# SEC EDGAR MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> SEC EDGAR MCP lets your agent pull official US corporate filings like 10-Ks and 10-Qs directly from the SEC database. It handles everything from identifying companies by their CIK to extracting structured XBRL financial facts. You get real-time data for fundamental analysis, compliance audits, or historical research without leaving your AI client.

## Overview
- **Category:** data-management
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1OvhyNghoLef4hJMsgJc7Zjxy1eriC0rizTeQFM5/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** financial-filings, xbrl, corporate-intelligence, public-records, data-extraction, compliance-reporting

## Description

Imagine you're trying to track the quarterly performance of a dozen public companies. Right now, that usually involves jumping between browser tabs, searching the SEC website, and digging through massive PDF filings just to find one specific number. It's a slog that eats up your afternoon and makes it easy to miss something important. This Connector changes that by giving your agent a direct line to the primary source of US corporate intelligence. Instead of you doing the heavy lifting, you can just ask your agent to pull the latest 10-Q for a specific company or grab the net income figures for the last three years. It handles the messy work of navigating the database and pulling out the relevant data points. Whether you're building a valuation model or checking if a company is meeting its regulatory requirements, you're getting straight to the facts. It's part of the Vinkius catalog, making it easy to plug into your existing workflow so you can focus on the analysis that actually matters. You get the data you need in a format your agent can actually work with, removing the friction of manual data entry.

## Tools

### get_submissions
Get recent submissions for a company using its CIK. This helps you find the latest 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks quickly.

### get_company_concept
Get a specific financial concept for a company. This lets you pull specific line items like Assets or Liabilities.

### get_company_facts
Get financial facts for a company. Use this to pull structured XBRL data for balance sheets and income statements.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Get recent submissions for Apple Inc (CIK 0000320193).
```

**Response:** 
```
I found the latest filings for Apple... including their most recent 10-Q and several 8-K reports. Would you like to see the details of a specific form?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Extract the 'NetIncomeLoss' for Microsoft (CIK 0000789019) for the last 3 years.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've retrieved the Net Income figures from the official XBRL filings for the last three fiscal years:

| Year | Net Income |
| :--- | :--- |
| 2023 | $72.3B |
| 2022 | $61.2B |
| 2021 | $61.3B |
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Find all filings for Tesla (CIK 0001318605) related to '8-K' forms this year.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've identified 5 '8-K' (current report) filings for Tesla so far this year. These usually cover major corporate events. Would you like to see the items disclosed in the most recent one?
```

## Capabilities

### Pull recent filings
Get the latest 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K submissions for any public company.

### Extract financial facts
Pull structured XBRL data like balance sheets and income statements.

### Look up specific concepts
Fetch disclosures for specific financial metrics across different years.

### Identify companies by CIK
Target specific entities accurately using their unique Central Index Key.

## Use Cases

### Building a valuation model
An analyst needs net income for 3 years. They ask the agent to use get_company_facts for a specific CIK and get the data for their spreadsheet.

### Monitoring corporate events
An investor wants to know about Tesla's recent news. The agent uses get_submissions to find the latest 8-K filings and summarize the contents.

### Compliance audit
A legal officer needs to verify a company's disclosure on liabilities. The agent uses get_company_concept to pull that specific data point immediately.

### Academic research
A researcher needs to look at corporate governance trends. The agent pulls historical filings for a list of companies to find common themes.

## Benefits

- Stop manual searching: You don't have to navigate the SEC website yourself. The Connector handles the navigation and data retrieval automatically.
- Get structured data: Use get_company_facts to pull XBRL data directly into your chat. This saves you from copy-pasting from PDFs.
- Faster research: Use get_submissions to see the latest 8-K reports instantly. You'll spot corporate events much faster than manual checking.
- Accurate company targeting: Use CIKs with get_submissions to ensure you're always looking at the right entity, even if names are similar.
- Historical trend analysis: Use get_company_concept to pull specific metrics over multiple years to see how a company's data has changed over time.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get direct access to official SEC data without the manual searching.

1. Subscribe to the SEC EDGAR MCP on Vinkius.
2. Connect the Connector to your AI client like Claude or Cursor.
3. Ask your agent to pull filings or financial facts for any public company.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can the SEC EDGAR MCP find specific 10-K filings for me?**
Yes, it can. You just tell your agent which company you're interested in, and it'll pull the most recent 10-K and other major filings from the SEC database.

**How does the SEC EDGAR MCP handle different companies?**
It uses the Central Index Key (CIK) to identify companies. This ensures your agent gets the correct data for the specific entity you're researching.

**Can I use the SEC EDGAR MCP to get balance sheet data?**
Yes, it can. The Connector can pull structured XBRL facts, which include balance sheets, income statements, and other key financial data points.

**Does the SEC EDGAR MCP require an API key?**
No, it doesn't. It uses public access with a user-agent, so you can start querying corporate filings immediately after connecting it to your client.

**Can I use the SEC EDGAR MCP for historical research?**
Absolutely. You can pull disclosures for specific financial concepts across multiple years to see how a company's data has changed over time.

**Is the data from the SEC EDGAR MCP official?**
Yes, the Connector pulls directly from the SEC's official database. You're getting the same primary source data that professional analysts use.

**How do I find the CIK for a company like Apple?**
You can search for a company's CIK on the official SEC website or ask your agent to find it. For Apple, the CIK is '0000320193'. Remember to use the leading zeros if necessary.

**Can I see the latest 10-K filing for a specific entity?**
Yes! Use the `get_submissions` tool with the company's CIK. The response will list the most recent filings, and you can identify the 10-K report among them.

**What is XBRL data?**
XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a standardized format for business reporting. It allows the SEC and analysts to extract specific financial facts (like Net Income) from filings programmatically.