How to Use the FCC Geo MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the FCC Geo server in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the FCC Geo configuration under the mcpServers key. Once saved, restart Claude Desktop to let your agent access the coordinate lookup tools.

Q: Which tools does the FCC Geo server expose to Claude Desktop?

The server exposes getcensusblockbylatlon for FIPS data and getfccareasbylatlon for telecom boundaries. Your agent selects the correct tool based on whether you need census blocks or licensing zones.

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Resolve coordinates to Census Blocks in Claude Desktop

`get_census_block_by_lat_lon` targets the exact coordinates you paste into Claude Desktop and returns the corresponding US Census Block, county, and FIPS code. Your agent uses this tool to map physical coordinates to regulatory regions without you leaving the desktop app. You supply raw latitude and longitude, and the tool fetches the precise government identifiers. This removes the need to manually search FCC databases or write custom coordinate-parsing scripts during your analysis.

Map FCC service areas instantly

`get_fcc_areas_by_lat_lon` identifies the telecom boundaries, including CMA, PEA, and EAG zones, that intersect your coordinates. Claude Desktop runs this query in the background to provide regulatory context for any US location. The tool queries live FCC databases to pull these specific boundary definitions directly into your chat. This allows your agent to immediately determine which telecom licensing regions apply to your target coordinates.

Run zero-authentication queries via MCP Server

The FCC Geo MCP Server operates without any API keys or complex authentication flows. Your Claude Desktop client connects to the endpoint and immediately starts resolving coordinates. Because there are no credentials to manage, you avoid the usual setup friction. The tool handles the connection directly, giving your agent instant access to public-domain geographic data.

Setup guide

Set up FCC Geo MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The FCC Geo MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the FCC Geo MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under fcc-geo-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fcc-geo-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about FCC Geo MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the FCC Geo configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once saved, restart Claude Desktop to let your agent access the coordinate lookup tools.

No, the FCC Geo tools only process coordinates within US territories. If you pass international coordinates to Claude Desktop, the server returns an empty boundary set or an out-of-bounds error.

No, the FCC Geo server requires zero authentication. Claude Desktop connects to the MCP Server endpoint directly, allowing you to run coordinate queries without managing API keys or tokens.

The server exposes `get_census_block_by_lat_lon` for FIPS data and `get_fcc_areas_by_lat_lon` for telecom boundaries. Your agent selects the correct tool based on whether you need census blocks or licensing zones.

Your latitude and longitude coordinates are sent directly to the public FCC API to resolve the boundaries. The server does not store or log these coordinates, keeping your geographic queries ephemeral.

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