific dataset?

    It uses the list_datasets tool to scan the catalog for matches to your query.

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