GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 6 tools to Get Collection Details, Get Package Content, Get Package Summary, and more

Name: GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) 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": {
    "govinfo-gpo-legislative-docs": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP Server

Connect your AI agent to the GovInfo API by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) to research and retrieve official federal documents through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 6 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Explore Collections — List all available document categories like Congressional Bills, the Federal Register, and Presidential Papers
Advanced Search — Use Lucene syntax to perform complex queries across the entire GPO database for specific keywords or topics
Document Retrieval — Fetch detailed metadata, summaries, and historical context for specific legislative packages
Content Access — Retrieve document content in multiple formats including PDF, XML, and MODS for deep analysis
Date-based Filtering — Track legislative changes and new publications by listing packages within specific timeframes

The GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP Server exposes 6 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 6 GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning legislative-data, congressional-bills, federal-register, 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 collection details on GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)

Get metadata for a specific GovInfo collection

get

Get package content on GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)

Note: Binary formats like pdf or zip will be returned as raw text/binary strings. Download or retrieve GovInfo package content

get

Get package summary on GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)

Get detailed metadata for a specific GovInfo package

list

List collections on GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)

g., Congressional Bills, Federal Register). List all available GovInfo document collections

list

List packages on GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)

List packages within a GovInfo collection by date

Search govinfo on GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)

Search GovInfo collections

Connect GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) 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 GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs), help me...". 6 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) 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 6 tools are immediately available

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

GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) immediately.

"List all available GovInfo document collections."

"Search for recent Congressional Bills related to 'artificial intelligence'."

"Get the summary and metadata for package ID BILLS-117hr3076ih."

Troubleshooting GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) 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.

GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs) 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.