FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 4 tools to Get Agency Component, Get Agency Component Request Form, Get Annual Report Xml, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersMastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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The FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server for Mastra AI 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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Geminiimport { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"foiagov-freedom-of-information": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) " +
"using 4 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tool infrastructure. Connect 4 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
When Mastra AI 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 agency component on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)
Fetch a specific agency component by UUID
Get agency component request form on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)
Fetch the FOIA request form structure for a specific component
Get annual report xml on FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)
Fetch an agency annual report in XML format
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 Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Mastra AI with the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information), process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) to Mastra AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpFOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
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