How to Use the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP in Mastra AI
Build reliable FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) workflows with Mastra AI agents.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP to Mastra AI
Create your Vinkius account to connect FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) to Mastra AI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Automated FOIA request pipelines
Construct multi-step agents that use `get_agency_component` and `get_agency_component_request_form` to guide users through submission processes. If an agency form changes, your workflow adapts by pulling the latest structure. This setup allows for conditional logic where the agent verifies agency details before presenting the correct form to your user.
Resilient agency data ingestion
Mastra handles the heavy lifting of retries if an API call fails. By using `list_agency_components` within a robust workflow, your agent ensures that even if a network blip occurs, the data retrieval completes. Your agents can now perform background tasks to inventory government components without you babysitting the process.
Systematic annual report analysis
Automate the collection of performance data using `get_annual_report_xml`. Your workflow can trigger an agent to parse these reports and log findings into your database automatically. This turns a manual research task into a background service that runs on your schedule, keeping your records updated without human intervention.
Set up FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP in Mastra AI
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
@mastra/mcp+@mastra/corepackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/coreplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Configure the MCPClient
Create an
MCPClientwith your Vinkius endpoint as aURLobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and inject tools
Call
mcpClient.listTools()and spread the result into your agent'stoolsobject. All FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tools become native Mastra tools. - 4
Run with any model
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Callagent.generate()and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.
import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
id: "foiagov-freedom-of-information-mcp-client",
servers: {
"foiagov-freedom-of-information-mcp": {
url: new URL(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
),
},
},
});
const agent = new Agent({
name: "FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) Agent",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
instructions: "You have access to FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tools.",
tools: {
...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
},
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"List recent FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) transactions"
);
console.log(result.text); Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by FOIA.gov. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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