# OpenGov MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > OpenGov MCP lets you manage public sector data and financial reports through your AI agent. List reports, query budget funds, and handle user roles or department structures without leaving your chat interface. It bridges the gap between complex government portals and your daily workflow. ## Overview - **Category:** government-public-data - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lAyr3ealVFb3DmdN0eBfEnjLa1Y65g6eXGyO4yzH/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** public-sector, financial-reporting, budget-tracking, government-transparency, resource-management ## Description Public sector work often feels like a scavenger hunt. You need to find a specific budget report, but it's usually buried three layers deep in a portal. You have to remember which tab holds the fund details and which one shows the departmental hierarchy. It's a lot of clicking and a lot of time wasted just trying to find the right page. This Connector changes that by bringing the data to you. Instead of hunting for a report, you just ask your agent to pull the latest report data or check the status of a specific fund. It handles the heavy lifting of navigating the OpenGov platform for you. Whether you're an analyst needing to see the metadata schema for a new fiscal year or an admin who needs to add a new user to a department, the information comes straight to your workspace. It makes the data move toward you instead of you chasing it through a dashboard. You'll find this is a huge time-saver when you're trying to stay on top of institutional hierarchies or budgetary allocations. It's one of the many ways Vinkius helps bridge the gap between complex enterprise software and the way people actually talk to their AI tools. ## Tools ### create_department Create a new department in your OpenGov organization. This helps build out your institutional hierarchy. ### create_user Add a new user to the platform with specific roles. Use this to onboard new staff quickly. ### get_fund Fetch the specific details for a single OpenGov fund. Use this to check budget balances. ### get_report_data Pull the data rows for a specific report in your desired format. This gets the raw numbers you need. ### get_report_metadata Retrieve the metadata and schema for a specific report. Use this to see how the data is structured. ### get_user Look up the specific details of an existing user. Use this to verify account permissions. ### list_departments See a full list of all departments in your organization. This helps you view the current structure. ### list_funds View all the financial funds currently in the system. Use this for a high-level budget overview. ### list_reports Get a list of all available reports you can access. This is the first step to finding specific data. ### list_users See a list of all users currently in your OpenGov account. Use this for auditing your team. ### update_user Change the details or status of an existing user profile. Use this to modify permissions on the fly. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What reports do I have access to? ``` **Response:** ``` I found 3 reports for you: - **Annual Budget 2024** - **Departmental Expenses** - **Grant Tracking** Which one should we look at? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get the data for report 'rep-123' in CSV. ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled the data for report 'rep-123'. Here's a summary of the rows: | Item | Amount | Status | |---|---|---| | Grant A | $50,000 | Paid | | Grant B | $12,000 | Pending| Would you like the full CSV output? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Create a user for admin@city.gov. ``` **Response:** ``` I've created the new user for admin@city.gov with the Admin role. They're now added to your account. ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull report data Get specific rows from a report in JSON or CSV format. ### Check fund details See the specifics of a particular financial fund. ### Manage user roles Create and update user profiles and their permissions. ### Explore report schemas Inspect metadata to understand how a report is structured. ### Organize departments View or create organizational units within the platform. ## Use Cases ### Checking a budget An analyst asks for the status of a city grant. The agent uses get_fund to find the balance and summarize it in a few seconds. ### Onboarding a new hire An admin needs to add a staff member. They ask the agent to create_user with an Admin role to get them set up instantly. ### Data migration A researcher needs to see how reports are structured. The agent uses get_report_metadata to pull the schema for their records. ### Audit prep A public official needs to see all reports. The agent uses list_reports to give them a full inventory for a meeting. ## Benefits - Stop navigating complex portals by using list_reports to see everything in one list. - Get raw data instantly with get_report_data to skip the manual export step. - Manage your team faster by using create_user and update_user to handle permissions in chat. - Understand data structures quickly by using get_report_metadata to see schemas on demand. - Keep track of budgets by using list_funds to see every allocation in your organization. - Maintain your hierarchy easily with create_department to build out your institutional structure. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get direct, conversational access to public sector financial data. 1. Subscribe to the OpenGov MCP on Vinkius. 2. Paste your OpenGov API key into your AI client's configuration. 3. Ask your agent to list reports or fetch fund details. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can OpenGov MCP help with budget tracking?** Yes, it lets you query financial funds and pull report data to see exactly where money is going. **How does OpenGov MCP manage users?** You can create, list, and update user profiles and roles directly through your AI client. **Can I see report schemas with OpenGov MCP?** Yes, you can fetch metadata to see how reports are structured before pulling the actual data. **Does OpenGov MCP work for government data?** It's specifically designed for public sector data management and financial reporting. **How do I get report data using OpenGov MCP?** Just ask your agent to pull the rows for a specific report, and it will fetch the JSON or CSV data for you. **Can I manage departments with OpenGov MCP?** You can list existing departments or create new ones to organize your institutional hierarchy. **How can I retrieve the actual data rows from a specific report?** Use the `get_report_data` tool with the `report_id`. You can also specify the format (json/csv) and date ranges to filter the results. **Can I see the structure of a report before pulling the data?** Yes, use `get_report_metadata` with the `report_id` to see the schema, columns, and structure of the report. **How do I list all the financial funds available in the platform?** Run the `list_funds` tool to get a complete list of funds. For more details on a specific fund, use the `get_fund` tool with its ID.