How to Use the GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I find a specific bill using GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) in Windsurf?

Ask Cascade to search for the bill number using the searchgovinfo tool. It returns the package ID, which you can then pass to other tools to pull the full text.

Q: Can Windsurf read raw PDF data from GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)?

Yes. The getpackagecontent tool returns binary data as a string that Windsurf can parse and interpret for your coding tasks.

Use the GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP Server to pull federal records directly into your Windsurf workspace.

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Cascade uses `search_govinfo` to find specific legislative bills and then hits `get_package_content` to pull the text for your current task. This means your agent finds the exact law or regulation you need without you leaving the editor. It handles the logic of finding the right package before grabbing the content. You just tell the agent what you are researching and watch it build the chain.

Navigate GPO collections with ease

Run `list_collections` to see what is available from the GPO, like Congressional Bills or the Federal Register. Your agent maps these collections to your project requirements instantly. Once you pick a collection, `list_packages` lets you drill down by date. It turns raw legislative data into a structure your codebase can actually use.

Examine package metadata automatically

The `get_package_summary` tool gives your agent the context it needs to verify a document before reading it. It stops you from wasting time on irrelevant files. `get_collection_details` provides the background specs for each GPO source. Your agent understands the limitations and formatting of the data before it starts pulling content.

Setup guide

Set up GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "govinfo-gpo-legislative-docs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP in Windsurf

Ask Cascade to search for the bill number using the `search_govinfo` tool. It returns the package ID, which you can then pass to other tools to pull the full text.

Yes. The `get_package_content` tool returns binary data as a string that Windsurf can parse and interpret for your coding tasks.

It acts as a data source for your agent. You can pull legislative text and save it directly into your project files for reference.

The server returns an error. You should implement local caching in your Windsurf project if you plan on performing high-frequency document lookups.

Your API key is stored locally in your configuration file. It is only used to authenticate your requests to the GPO and never leaves your machine.

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