Bring Federal Register
to Claude Code
Learn how to connect Federal Register to Claude Code and start using 9 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Federal Register MCP Server?
Connect your AI agent to the Federal Register and navigate the vast landscape of U.S. government regulations and public notices through natural language.
What you can do
- Document Search — Search through millions of documents published since 1994 using filters like agency, date, document type, and RIN.
- Public Inspection — Access the 'Public Inspection' desk to see documents scheduled for publication before they officially hit the register.
- Agency Intelligence — List all federal agencies and retrieve detailed profiles, including their recent regulatory activity and metadata.
- Regulatory Tracking — Monitor specific dockets, Regulation Identifier Numbers (RIN), and CFR titles/parts to stay ahead of compliance changes.
- Deep Metadata — Fetch full document details, including publication dates, page ranges, and agency contact information.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No API key is required for standard public access
- Start querying the Federal Register from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Legal Professionals — quickly find specific rules or notices without navigating complex government portals
- Compliance Officers — track regulatory changes and public inspection filings in real-time
- Policy Researchers — analyze agency activity and historical document trends via AI-driven search
Built-in capabilities (9)
Fetch a single agency by slug
Retrieve all documents currently on public inspection
Fetch a single published document
Fetch multiple published documents
Retrieve documents on public inspection on a specific date
Fetch a single public inspection document
List all federal agencies
Search published Federal Register documents
Search public inspection documents
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Federal Register as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Federal Register data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart - —
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 Federal Register 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
Federal Register in Claude Code
Federal Register and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Federal Register to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Federal Register in Claude Code
The Federal Register MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 9 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Federal Register for Claude Code
Every tool call from Claude Code to the Federal Register MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find documents from a specific agency like the FDA?
First, use the list_agencies tool to find the correct agency slug or ID. Then, use the search_documents tool and provide that slug in the agencies parameter to filter results.
Can I see documents before they are officially published in the daily register?
Yes! Use the search_public_inspection or get_current_public_inspection tools. These access the 'Public Inspection' desk, which contains documents filed for public review before their formal publication date.
Is it possible to search for documents related to a specific Regulation Identifier Number (RIN)?
Absolutely. Use the search_documents tool and provide the rin parameter. This will return all published documents associated with that specific regulatory action.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
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.
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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