How to Use the DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in Cline

Q: Can I use Cline to save DOD Contracts (FPDS) data to files?

Absolutely, just ask Cline to save the output of the searchcontracts tool to a JSON or CSV file. It will create the file and format the data for you.

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Execute contract searches via Cline

Cline calls `search_contracts` to retrieve specific federal records. You tell the agent what to look for, and it handles the feed interaction and data extraction. Watch as the agent pulls the required XML and prepares it for your review. No manual data entry is needed when the tool manages the connection to the source.

Filter DOD awards directly from the sidebar

Use the `search_contracts` tool to isolate defense-specific records by setting the DEPARTMENT_ID to "9700". Cline applies this filter before fetching the feed results to save time. This keeps your output focused on relevant DOD spending. You get the precise data needed for your procurement models without digging through irrelevant federal contracts.

Build automated procurement dashboards

Cline uses the `search_contracts` output to generate components for tracking defense spending. It reads the XML, parses the awards, and writes the code to display them. It handles the entire lifecycle from search to visualization. You define the goal, and the agent does the work of turning raw contract data into a functional interface.

Setup guide

Set up DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type dod-contracts-fpds-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest DOD Contracts (FPDS) refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dod-contracts-fpds-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in Cline

Install the server via the Cline marketplace tab or your config file. Once connected, ask Cline to search for specific contracts using the `search_contracts` tool.

You can include any valid sQuery parameters in your request. Cline passes these to the server to ensure you only retrieve the DOD records that match your criteria.

Cline will report the connection error in the chat interface. You can then ask it to retry the request or check the status of your MCP connection.

Absolutely, just ask Cline to save the output of the `search_contracts` tool to a JSON or CSV file. It will create the file and format the data for you.

Your credentials are kept in your local settings file. Cline uses these to authenticate with the server, ensuring your access to contract data remains private and isolated.

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