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

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add USAspending (Federal Spending) 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 usaspending-federal-spending --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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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.

Claude Code registers USAspending (Federal Spending) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 32 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where USAspending (Federal Spending) data drives decisions without human intervention.

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 Claude Code 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 Claude Code

When Claude Code 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.

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Autocomplete awarding agency on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Awarding agencies matching search text

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Autocomplete glossary on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Glossary terms matching search text

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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

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Bulk download awards on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Generates ZIP file of award data in CSV

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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

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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

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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

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Get award types on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Map of award types by grouping

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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

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Get disaster overview on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Overview of disaster/emergency funding and spending

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Get download status on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Current status of a requested download job

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Get glossary on USAspending (Federal Spending)

List of glossary terms and definitions

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Get recipient on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Individual recipient details

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Get recipient children on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Recipient details based on identifier

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Get recipient state on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Basic information about a specified state

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Get subawards on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Subawards related to a specific parent award

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Get toptier agencies on USAspending (Federal Spending)

All toptier agencies and relevant data

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Get transactions on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Transactions related to a specific parent award

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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

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Search spending by geography on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Spending by state, county, or congressional district

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Search spending over time on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Aggregated transaction amounts over time

Connect USAspending (Federal Spending) to Claude Code via MCP

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

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Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using USAspending (Federal Spending)

Ask Claude: "Using USAspending (Federal Spending), show me...". 32 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server

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

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Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using USAspending (Federal Spending) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

USAspending (Federal Spending) + Claude Code Use Cases

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

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CI/CD integration: embed USAspending (Federal Spending) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

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Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query USAspending (Federal Spending) nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe USAspending (Federal Spending) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query USAspending (Federal Spending) status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for USAspending (Federal Spending) in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code 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 Claude Code

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

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

USAspending (Federal Spending) + Claude Code FAQ

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

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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.
02

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.
03

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.

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