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Why use OpenStates MCP Server with Cursor?

Bring Legislation
to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect OpenStates to Cursor and start using all 7 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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Get Bill DetailsGet Committee DetailsGet Legislator DetailsList CommitteesList JurisdictionsSearch BillsSearch Legislators
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OpenStates

What is the OpenStates MCP Server?

Equip your AI agent with the most comprehensive US state-level legislative intelligence via OpenStates. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to bills, legislators, and committee metadata across all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. Your agent can instantly search for specific legislation, audit legislator profiles, and retrieve committee memberships without you ever manually checking a government site. Whether you are tracking policy trends or verifying legislative actions, your agent acts as a dedicated political analyst through natural conversation.

What you can do

  • Bill Discovery — Search for thousands of legislative bills by keyword, jurisdiction, and session.
  • Legislator Auditing — Fetch complete profiles, contact information, and current roles for state legislators.
  • Committee Intelligence — List all legislative committees in a jurisdiction and retrieve their detailed membership lists.
  • Jurisdiction Lookup — List and inspect all supported states and jurisdictions to understand current legislative coverage.
  • Deep Metadata — Retrieve detailed actions and versions for specific bills to analyze the legislative process.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your OpenStates API Key
  3. Start managing your legislative intelligence from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Advocacy & Policy Teams — instantly monitor relevant bills and track legislator stances across different states.
  • Journalists & Researchers — retrieve historical legislative data and committee memberships for reporting and analysis.
  • IT & Civic Tech Developers — integrate clean legislative data into transparency tools and public dashboards.
  • Citizens & Constituents — stay updated on local legislative actions and find contact info for their representatives.
  • Legal Professionals — verify the current status and versions of state-level legislation.

Built-in capabilities (7)

get_bill_details

Get bill details

get_committee_details

Get committee details

get_legislator_details

Get legislator details

list_committees

List committees in a jurisdiction

list_jurisdictions

List all jurisdictions

search_bills

Search for legislative bills

search_legislators

Search for legislators

Why Cursor?

Cursor's Agent mode turns OpenStates into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from OpenStates and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 7 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

  • Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

  • Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

  • MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

  • VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

See it in action

OpenStates in Cursor

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High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Enterprise Security

Why run OpenStates with Vinkius?

The OpenStates 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 7 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.

OpenStates
Fully ManagedNo server setup
Plug & PlayNo coding needed
SecurePrivacy protected
PrivateYour data is safe
Cost ControlBudget limits
Control1-click disconnect
Auto-UpdatesMaintenance free
High SpeedOptimized for AI
Reliable99.9% uptime
Your credentials and connection tokens are fully encrypted

* 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

01 / Catalog

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents

Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.

02 / Credentials

Connect securely in under 30 seconds

Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.

03 / Guardian

Complete visibility into every agent action

Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.

04 / FinOps

Optimize spending and track token ROI

Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.

Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Complete visibility into every agent action
Optimize spending and track token ROI

Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working

This dashboard is included when you connect OpenStates using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.

Why Vinkius

OpenStates and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.

Professionals who connect OpenStates 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.

4,000+MCP Integrations
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Raw MCP
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Ready-to-use MCPsFind and configure each manually4,000+ MCPs ready to use
Connection SetupManual coding & server setup1-click instant connection
Server HostingYou host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime)100% hosted & managed by Vinkius
Security & PrivacyStored in plaintext config filesBank-grade encrypted vault
Activity VisibilityBlind execution (no logs or tracking)Live dashboard with real-time logs
Cost ControlRunaway AI token spend riskAutomatic budget limits
Revoking AccessMust delete files or code to stop1-click disconnect button
The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures OpenStates for Cursor

Every request between Cursor and OpenStates is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.

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

Frequently asked questions

01

Which US states are covered by this integration?

OpenStates covers all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. You can use the list_jurisdictions tool to see the full list of currently active jurisdictions.

02

Can I search for bills by specific keywords like 'environment' or 'education'?

Yes! Use the search_bills tool, provide the state name in the jurisdiction parameter, and your keywords in the q parameter. Your agent will return all matching legislation.

03

How do I get the contact information for my state representative?

First, find the legislator using search_legislators with their name or district. Then, use the get_legislator_details tool with their ID to retrieve their official email, office address, and phone number.

04

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.

05

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.

06

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.

07

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.

08

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

09

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

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