Can I search for contract opportunities by industry code (NAICS)?

Yes! You can use industry codes like NAICS as parameters in the `list_opportunities` and `list_contracts` tools to precisely target your market sector.

How do I retrieve solicitation documents for an opportunity?

First, use the `get_opportunity` tool to find document paths. Then, use the `get_documents` tool with the opportunity ID to retrieve secure, temporary download links.

Does the integration allow monitoring competitor awards?

Absolutely. You can search past awards by company name or unique identifier using the `list_contracts` tool to understand your competitors' government footprint.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

HigherGov MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Get Agency, Get Awardee, Get Contract, and more

Name: HigherGov
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 12 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add HigherGov 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 Vinkius.

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The HigherGov app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Sales Automation category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add highergov --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About HigherGov MCP Server

Connect your HigherGov account to any AI agent and take full control of your government market research and procurement tracking through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers HigherGov as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where HigherGov data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Opportunity Discovery — Search for federal, state, and local government contract opportunities using precise keywords and filters
Award Analysis — Analyze past contract and grant awards to understand market trends, competitor performance, and agency spending
Entity Research — Research detailed profiles of awardees, government agencies, and key decision-makers programmatically
Document Extraction — Access and retrieve opportunity documents, attachments, and solicitations directly through your agent
Market Monitoring — Track upcoming solicitations and follow specific agencies or industries for real-time intelligence

The HigherGov MCP Server exposes 12 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.

All 12 HigherGov tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to HigherGov through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning government-contracts, procurement, market-intelligence, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get_agency

Get agency details

get_awardee

Get awardee details

get_contract

Get contract award details

get_documents

Get opportunity documents

get_grant

Get grant award details

get_opportunity

Get opportunity details

list_agencies

List government agencies

list_awardees

List awardees (companies/orgs)

list_contracts

List government contract awards

list_grants

List government grant awards

list_opportunities

List government contract opportunities

search_by_id

Search using a HigherGov Search ID

Connect HigherGov to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire HigherGov into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 HigherGov

Ask Claude: "Using HigherGov, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the HigherGov MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with HigherGov 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 HigherGov 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

HigherGov + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the HigherGov MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed HigherGov tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query HigherGov nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe HigherGov outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query HigherGov status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for HigherGov in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with HigherGov immediately.

"Find all current federal opportunities related to 'Cybersecurity' in Washington."

"Show me recent contract awards for 'Lockheed Martin'."

"List all grant awards in the state of 'Florida' for 2026."

Troubleshooting HigherGov MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting HigherGov to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

HigherGov + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating HigherGov MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.