GovInfo MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add GovInfo as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add govinfo --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About GovInfo MCP Server
Connect to the official GovInfo API and empower your AI agent with direct access to official publications from all three branches of the US Federal Government. Query congressional bills, federal regulations, court opinions, and presidential documents using natural language without navigating complex government databases.
Claude Code registers GovInfo as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where GovInfo data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Document Discovery — List available document collections and find specific packages based on date ranges or collection codes (e.g., BILLS, FR, CHRG)
- Deep Search — Perform complex searches across the entire GovInfo database to find relevant legislative or regulatory documents
- Daily Updates — Retrieve a list of all documents officially published on a specific date
- Metadata Extraction — Get detailed summary metadata for specific packages or their sub-documents (granules)
- Contextual Relationships — Discover related documents to understand the legislative or regulatory history of a specific bill or rule
The GovInfo MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 GovInfo to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GovInfo MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using GovInfo
Ask Claude: "Using GovInfo, show me..." — 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the GovInfo MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with GovInfo through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using GovInfo tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
GovInfo + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the GovInfo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed GovInfo tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query GovInfo nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe GovInfo outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query GovInfo status endpoints and alert on anomalies
GovInfo MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect GovInfo to Claude Code via MCP:
get_collection
Get packages within a collection by date range
get_granule_summary
Get summary metadata for a specific granule
get_package_summary
Get summary metadata for a specific package
get_published
Get documents published on a specific date
get_related_documents
Get documents related to a specific package
list_collections
List available document collections
list_package_granules
List granules (sub-documents) for a package
search_documents
Search documents via the GovInfo Search API
Example Prompts for GovInfo in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with GovInfo immediately.
"What collections of documents are available on GovInfo?"
"Show me the summary for the Federal Register package 'FR-2023-01-10'."
Troubleshooting GovInfo MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting GovInfo to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
GovInfo + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating GovInfo MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect GovInfo with your favorite client
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Connect GovInfo to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.