How do I connect OpenGov to my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your OpenGov API Key. Once connected, you can use it immediately in Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

What kind of data can my agent access?

Your agent can access financial reports, fund details, department lists, and user profiles stored in your OpenGov account.

Can I manage users through this MCP?

Yes, you can list, create, and update user profiles and roles using the provided capabilities.

Does this work with any AI client?

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

Do I need to host the MCP myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect.

How can I retrieve the actual data rows from a specific report?

Use the get_report_data capability with the report_id. You can also specify the format (json/csv) and date ranges to filter the results.

Can I see the structure of a report before pulling the data?

Yes, use get_report_metadata with the report_id to see the schema, columns, and structure of the report.

How do I list all the financial funds available in the platform?

Run the list_funds capability to get a complete list of funds. For more details on a specific fund, use the get_fund capability with its ID.

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Connect OpenGov 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. Manage budgets and users through natural conversation with 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 · 11 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through OpenGov.

01
Create department
This capability creates a new department within your OpenGov account.
02
Create user
Use this to add a new user to the OpenGov platform.
03
Get report data
This capability pulls specific data rows from a designated report.
04
List reports
This capability returns a list of all available reports in your account.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through OpenGov.

05
Update user
Use this to modify the details of an existing OpenGov user.
06
Get fund
This capability retrieves specific details for a single financial fund.
07
Get report metadata
This capability fetches the schema and metadata for a specific report.
08
Get user
This capability retrieves the profile and details of a specific user.

Capability set03 / 03

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through OpenGov.

09
List departments
This capability provides a list of all departments in the system.
10
List funds
This capability returns a list of all financial funds available.
11
List users
This capability generates a list of all users in your OpenGov instance.

Real work

What teams actually run

Budget Auditing

An analyst asks the agent to pull specific report rows to check for budgetary discrepancies.

User Onboarding

An IT admin tells the agent to create a new user profile with specific roles.

Fund Tracking

A public official queries the status of a specific fund to check remaining allocations.

Departmental Setup

An administrator uses the agent to add a new department to the organizational hierarchy.

Automate a task

Put OpenGov 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

OpenGov 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 OpenGov 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

952ms average. Fast in production.

OpenGov is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1154ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 743ms
Slowest day: 1154ms
14-day trend: Improving-19%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 11 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 OpenGov, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

OpenGov Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lAyr3ealVFb3DmdN0eBfEnjLa1Y65g6eXGyO4yzH/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 — OpenGov capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opengov-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lAyr3ealVFb3DmdN0eBfEnjLa1Y65g6eXGyO4yzH/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 OpenGov in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work OpenGov owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals managing municipal or public sector data who need to move faster than a web portal allows.

01
Public Officials
They ask the agent to pull budget reports and fund statuses instantly.
02
Data Analysts
They use the agent to fetch report schemas and raw data rows for analysis.
03
IT Administrators
They manage platform users and departmental structures via text commands.

FAQ

Questions OpenGov owners ask.

01
How do I connect OpenGov to my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your OpenGov API Key. Once connected, you can use it immediately in Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
02
What kind of data can my agent access?
Your agent can access financial reports, fund details, department lists, and user profiles stored in your OpenGov account.
03
Can I manage users through this MCP?
Yes, you can list, create, and update user profiles and roles using the provided capabilities.
04
Does this work with any AI client?
It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
05
Do I need to host the MCP myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect.
06
How can I retrieve the actual data rows from a specific report?
Use the get_report_data capability with the report_id. You can also specify the format (json/csv) and date ranges to filter the results.
07
Can I see the structure of a report before pulling the data?
Yes, use get_report_metadata with the report_id to see the schema, columns, and structure of the report.
08
How do I list all the financial funds available in the platform?
Run the list_funds capability to get a complete list of funds. For more details on a specific fund, use the get_fund capability with its ID.

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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.

01-04

Create department

Create user

Get report data

List reports

05-08

Update user

Get fund

Get report metadata

Get user

09-11

List departments

List funds

List users

What teams actually run

Budget Auditing

User Onboarding

Fund Tracking

Departmental Setup

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

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IT Administrators

How do I connect OpenGov to my AI client?

What kind of data can my agent access?

Can I manage users through this MCP?

Does this work with any AI client?

Do I need to host the MCP myself?

How can I retrieve the actual data rows from a specific report?

Can I see the structure of a report before pulling the data?

How do I list all the financial funds available in the platform?

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