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

Name: USAspending (Federal Spending)
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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-federal-spending": {
      "url": "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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns USAspending (Federal Spending) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from USAspending (Federal Spending) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 32 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor

When Cursor 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

bulk

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

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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

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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

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Get agency sub agencies on USAspending (Federal Spending)

List sub-agencies and offices with obligated amounts

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Get award on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Get details about a specific award

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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

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Get disaster agency spending on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Insights on agencies receiving disaster funding

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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

list

List recipients on USAspending (Federal Spending)

List of recipients in the database

Search new awards over time on USAspending (Federal Spending)

List of time periods with new awards

Search spending by award on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Search and filter awards

Search spending by category on USAspending (Federal Spending)

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

Search spending by geography on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Spending by state, county, or congressional district

Search spending over time on USAspending (Federal Spending)

Aggregated transaction amounts over time

Connect USAspending (Federal Spending) to Cursor via MCP

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

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using USAspending (Federal Spending)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using USAspending (Federal Spending), help me...". 32 tools available

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

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

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

USAspending (Federal Spending) + Cursor Use Cases

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

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Example Prompts for USAspending (Federal Spending) in Cursor

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

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

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

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

Troubleshooting USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server with Cursor

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

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

USAspending (Federal Spending) + Cursor FAQ

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

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.