• SEARCH
  • GROUPS
  • TAGS
  • HUMAN

How to discover city open data with your AI

Connect the São Paulo (Cidade) MCP to your AI client once. From there, you can query the city's open data portal through your chat interface.

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Short answer

How can I find specific São Paulo datasets using my AI?

Your AI searches the city's portal for datasets that match your keywords, tags, or specific thematic groups. It pulls the relevant package details so you can find exactly what you need. You'll see a breakdown of how the AI finds these files below.

Search outcomes

Where your data searches land.

The AI organizes its findings into these specific categories.

SEARCH

Keyword matches

The AI finds specific data packages that match the terms you typed. You get a list of direct hits from the portal.

GROUPS

Thematic collections

The AI looks through organized groups like health or transport. This helps you find related data without knowing exact names.

TAGS

Tag-based discovery

The AI filters the portal using specific metadata tags. This is useful for finding niche datasets across different departments.

HUMAN

Manual selection

The AI identifies the available files, but you decide which ones are actually useful for your specific project.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat and the São Paulo open data portal.

  1. Identify search terms

    The AI looks at your request and determines if you are looking for a specific topic or a broad category.

    search_packages

  2. Browse categories

    If you ask for a specific department or theme, the AI pulls the list of available groups.

    list_groups

  3. Filter by tags

    The AI scans the portal's metadata to find datasets labeled with specific descriptors.

    list_tags

  4. Present results

    The AI summarizes the found datasets, providing names and descriptions so you can pick the right one.

    search_packages

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed terms for the specific topics or departments you need to find.

São Paulo (Cidade) Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kifM9vLzppqz5ePDffcBemEwvLoyLrCEtW9W90Hh/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 — São Paulo (Cidade) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sao-paulo-cidade-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kifM9vLzppqz5ePDffcBemEwvLoyLrCEtW9W90Hh/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all datasets in São Paulo related to public transport and traffic.

  • List all the thematic groups available in the city's open data portal.

  • Search for datasets tagged with 'saude' or 'health'.

  • What datasets are available regarding education and school infrastructure?

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files directly for me?

    No. The AI can find the datasets and provide the information you need to locate them, but you must handle the actual file downloads.

  • 02

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

    No. This connector only has permission to read and search the existing portal data. It cannot modify any city records.

  • 03

    Does the AI search all of Brazil or just São Paulo?

    It only searches the specific São Paulo city portal provided by this connector.

  • 04

    Can I search for data using specific dates?

    The AI searches based on keywords, groups, and tags. It doesn't have a specific tool for date-range filtering unless that info is in the package description.

  • 05

    What happens if no datasets match my keyword?

    The AI will tell you that no matching packages were found in the portal for those specific terms.

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