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USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 32 tools to Autocomplete Awarding Agency, Autocomplete Glossary, Autocomplete Location, and more

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add USAspending (Federal Spending) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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The USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 32 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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python
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with McpWorkbench(
        server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
        transport="streamable_http",
    ) as workbench:
        tools = await workbench.list_tools()
        agent = AssistantAgent(
            name="usaspending_federal_spending_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with USAspending (Federal Spending). "
                "32 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())
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About USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server

Connect to the official USAspending database and gain unprecedented transparency into how the United States government allocates its budget. This server allows any AI agent to query real-time federal financial data, from high-level agency overviews to specific contract details.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use USAspending (Federal Spending) tools. Connect 32 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.

What you can do

  • Agency Insights — Retrieve comprehensive overviews of toptier agencies, including their budgetary resources and obligations.
  • Award Tracking — Search and filter through millions of federal awards, contracts, and grants using advanced criteria.
  • Geographic Analysis — Break down spending by state, county, or congressional district to see where the money is going.
  • Sub-Agency Breakdown — List specific offices and sub-agencies within a department to identify internal spending distribution.
  • Historical Trends — Analyze spending and new award counts over time to identify fiscal patterns.

The USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server exposes 32 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 32 USAspending (Federal Spending) tools available for AutoGen

When AutoGen connects to USAspending (Federal Spending) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning federal-spending, budget-analysis, transparency, 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.

autocomplete

Autocomplete awarding agency on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Awarding agencies matching search text

autocomplete

Autocomplete glossary on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Glossary terms matching search text

autocomplete

Autocomplete location on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Locations based on search text

autocomplete

Autocomplete recipient on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Recipient names and UEI based on search text

bulk

Bulk download awards on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Generates ZIP file of award data in CSV

download

Download search on USAspending (Federal Spending)

ZIP file for Awards, Subawards, and Transactions

get

Get agency awards on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Get summary of transactions and obligations for an agency

get

Get agency awards count on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Count of award types for agencies in a fiscal year

get

Get agency budgetary resources on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Get budgetary resources and obligations by fiscal year

get

Get agency overview on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Get agency overview for details page

get

Get agency sub agencies on USAspending (Federal Spending)

List sub-agencies and offices with obligated amounts

get

Get award on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Get details about a specific award

get

Get award funding on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Federal account and agency funding info for an award

get

Get award types on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Map of award types by grouping

get

Get data dictionary on USAspending (Federal Spending)

JSON structure of the Rosetta Crosswalk Data Dictionary

get

Get disaster agency spending on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Insights on agencies receiving disaster funding

get

Get disaster award amount on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Obligation and outlay aggregations for disaster awards

get

Get disaster overview on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Overview of disaster/emergency funding and spending

get

Get download status on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Current status of a requested download job

get

Get glossary on USAspending (Federal Spending)

List of glossary terms and definitions

get

Get recipient on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Individual recipient details

get

Get recipient children on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Recipient details based on identifier

get

Get recipient state on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Basic information about a specified state

get

Get subawards on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Subawards related to a specific parent award

get

Get toptier agencies on USAspending (Federal Spending)

All toptier agencies and relevant data

get

Get transactions on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Transactions related to a specific parent award

list

List recipients on USAspending (Federal Spending)

List of recipients in the database

search

Search new awards over time on USAspending (Federal Spending)

List of time periods with new awards

search

Search spending by award on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Search and filter awards

search

Search spending by category on USAspending (Federal Spending)

g., agency, recipient, CFDA). Grouped spending data for visualizations

search

Search spending by geography on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Spending by state, county, or congressional district

search

Search spending over time on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Aggregated transaction amounts over time

Connect USAspending (Federal Spending) to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to wire USAspending (Federal Spending) into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install AutoGen

Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
02

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
03

Integrate into workflow

Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
04

Explore tools

The workbench discovers 32 tools from USAspending (Federal Spending) automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with USAspending (Federal Spending) through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use USAspending (Federal Spending) tools to solve complex tasks

02

Role-based architecture lets you assign USAspending (Federal Spending) tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates

03

Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive USAspending (Federal Spending) tool calls

04

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes USAspending (Federal Spending) tool responses in an isolated environment

USAspending (Federal Spending) + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries USAspending (Federal Spending) while another validates results and a third generates the final report

02

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from USAspending (Federal Spending), a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

03

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using USAspending (Federal Spending) data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

04

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process USAspending (Federal Spending) responses in a sandboxed execution environment

Example Prompts for USAspending (Federal Spending) in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with USAspending (Federal Spending) immediately.

01

"Get the agency overview for the Department of Energy using toptier code 089."

02

"List all sub-agencies and their obligated amounts for the Department of Justice (toptier code 015)."

03

"Search for spending by geography for the state of Texas in fiscal year 2023."

Troubleshooting USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting USAspending (Federal Spending) to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

USAspending (Federal Spending) + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server with AutoGen.

01

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call USAspending (Federal Spending) tools during their conversation turns.
02

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.
03

Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?

Yes. Configure human-in-the-loop mode so agents pause and request approval before executing sensitive MCP tool calls.

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