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

Q: How do I add FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) to my Cursor workspace?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and add the server configuration. Once saved, Cursor's AI agent can immediately access the tools during your coding sessions.

Q: Can I use FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) in Cursor to generate database schemas?

Yes, you can. By calling the getagencycomponentrequestform tool, Cursor reads the official form schema and generates matching SQL migrations or TypeScript types automatically.

Q: How do I filter agency components to save bandwidth?

Use the listagencycomponents tool with sparse fieldsets. This limits the returned JSON keys to only the fields your application actually needs, keeping your context window clean.

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`get_agency_component_request_form` pulls the exact JSON form schema for any federal office directly into your editor. You write code against real government schemas, not outdated documentation or guesses. Cursor uses this live context to generate typed interfaces and validation logic in real time. It means your application's form submission code matches the government's expected API payload on the first try.

Inspect agency structures in your codebase

`get_agency_component` fetches detailed metadata for a specific office using its unique ID. You get instant access to contact info, processing times, and submission requirements right in your active file. The editor inserts this structured JSON directly into your local database seeds or test suites. This eliminates the need to manually scrape government websites to populate your application's reference data.

Analyze federal backlogs in Agent mode

`get_annual_report_xml` retrieves raw performance data for any agency over historical periods. You don't have to write custom scrapers to fetch these massive XML files yourself. Cursor parses the XML in Agent mode to build local data models and charts. It writes the parsing scripts and visualizes the backlogs directly in your workspace.

Setup guide

Set up FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) 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 FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in 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 FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "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 Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and add the server configuration. Once saved, Cursor's AI agent can immediately access the tools during your coding sessions.

Yes, you can. By calling the `get_agency_component_request_form` tool, Cursor reads the official form schema and generates matching SQL migrations or TypeScript types automatically.

No, the public endpoints do not require authentication keys for basic queries. The MCP server handles the connection to the public registry, allowing you to pull agency components and XML reports out of the box.

Use the `list_agency_components` tool with sparse fieldsets. This limits the returned JSON keys to only the fields your application actually needs, keeping your context window clean.

Your local queries for agency UUIDs and XML reports are processed in an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox. No API payloads or government form structures are stored or logged on our infrastructure.

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