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FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server

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Name: FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

Learn how to connect FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) to VS Code Copilot and start using 4 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 Agency ComponentGet Agency Component Request FormGet Annual Report XmlList Agency Components

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What is the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server?

Connect to the FOIA.gov API to streamline access to Freedom of Information Act data. This MCP server allows AI agents to navigate the complex structure of US government agencies and their specific FOIA requirements through natural conversation.

What you can do

Agency Discovery — List all FOIA agency components and filter by specific fields like titles and abbreviations.
Component Details — Fetch deep metadata for specific agency components using their unique UUIDs.
Request Forms — Retrieve the exact structure and fields required for FOIA request forms for any specific component.
Annual Reports — Access NIEM-standard XML annual reports for agencies by year to analyze transparency metrics.

How it works

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Enter your FOIA.gov API Key
Start querying government transparency data from your AI assistant

Who is this for?

Journalists & Researchers — quickly identify which agency components handle specific types of records.
Legal Professionals — automate the retrieval of request form structures to ensure compliance with agency-specific requirements.
Data Analysts — pull annual report data in XML format for large-scale transparency analysis.

Built-in capabilities (4)

get_agency_component

Fetch a specific agency component by UUID

get_agency_component_request_form

Fetch the FOIA request form structure for a specific component

get_annual_report_xml

Fetch an agency annual report in XML format

list_agency_components

Supports JSON API sparse fieldsets and includes. List all FOIA agency components

Why VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 4 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
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Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

See it in action

FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) in VS Code Copilot

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FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) to VS Code Copilot 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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Audit trail	None	Ed25519 signed logs
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GDPR compliance	Manual effort	Automated purge + export

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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) in VS Code Copilot

The FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) 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 4 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot 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.

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The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) for VS Code Copilot

Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

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Ed25519Signed audit chain

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How can I find the specific requirements for filing a FOIA request with an agency?

You can use the get_agency_component_request_form tool with the agency's UUID. It will return the full structure of the form, including all required fields and instructions.

Is it possible to list all sub-components of a major government agency?

Yes. Use list_agency_components and you can include the parent agency information to filter or identify all components belonging to a specific department.

Can I access the raw annual transparency reports for data analysis?

Absolutely. The get_annual_report_xml tool allows you to fetch the official NIEM-standard XML reports for any agency and year (e.g., DOJ, 2021).

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.