How to Use the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline use the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) server to build forms?

Cline calls getagencycomponentrequestform to get the JSON schema for a specific office. It then writes the React or HTML code to match those exact fields.

Q: Can I pull raw performance metrics from FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) using Cline?

Yes, you can use getannualreportxml to retrieve raw annual report data. Cline will write the parser to extract the metrics you want to display.

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Get deep details on specific agency components

The `get_agency_component` tool retrieves the full metadata payload for any specific federal office using its UUID. Cline runs this tool to inspect contact info, average response times, and submission requirements, then writes the backend code to store it. You do not have to write manual fetch requests or handle API errors. The agent handles the network calls, inspects the payload, and updates your UI components with the live data.

Build dynamic submission forms in real-time

The `get_agency_component_request_form` tool fetches the exact schema of fields needed to file a request with a specific agency. Cline uses this schema to generate clean HTML forms, mapping the API requirements directly to your frontend code. This ensures your forms never break when an agency updates its submission requirements. Cline handles the field mapping, validation logic, and state management automatically based on the live API response.

Map out the entire US government hierarchy

The `list_agency_components` tool pulls the complete list of federal offices, including their parent agencies and sub-departments. Cline uses this tool to build navigation trees and search indexes directly inside your local repository. The tool supports sparse fieldsets, meaning you only pull the specific fields you need to keep your database lightweight. Cline configures these parameters to keep your local data synchronized.

Setup guide

Set up FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) 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 foiagov-freedom-of-information-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 FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) 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": {
    "foiagov-freedom-of-information-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP in Cline

Cline calls `get_agency_component_request_form` to get the JSON schema for a specific office. It then writes the React or HTML code to match those exact fields.

Yes, you can use `get_annual_report_xml` to retrieve raw annual report data. Cline will write the parser to extract the metrics you want to display.

Open the Cline sidebar, click the server icon, and add the configuration under the remote servers tab. You can also edit `cline_mcp_settings.json` directly.

Yes, the server operates over standard transport protocols. Cline can run integration tests against it to verify your data pipelines are working.

Your UUID queries and component searches run through an isolated sandbox. No query parameters are logged or shared with third parties.

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