How to Use the GovInfo MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code use GovInfo to automate report generation?

It can. Claude Code uses getpackagesummary to fetch facts and then formats them into your output files during the build process.

Claude Code pipes official government records directly into your terminal-based dev cycles.

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Headless document search

Claude Code runs `search_documents` from your command line to return raw data for your scripts. It bypasses the browser to get you the facts fast. Once the search hits, the tool uses `get_package_summary` to output the metadata. You get the vital details without any unnecessary UI overhead.

Automated granule processing

You can pipe `list_package_granules` output into other CLI tools to filter results. This lets you build complex data pipelines that rely on precise legislative snippets. After identifying a granule, `get_granule_summary` provides the data you need for downstream processing. It keeps your terminal output clean and actionable.

Systematic collection polling

The agent uses `get_published` to check for new documents on a schedule. You can integrate this into your CI/CD workflows to monitor for policy changes. It also uses `get_collection` to verify that your scripts are targeting the right data sources. This ensures your automated tasks remain consistent over time.

Setup guide

Set up GovInfo MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see govinfo-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest GovInfo transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available GovInfo tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http govinfo-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the GovInfo 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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "govinfo-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about GovInfo MCP in Claude Code

You execute the search tool via the CLI and pipe the result to your processor. Claude Code handles the `search_documents` call and returns the raw JSON.

It can. Claude Code uses `get_package_summary` to fetch facts and then formats them into your output files during the build process.

Yes. By providing the API key as an environment variable, you can run `search_documents` as part of your automated test suite.

You add the key to your configuration file, which the agent uses for encrypted communication. The server never logs your credentials.

Your research traffic is ephemeral. The server processes only the metadata needed to return your requested documents and discards the rest.

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