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

Name: USAspending (Federal Spending)
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect USAspending (Federal Spending) through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple USAspending (Federal Spending) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 32 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf

When Windsurf 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

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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

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

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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

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 Windsurf via MCP

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

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using USAspending (Federal Spending)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using USAspending (Federal Spending), help me...". 32 tools available

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

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

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 32 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

USAspending (Federal Spending) + Windsurf Use Cases

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

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from USAspending (Federal Spending) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query USAspending (Federal Spending) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from USAspending (Federal Spending) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine USAspending (Federal Spending) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for USAspending (Federal Spending) in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf

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

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

USAspending (Federal Spending) + Windsurf FAQ

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

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.