FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server for ClineGive Cline 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
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Author: Vinkius

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Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "foiagov-freedom-of-information": {
      "url": "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.

Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 4 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.

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 Cline 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 Cline

When Cline 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 Cline via MCP

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

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel

Add remote server

Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON

Start using FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)

Ask Cline: "Using FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information), help me...". 4 tools available

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

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

Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts

Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window

Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation

Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing

FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) + Cline Use Cases

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

Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests

Codebase refactoring: use FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas

Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads

Incident response: query FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings

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

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline 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 Cline

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

Server shows error in sidebar

Click the server name to see logs. Verify the URL and token are correct.

FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) + Cline FAQ

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

How does Cline connect to MCP servers?

Cline reads MCP server configurations from its settings panel in VS Code. Add the server URL and Cline discovers all available tools on initialization.

Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?

By default, Cline asks for confirmation before executing tool calls. You can configure auto-approval rules for trusted servers in the settings.

Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?

Yes. Configure as many servers as needed. Cline can use tools from different servers within the same autonomous task execution.

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