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Use FOIA.gov with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Access US government FOIA data. list agency components, retrieve request forms, and fetch annual reports directly from FOIA.gov.

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Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete FOIA.gov capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with FOIA.gov.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through FOIA.gov.

  1. 01

    Get annual report xml

    Fetch an agency annual report in XML format

  2. 02

    Get agency component

    Fetch a specific agency component by UUID

  3. 03

    Get agency component request form

    Fetch the FOIA request form structure for a specific component

  4. 04

    List agency components

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

Observed, not estimated

792ms average. Fast in production.

FOIA.gov is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 974ms
Aug 20Today
Fastest day
661ms
Slowest day
974ms
14-day trend
Slowing+11%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of FOIA.gov, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with FOIA.gov. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

FOIA.gov Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QVJ73jQfdjJfOUeBAPUp0dxxpvTDMFeaMaalwTc0/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — FOIA.gov capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "foiagov-freedom-of-information-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_QVJ73jQfdjJfOUeBAPUp0dxxpvTDMFeaMaalwTc0/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

FAQ

Questions FOIA.gov owners ask.

  • 01

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

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

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

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

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

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