How do I find my GovCon API Key?

Log in to your [**GovCon account**](https://govconapi.com/), and you will find your API Key in your dashboard. Copy and paste it below.

Does it support multiple agencies?

Yes. GovCon aggregates procurement data across various federal and local government agencies.

Can the agent show award amounts?

Yes. Every contract record retrieved by your agent includes metadata on the award amount where available.

GovCon API MCP Server for Cursor 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: GovCon API
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Author: Vinkius

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "govcon-api": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About GovCon API MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire business development and government contracting workflow with the GovCon API, the authoritative source for procurement data. By connecting the GovCon API to your agent, you transform complex contract searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for active opportunities, audit agency distributions, and retrieve detailed procurement metadata without you ever touching a government portal. Whether you are conducting market research or managing regional bid constraints, your agent acts as a real-time procurement consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.

Cursor's Agent mode turns GovCon API into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from GovCon API and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 4 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Contract Auditing — Search for thousands of government contracts and procurement opportunities by keyword or agency and maintain a clear view of market distribution.
Agency Oversight — Audit all registered government agencies in the catalog to understand the organizational reach of public sector procurement instantly.
Opportunity Discovery — Retrieve high-resolution details for specific opportunity IDs to assist in deep-dive classification.
Metadata Intelligence — Retrieve unique identifiers and amount markers for any government contract to assist in deep-dive fiscal analysis.
Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your procurement research workflow is always operational.

The GovCon API MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect GovCon API to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the GovCon API MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using GovCon API

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GovCon API, help me...". 4 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the GovCon API MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with GovCon API through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

GovCon API + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the GovCon API MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

GovCon API MCP Tools for Cursor (4)

These 4 tools become available when you connect GovCon API to Cursor via MCP:

check_api_status

Check if the GovCon service is operational

get_procurement_details

Get full details for a specific government opportunity by ID

list_government_agencies

List all government agencies registered in the GovCon database

search_government_contracts

Search for government contracts and procurement opportunities

Example Prompts for GovCon API in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with GovCon API immediately.

"Search for government contracts related to 'cybersecurity' using GovCon."

"Show details for opportunity ID '12345'."

"List all government agencies available in GovCon."

Troubleshooting GovCon API MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting GovCon API to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

GovCon API + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating GovCon API MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.