USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server for LlamaIndexGive LlamaIndex instant access to 32 tools to Autocomplete Awarding Agency, Autocomplete Glossary, Autocomplete Location, and more
LlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add USAspending (Federal Spending) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.
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The USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server for LlamaIndex 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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import asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to USAspending (Federal Spending). "
"You have 32 tools available."
),
)
response = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in USAspending (Federal Spending)?"
)
print(response)
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.
LlamaIndex agents combine USAspending (Federal Spending) tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 32 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.
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 LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex
When LlamaIndex 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 awarding agency on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Awarding agencies matching search text
Autocomplete glossary on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Glossary terms matching search text
Autocomplete location on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Locations based on search text
Autocomplete recipient on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Recipient names and UEI based on search text
Bulk download awards on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Generates ZIP file of award data in CSV
Download search on USAspending (Federal Spending)
ZIP file for Awards, Subawards, and Transactions
Get agency awards on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Get summary of transactions and obligations for an agency
Get agency awards count on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Count of award types for agencies in a fiscal year
Get agency budgetary resources on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Get budgetary resources and obligations by fiscal year
Get agency overview on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Get agency overview for details page
Get agency sub agencies on USAspending (Federal Spending)
List sub-agencies and offices with obligated amounts
Get award on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Get details about a specific award
Get award funding on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Federal account and agency funding info for an award
Get award types on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Map of award types by grouping
Get data dictionary on USAspending (Federal Spending)
JSON structure of the Rosetta Crosswalk Data Dictionary
Get disaster agency spending on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Insights on agencies receiving disaster funding
Get disaster award amount on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Obligation and outlay aggregations for disaster awards
Get disaster overview on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Overview of disaster/emergency funding and spending
Get download status on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Current status of a requested download job
Get glossary on USAspending (Federal Spending)
List of glossary terms and definitions
Get recipient on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Individual recipient details
Get recipient children on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Recipient details based on identifier
Get recipient state on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Basic information about a specified state
Get subawards on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Subawards related to a specific parent award
Get toptier agencies on USAspending (Federal Spending)
All toptier agencies and relevant data
Get transactions on USAspending (Federal Spending)
Transactions related to a specific parent award
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 LlamaIndex via MCP
Follow these steps to wire USAspending (Federal Spending) into LlamaIndex. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.py and run: python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use LlamaIndex with the USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server
LlamaIndex provides unique advantages when paired with USAspending (Federal Spending) through the Model Context Protocol.
Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine USAspending (Federal Spending) tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
Query pipeline framework lets you chain USAspending (Federal Spending) tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
Multi-source reasoning: agents can query USAspending (Federal Spending), a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
Observability integrations show exactly what USAspending (Federal Spending) tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
USAspending (Federal Spending) + LlamaIndex Use Cases
Practical scenarios where LlamaIndex combined with the USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Hybrid search: combine USAspending (Federal Spending) real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive
Data enrichment: query USAspending (Federal Spending) to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses
Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying USAspending (Federal Spending) for fresh data
Analytical workflows: chain USAspending (Federal Spending) queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports
Example Prompts for USAspending (Federal Spending) in LlamaIndex
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex
Common issues when connecting USAspending (Federal Spending) to LlamaIndex through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
BasicMCPClient not found
pip install llama-index-tools-mcpUSAspending (Federal Spending) + LlamaIndex FAQ
Common questions about integrating USAspending (Federal Spending) MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
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