How to Use the DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in Cursor
Inject real DOD procurement data directly into your Cursor codebase to build live market analysis tools.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect DOD Contracts (FPDS) to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Feed real contract XML into your Cursor workspace
Stop coding with fake procurement mocks. Cursor uses the `search_contracts` tool to pull actual federal XML payloads directly into your active editor. This allows the editor's agent to write parsers based on real government data schemas. You get working code faster because the context is 100% accurate.
Map defense awards using Cursor MCP Server tools
Isolate military spending by targeting specific agency codes in your development environment. The `search_contracts` tool pulls records matching `AGENCY_CODE:"9700"` straight into your chat. Your Cursor agent can then analyze these transactions to map out subcontractor opportunities. That's the data you need, right where you write code.
Debug FPDS API integrations on the fly
Test how your application handles raw government feeds without leaving your IDE. Cursor calls the MCP Server directly to verify how your code processes complex XML structures. You don't have to jump back and forth between terminal curls and your editor. The live feed response is right there in your workspace.
Set up DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP in Cursor
Prerequisites
- Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP Settings
Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server". - 2
Add the DOD Contracts (FPDS) MCP
Cursor will create or open
.cursor/mcp.jsonin your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable Agent mode
Open Composer (
Cmd+I/Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode. - 4
Verify the connection
Ask Cursor something like "List my recent DOD Contracts (FPDS) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the DOD Contracts (FPDS) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dod-contracts-fpds-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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