FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf 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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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf

When Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP

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

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information), help me...". 4 tools available

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

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

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

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

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

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

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

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

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

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) + Windsurf FAQ

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

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.

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