# NRC ADAMS MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> NRC ADAMS MCP gives your AI agent direct access to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's primary document repository. It lets you query official records, track live reactor statuses, and pull news releases without manual searching. It's the bridge between your agent and the official source of truth for nuclear regulatory data.

## Overview
- **Category:** document-management
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PZ42aIQQcLF2gRYFbUWl4dxfsa7WVMBzaaarNdn5/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** regulatory-records, public-data, document-search, nuclear-safety, compliance-reporting, archival-data

## Description

NRC ADAMS MCP connects your agent to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's primary database for official records and public documents. If you're tired of digging through government websites to find a specific safety report or checking reactor statuses across different pages, this is the fix. It lets your agent handle the heavy lifting of searching for technical documents, news releases, and live plant data. You can ask your agent to pull the latest news feeds or query specific licensing records without leaving your workspace. It's a huge time saver for anyone who needs to stay on top of nuclear safety trends without the headache of manual data collection. You can manage this and other connections through the Vinkius catalog, making it easy to plug into your existing workflow. Instead of manual copy-pasting, you get direct access to the source of truth for nuclear regulatory data. This includes everything from daily power reactor status reports to complex licensing filings and safety evaluations. Whether you're an analyst tracking energy trends or a researcher looking for specific material safety data, this connection puts the official repository at your fingertips. You get the same information that legal and compliance teams use to stay in the loop, but without the tedious work of navigating clunky web portals.

## Tools

### get_nrc_rss_feed
Pulls the latest NRC news, event reports, and reactor status feeds. It's the fastest way to get daily updates.

### search_adams_legacy
Queries the WBA API for specific public documents using complex filters. It lets you find older records and licensing data.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the status of commercial nuclear units today?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've pulled the current daily report for you. Here's the breakdown:

| Unit Type | Power Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Unit 1 | 100% | Operating |
| Commercial Unit 2 | 0% | Scheduled Refueling |
| Commercial Unit 3 | 100% | Operating |

Most units are running at full capacity, but two are currently down for maintenance.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the latest NRC news from today.
```

**Response:** 
```
Here are the latest updates from the NRC news feed:

* **New Regulatory Guide:** Released today regarding safety oversight.
* **Public Meeting:** Announcement for a meeting on reactor safety.
* **Guidance Update:** New instructions for material handling.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Search for safety evaluations on Gamma Knife technology.
```

**Response:** 
```
I'm searching the legacy ADAMS database... I found several documents:

* **Safety Evaluation 2022:** Licensing records for Gamma Knife.
* **Technical Report:** Safety assessments for facility construction.
* **Review Document:** Public safety evaluation of the technology.
```

## Capabilities

### Fetch live reactor status
Get real-time updates on power levels and operational status for nuclear units.

### Search legacy regulatory docs
Query the WBA API to find historical safety reports and licensing records.

### Pull daily news releases
Retrieve the latest official announcements and news from the NRC.

### Track new library additions
Monitor the NRC library for new content as it gets published.

### Filter complex document queries
Use specific filters to narrow down results in the ADAMS database.

## Use Cases

### Finding safety evaluations
A researcher asks for all safety evaluations for a specific technology and the agent pulls them from the search_adams_legacy database.

### Checking reactor status
An analyst asks for a snapshot of the national nuclear fleet and the agent pulls the current daily power reactor status report.

### Summarizing news
A compliance officer asks for the latest news and the agent uses get_nrc_rss_feed to summarize the top three announcements.

### Tracking new filings
A legal team asks the agent to monitor for new content additions to the NRC library regarding a specific facility.

## Benefits

- Stop hunting through government websites; use search_adams_legacy to find specific documents instantly.
- Get live reactor updates without refreshing tabs by using get_nrc_rss_feed for daily status.
- Automate your news gathering by having your agent pull daily NRC news releases automatically.
- Save hours on research by letting your agent filter complex regulatory data using the WBA API.
- Keep your compliance logs current with real-time feeds of official NRC correspondence and filings.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a direct line to official nuclear records without the manual search.

1. Subscribe to the NRC ADAMS MCP on Vinkius.
2. Provide your NRC API credentials in your client settings.
3. Ask your agent to find specific documents or status reports.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can NRC ADAMS MCP find specific nuclear safety reports?**
Yes, it can search the legacy ADAMS database for public documents like safety evaluations and licensing records. This helps you find technical data without manual browsing.

**How do I get live reactor status updates with NRC ADAMS MCP?**
You can use the get_nrc_rss_feed tool to pull real-time feeds of daily event reports and power reactor statuses. Your agent can summarize these for you instantly.

**Can I use NRC ADAMS MCP for legal compliance tracking?**
Yes, it's great for compliance officers who need to track official NRC correspondence and news releases. It pulls these directly from the primary repository.

**Does NRC ADAMS MCP include news releases?**
It does. You can fetch daily news releases and event reports directly from the NRC's official feeds to keep your information current.

**Is the data in NRC ADAMS MCP official?**
Yes, the data comes directly from the NRC ADAMS database, which is the primary repository for official U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission records.

**Can I search for older documents using NRC ADAMS MCP?**
You can use the search_adams_legacy tool to find archival records and publicly available documents using complex filters.

**How can I search for specific technical documents like 'Gamma Knife' in the NRC library?**
You can use the `search_adams_legacy` tool. Provide a query string in the `q` parameter, such as `(mode:sections,sections:(filters:(public-library:!t),single_content_search:'Gamma+Knife'))`, to filter for documents in the public library.

**Is it possible to get the daily operational status of nuclear power plants?**
Yes. Use the `get_nrc_rss_feed` tool and set the `feed` parameter to `plant-status`. This will retrieve the latest power reactor status reports directly from the NRC.

**What happens to the search functionality after June 2026?**
The `search_adams_legacy` tool uses the WBA API which is scheduled for retirement in June 2026. After this date, the server will need to be updated to support the NRC's successor API systems.