What kind of documents can I access?

You can access Congressional Bills, the Federal Register, Presidential Papers, and other official GPO collections.

Do I need my own API key?

Yes, you will need to enter your GovInfo (Data.gov) API Key to authenticate the connection.

Can I get PDF files through my AI client?

Yes, the MCP can retrieve document content in PDF, XML, and MODS formats.

Which AI capabilities work with this MCP?

It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

How do I search for specific topics?

You can use natural language to ask your agent to search, or use Lucene syntax for more complex queries.

Can I search for specific keywords across all government documents?

Yes! Use the search_govinfo capability with Lucene syntax to perform complex queries. You can filter by date, collection, or specific fields to find exactly what you need.

How do I get the actual text or PDF of a bill?

Use the get_package_content capability with the specific packageId and choose your preferred format (pdf, xml, mods, etc.) to retrieve the document content.

What types of document collections are available?

Run the list_collections capability to see all available sources. Common codes include 'BILLS' for Congressional Bills, 'FR' for the Federal Register, and 'CPD' for Compilation of Presidential Documents.

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Connect Govinfo Gpo Legislative Docs to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull official federal documents directly into your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through GovInfo.

01
Get collection details
This capability retrieves metadata for a specific GovInfo collection.
02
Get package content
Use this to download or retrieve the actual content of a GovInfo package, including raw text or binary strings for PDFs and ZIP files.
03
List collections
This capability lists all available document collections, such as Congressional Bills or the Federal Register.

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3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through GovInfo.

04
List packages
This capability lets you list specific packages within a collection based on a date range.
05
Search govinfo
This capability performs searches across all GovInfo collections using your query.
06
Get package summary
Use this to get detailed metadata and a summary for a specific GovInfo package.

Real work

What teams actually run

Regulatory Monitoring

An analyst asks the agent to check the Federal Register for new notices regarding specific industries.

Legislative Tracking

A researcher tracks the progress of a specific bill by querying package updates over a set timeframe.

Legal Research

A lawyer pulls the full text and metadata of a Congressional Bill to verify specific language.

Historical Auditing

A journalist uses the agent to find older Presidential Papers or historical legislative records.

Automate a task

Put GovInfo to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

GovInfo works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put GovInfo to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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1054ms average. Fast in production.

GovInfo is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1210ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 666ms
Slowest day: 1210ms
14-day trend: Improving-6%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 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 GovInfo, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

GovInfo Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tFkBmgOqtniED0wn5R7IDpnQfdgQcGmdD6bR708I/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — GovInfo capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "govinfo-gpo-legislative-docs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tFkBmgOqtniED0wn5R7IDpnQfdgQcGmdD6bR708I/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up GovInfo in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work GovInfo owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to interact with official federal records through an AI interface.

01
Legal Professionals
They hand off the task of finding specific bill versions or court opinions to their agent.
02
Researchers and Journalists
They use the agent to automate the tracking of government activity and policy changes.
03
Policy Analysts
They rely on the agent to monitor real-time legislative progress and federal notices.

FAQ

Questions GovInfo owners ask.

01
What kind of documents can I access?
You can access Congressional Bills, the Federal Register, Presidential Papers, and other official GPO collections.
02
Do I need my own API key?
Yes, you will need to enter your GovInfo (Data.gov) API Key to authenticate the connection.
03
Can I get PDF files through my AI client?
Yes, the MCP can retrieve document content in PDF, XML, and MODS formats.
04
Which AI capabilities work with this MCP?
It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
05
How do I search for specific topics?
You can use natural language to ask your agent to search, or use Lucene syntax for more complex queries.
06
Can I search for specific keywords across all government documents?
Yes! Use the search_govinfo capability with Lucene syntax to perform complex queries. You can filter by date, collection, or specific fields to find exactly what you need.
07
How do I get the actual text or PDF of a bill?
Use the get_package_content capability with the specific packageId and choose your preferred format (pdf, xml, mods, etc.) to retrieve the document content.
08
What types of document collections are available?
Run the list_collections capability to see all available sources. Common codes include 'BILLS' for Congressional Bills, 'FR' for the Federal Register, and 'CPD' for Compilation of Presidential Documents.

Explore

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-03

Get collection details

Get package content

List collections

04-06

List packages

Search govinfo

Get package summary

What teams actually run

Regulatory Monitoring

Legislative Tracking

Legal Research

Historical Auditing

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

GovInfo Connector

Claude Desktop

Legal Professionals

Researchers and Journalists

Policy Analysts

What kind of documents can I access?

Do I need my own API key?

Can I get PDF files through my AI client?

Which AI capabilities work with this MCP?

How do I search for specific topics?

Can I search for specific keywords across all government documents?

How do I get the actual text or PDF of a bill?

What types of document collections are available?

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