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Connect HigherGov to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

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. Turn your AI agent into a dedicated B2G market analyst.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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.

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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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through HigherGov.

  1. 01

    Get awardee

    This capability retrieves specific details about a company or organization that has received a government award.

  2. 02

    Get contract

    Use this to pull specific details regarding a single contract award.

  3. 03

    Get documents

    This capability fetches opportunity documents and attachments directly for your agent to review.

  4. 04

    Get grant

    This capability retrieves specific information about a government grant award.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through HigherGov.

  1. 05

    List agencies

    This capability provides a list of available government agencies to help narrow your research.

  2. 06

    List awardees

    Use this to generate a list of companies or organizations that have received awards.

  3. 07

    List grants

    This capability pulls a list of government grant awards based on your criteria.

  4. 08

    Search by ID

    This capability allows you to find a specific record using a HigherGov Search ID.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through HigherGov.

  1. 09

    Get opportunity

    This capability retrieves full details for a specific government procurement opportunity.

  2. 10

    Get agency

    Use this to get detailed profile information on a specific government agency.

  3. 11

    List contracts

    This capability generates a list of recent government contract awards.

  4. 12

    List opportunities

    This capability pulls a list of active government contract opportunities.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Competitor Intelligence

Ask your agent to analyze a competitor's recent contract wins to understand their market share.

02

RFP Identification

Have your agent scan for new federal solicitations that match your company's core services.

03

Agency Spending Analysis

Use the AI to investigate how much a specific agency has spent on certain industries over time.

04

Grant Tracking

Monitor grant award trends in specific states to identify new funding opportunities.

Automate a task

Put HigherGov 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

HigherGov 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.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

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

You don't need a client to put HigherGov 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.

Observed, not estimated

981ms average. Fast in production.

HigherGov is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1230ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
791ms
Slowest day
1230ms
14-day trend
Improving-20%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 HigherGov, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

HigherGov Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AaR6k2NcLioHgBzaU5iY6Yvrj6bJpkKLuelMQHfB/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 — HigherGov capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "highergov-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AaR6k2NcLioHgBzaU5iY6Yvrj6bJpkKLuelMQHfB/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 HigherGov in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work HigherGov owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing the complex lifecycle of government business development and market intelligence.

  • 01

    Government Contractors

    They use the AI to instantly find RFPs that match their specific technical capabilities.

  • 02

    Market Analysts

    They hand off deep-dive competitor research and agency spending analysis to the agent.

  • 03

    Business Development Leads

    They use the AI to track procurement pipelines and identify key agency contacts.

FAQ

Questions HigherGov owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect HigherGov to my AI client?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then connect it to your preferred client like Claude or Cursor. You will need to provide your HigherGov API key from your account settings.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Can I find state and local government opportunities?

    Yes, the MCP allows you to search for federal, state, and local government contract opportunities.

  • 04

    Can the AI read the actual RFP documents?

    Yes, you can use the capability to retrieve opportunity documents and solicitations directly through your agent.

  • 05

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect and start using it.

  • 06

    Can I search for contract opportunities by industry code (NAICS)?

    Yes! You can use industry codes like NAICS as parameters in the list_opportunities and list_contracts capabilities to precisely target your market sector.

  • 07

    How do I retrieve solicitation documents for an opportunity?

    First, use the get_opportunity capability to find document paths. Then, use the get_documents capability with the opportunity ID to retrieve secure, temporary download links.

  • 08

    Does the integration allow monitoring competitor awards?

    Absolutely. You can search past awards by company name or unique identifier using the list_contracts capability to understand your competitors' government footprint.

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