FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server with 4 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersAccess US government FOIA data — list agency components, retrieve request forms, and fetch annual reports directly from FOIA.gov. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) through a governed connection. 4 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the FOIA.gov MCP Server?
The FOIA.gov MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to FOIA.gov via 4 tools. Access US government FOIA data — list agency components, retrieve request forms, and fetch annual reports directly from FOIA.gov. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (4)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate FOIA.gov
Ask your AI agent "List all FOIA agency components and include their parent agency names." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 4 tools connected to real FOIA.gov data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
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Use all 4 FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Get agency component on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)
Fetch a specific agency component by UUID
Get agency component request form on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)
Fetch the FOIA request form structure for a specific component
Get annual report xml on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)
Fetch an agency annual report in XML format
List agency components on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)
Supports JSON API sparse fieldsets and includes. List all FOIA agency components
What the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server unlocks
Connect to the FOIA.gov API to streamline access to Freedom of Information Act data. This MCP server allows AI agents to navigate the complex structure of US government agencies and their specific FOIA requirements through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Agency Discovery — List all FOIA agency components and filter by specific fields like titles and abbreviations.
- Component Details — Fetch deep metadata for specific agency components using their unique UUIDs.
- Request Forms — Retrieve the exact structure and fields required for FOIA request forms for any specific component.
- Annual Reports — Access NIEM-standard XML annual reports for agencies by year to analyze transparency metrics.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your FOIA.gov API Key
3. Start querying government transparency data from your AI assistant
Who is this for?
- Journalists & Researchers — quickly identify which agency components handle specific types of records.
- Legal Professionals — automate the retrieval of request form structures to ensure compliance with agency-specific requirements.
- Data Analysts — pull annual report data in XML format for large-scale transparency analysis.
Frequently asked questions about the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server
How can I find the specific requirements for filing a FOIA request with an agency?
You can use the get_agency_component_request_form tool with the agency's UUID. It will return the full structure of the form, including all required fields and instructions.
Is it possible to list all sub-components of a major government agency?
Yes. Use list_agency_components and you can include the parent agency information to filter or identify all components belonging to a specific department.
Can I access the raw annual transparency reports for data analysis?
Absolutely. The get_annual_report_xml tool allows you to fetch the official NIEM-standard XML reports for any agency and year (e.g., DOJ, 2021).
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Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
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