OpenSanctions MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add OpenSanctions 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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claude mcp add opensanctions --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About OpenSanctions MCP Server
Connect to OpenSanctions and access the world's largest open sanctions and PEP screening database through natural conversation — no API key needed for non-commercial use.
Claude Code registers OpenSanctions 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 OpenSanctions data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Entity Search — Search for sanctioned persons, companies and vessels by name
- Sanctions Screening — Screen names against global sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN, UK HMT)
- PEP Screening — Screen persons against Politically Exposed Persons databases
- Entity Details — Get full entity info including aliases, dates of birth, nationalities and addresses
- Vessel Search — Search sanctioned vessels by name or IMO number
- Dataset Browser — Browse all available sanctions datasets worldwide
The OpenSanctions 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 OpenSanctions to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OpenSanctions 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 OpenSanctions
Ask Claude: "Using OpenSanctions, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the OpenSanctions MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with OpenSanctions 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 OpenSanctions 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
OpenSanctions + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the OpenSanctions MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed OpenSanctions tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query OpenSanctions nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe OpenSanctions outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query OpenSanctions status endpoints and alert on anomalies
OpenSanctions MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect OpenSanctions to Claude Code via MCP:
get_datasets
Returns dataset names, descriptions, publisher info and entity counts. Get list of all sanctions datasets available
get_entity
Returns full entity details including names, aliases, dates of birth, nationalities, addresses, sanctions details, related entities and source datasets. Get detailed info for a specific entity by ID
match_pep
Returns match scores, matched entities, political positions and source datasets. Useful for KYC/AML compliance checks. Screen a name against Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) lists
match_sanctions
Uses fuzzy matching to find potential matches. Returns match scores, matched entities and sanction details. Use threshold parameter (0.0-1.0) to adjust sensitivity. Default 0.85. Screen a name against global sanctions lists
search_company
Returns company names, registration numbers, jurisdictions, addresses and sanctions status. Search for companies in the sanctions database
search_entities
Supports free-text search with fuzzy matching. Returns entity names, types (Person, Company, Vessel), countries and dataset sources. Use schema parameter to filter by entity type (Person, Company, Vessel, etc.). Search sanctions and PEP entities by name
search_person
Returns person names, aliases, dates of birth, nationalities, countries and sanctions status. Search for persons in the sanctions database
search_vessel
Returns vessel names, IMO numbers, flags, owners and sanctions status. Search for vessels (ships) in the sanctions database
Example Prompts for OpenSanctions in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with OpenSanctions immediately.
"Screen 'Vladimir Putin' against sanctions lists."
"Search for companies sanctioned in Russia."
"What sanctions datasets are available?"
Troubleshooting OpenSanctions MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting OpenSanctions to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
OpenSanctions + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating OpenSanctions 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 OpenSanctions with your favorite client
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Connect OpenSanctions to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.