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GSA Per Diem Rates MCP Server

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Learn how to connect GSA Per Diem Rates to Claude Code and start using 6 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

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Get Conus LodgingGet Mie BreakdownGet Rates By CityGet Rates By StateGet Rates By ZipGet Zip Mapping

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GSA Per Diem Rates

What is the GSA Per Diem Rates MCP Server?

Connect to the GSA Per Diem Rates server to instantly retrieve federal travel reimbursement data. This tool allows AI agents to query the official U.S. General Services Administration database for accurate lodging and meal rates.

What you can do

  • City & State Lookups — Get precise rates for specific destinations like 'Fairfax, VA' for any fiscal year.
  • ZIP Code Queries — Quickly find rates using a 5-digit ZIP code to ensure location accuracy.
  • M&IE Breakdowns — Access detailed Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE) data, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner allocations.
  • Statewide Data — Retrieve all county and city rates within a specific state for broader travel planning.
  • CONUS Lodging — Fetch standard continental United States lodging rates for general budgeting.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your GSA API Key
  3. Ask about travel rates for any US location

Who is this for?

  • Finance & Accounting Teams — Automate the verification of travel expense reports against federal standards.
  • Government Contractors — Ensure compliance with federal travel regulations during project bidding and billing.
  • Travel Coordinators — Quickly calculate travel budgets for employees across different US regions.

Built-in capabilities (6)

get_conus_lodging

Get CONUS lodging rates for a specific year

get_mie_breakdown

Get M&IE breakdown rates for a specific year

get_rates_by_city

Get per diem rates for a specific city and state

get_rates_by_state

Get per diem rates for all counties and cities in a state

get_rates_by_zip

Get per diem rates for a specific ZIP code

get_zip_mapping

Useful for high volume requests. Get ZIP code to DID mapping for a specific year

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers GSA Per Diem Rates as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where GSA Per Diem Rates data drives decisions without human intervention.

  • Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers 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

  • Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using GSA Per Diem Rates tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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

See it in action

GSA Per Diem Rates in Claude Code

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Why Vinkius

GSA Per Diem Rates and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect GSA Per Diem Rates 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.

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<40msCold start
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Server catalogFind and host yourself4,000+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for GSA Per Diem Rates in Claude Code

The GSA Per Diem Rates 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 6 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.

GSA Per Diem Rates
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* 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

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures GSA Per Diem Rates for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the GSA Per Diem Rates MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

How can I find the per diem rates for a specific city like Los Angeles?

You can use the get_rates_by_city tool. Just provide the city name (Los Angeles), the state abbreviation (CA), and the fiscal year you are interested in.

02

Is it possible to get a breakdown of meal costs for the day?

Yes! Use the get_mie_breakdown tool for a specific fiscal year. It returns the breakdown for Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE), showing allocations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and incidentals.

03

Can I look up rates using just a ZIP code?

Absolutely. The get_rates_by_zip tool allows you to input a 5-digit ZIP code and a fiscal year to retrieve the applicable per diem rates for that specific location.

04

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.

05

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.

06

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.

07

Command not found: claude

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

08

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

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