Bring Sanctions Screening
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect OFAC Sanctions Service to Cursor and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the OFAC Sanctions Service MCP Server?
Connect to the OFAC Sanctions List Service (SLS) API through your AI agent and explore authoritative data on sanctioned individuals, groups, and entities using natural conversation.
What you can do
- List Discovery — Retrieve identifiers for all available sanctions lists, including the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Consolidated Non-SDN lists.
- Update Monitoring — Check the timestamp of the last update for any sanctions list to ensure you are using the most current data.
- Version Tracking — List historical and current versions of sanctions lists and retrieve specific version metadata.
- Entity Inspection — Access detailed profile information for specific sanctioned entities, including names, aliases, and addresses.
- Deltas & Full Versions — Retrieve metadata for full list versions or just the changes (deltas) between specific versions.
- Entry Metrics — Get the total count of entities within a specific list version for audit purposes.
- Tag Management — List all descriptive tags and labels associated with list versions.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- (Optional) Enter your OFAC SLS API Key
- Start exploring sanctions intelligence from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Compliance Officers — quickly verify entity details or list updates without manually downloading large files.
- Legal Teams — monitor for new additions to the SDN list directly from your workspace.
- Risk Analysts — automate the retrieval of version metadata and entry counts for compliance reporting.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Get delta version metadata
Get specific entity metadata
Get full version metadata
Check for list updates
Get SLS API info
Get total entries in a version
List versions of a sanctions list
g. SDN, NONSDN). List available sanctions lists
List entities in a version
List tags for a version
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns OFAC Sanctions Service into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from OFAC Sanctions Service and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
OFAC Sanctions Service in Cursor
Why run OFAC Sanctions Service with Vinkius?
The OFAC Sanctions Service connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect OFAC Sanctions Service using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
OFAC Sanctions Service and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect OFAC Sanctions Service to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
OFAC Sanctions Service for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and OFAC Sanctions Service is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the OFAC SLS API Key required?
No. The SLS API is publicly accessible. However, providing an API key if you have one ensures higher rate limits and consistent access.
What is the difference between SDN and Non-SDN lists?
The SDN (Specially Designated Nationals) list contains individuals and entities whose assets are blocked. Non-SDN lists contain entities subject to other sanctions, such as sector-specific or prohibited accounts.
Can I see aliases for a specific person?
Yes! Use the get_entity_details tool with the specific Entity ID. The agent will return the full profile, including all known aliases, addresses, and identifying information.
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.
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.
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