FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 4 tools to Get Agency Component, Get Agency Component Request Form, Get Annual Report Xml, and more

Name: FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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The FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Knowledge Management category — giving your AI agent 4 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add foiagov-freedom-of-information --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server

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.

Claude Code registers FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 4 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) data drives decisions without human intervention.

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.

The FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 4 FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning transparency, public-records, legal-data, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get

Get agency component on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)

Fetch a specific agency component by UUID

get

Get agency component request form on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)

Fetch the FOIA request form structure for a specific component

get

Get annual report xml on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)

Fetch an agency annual report in XML format

list

List agency components on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)

Supports JSON API sparse fieldsets and includes. List all FOIA agency components

Connect FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)

Ask Claude: "Using FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information), show me...". 4 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) immediately.

"List all FOIA agency components and include their parent agency names."

"Get the FOIA request form structure for the agency component with UUID '654321-abc-...'."

"Fetch the 2021 annual report XML for the DOJ."

Troubleshooting FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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