How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP through Vinkius and then connect it to your client, such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf, with a single click.

Do I need my own API key?

Yes, you will need to enter your Regulations.gov API Key to authenticate the connection.

Which agencies can I access?

You can access data from hundreds of federal agencies, including the EPA and the FAA.

Can I see what people are saying about a new rule?

Yes, you can use the search_comments capability to find and retrieve public feedback submitted to agencies.

Is this just a list of links?

No, this is a functional MCP that allows your agent to actually query, search, and retrieve data directly.

How can I filter documents by a specific government agency?

Use the search_documents capability and provide the agencyId parameter (e.g., 'EPA', 'FAA', or 'CMS'). This will restrict the results to materials published only by that specific agency.

Is it possible to see what the public is saying about a specific rule?

Yes! Use the search_comments capability with the commentOnId parameter set to the unique Document ID. You can then use get_comment with a specific Comment ID to read the full text of any submission.

How do I get the complete history of a specific rulemaking folder?

Use the get_docket capability with the specific Docket ID. This retrieves the primary metadata for the docket, while search_documents with the same docket ID can list all associated rules and supporting materials.

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Connect Regulationsgov Erulemaking 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 real-time rulemaking and public comment data into your 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 Regulations.gov.

01
Get docket
This capability retrieves all the specific details and supporting materials for a single docket.
02
Search documents
Use this to find specific rules, proposed rules, or notices using keywords or agency IDs.
03
Get comment
This capability pulls the full details for a specific public comment submitted to an agency.

Capability set02 / 02

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Regulations.gov.

04
Get document
This capability fetches the complete information and metadata for a specific regulatory document.
05
Search comments
Use this to find and filter through public comments submitted to federal agencies.
06
Search dockets
This capability allows you to search through the database of available federal dockets.

Real work

What teams actually run

Monitoring Agency Changes

Track new rules from the EPA or FAA as they are posted to stay ahead of policy shifts.

Analyzing Public Feedback

Pull all comments from a specific docket to identify common industry or public concerns.

Docket Auditing

Retrieve all supporting documents within a docket folder to understand the basis of a rule.

Compliance Deadline Tracking

Use document metadata to identify when comment periods close for specific regulations.

Automate a task

Put Regulations.gov 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

Regulations.gov 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 Regulations.gov 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

994ms average. Fast in production.

Regulations.gov is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1246ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 742ms
Slowest day: 1246ms
14-day trend: Stable-2%

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 Regulations.gov, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Regulations.gov Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/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 — Regulations.gov capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "regulationsgov-erulemaking-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/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 Regulations.gov in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Regulations.gov owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for professionals who need to monitor federal policy changes and public input without manual searching.

01
Regulatory Compliance Officers
They hand off the task of monitoring agency updates and deadline tracking to their agent.
02
Policy Analysts
They use the agent to aggregate public comments and summarize legislative trends.
03
Legal Researchers
They delegate the retrieval of specific dockets and supporting documents to the AI.

FAQ

Questions Regulations.gov owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP through Vinkius and then connect it to your client, such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf, with a single click.
02
Do I need my own API key?
Yes, you will need to enter your Regulations.gov API Key to authenticate the connection.
03
Which agencies can I access?
You can access data from hundreds of federal agencies, including the EPA and the FAA.
04
Can I see what people are saying about a new rule?
Yes, you can use the search_comments capability to find and retrieve public feedback submitted to agencies.
05
Is this just a list of links?
No, this is a functional MCP that allows your agent to actually query, search, and retrieve data directly.
06
How can I filter documents by a specific government agency?
Use the search_documents capability and provide the agencyId parameter (e.g., 'EPA', 'FAA', or 'CMS'). This will restrict the results to materials published only by that specific agency.
07
Is it possible to see what the public is saying about a specific rule?
Yes! Use the search_comments capability with the commentOnId parameter set to the unique Document ID. You can then use get_comment with a specific Comment ID to read the full text of any submission.
08
How do I get the complete history of a specific rulemaking folder?
Use the get_docket capability with the specific Docket ID. This retrieves the primary metadata for the docket, while search_documents with the same docket ID can list all associated rules and supporting materials.

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 docket

Search documents

Get comment

04-06

Get document

Search comments

Search dockets

What teams actually run

Monitoring Agency Changes

Analyzing Public Feedback

Docket Auditing

Compliance Deadline Tracking

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

Regulations.gov Connector

Claude Desktop

Regulatory Compliance Officers

Policy Analysts

Legal Researchers

How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

Do I need my own API key?

Which agencies can I access?

Can I see what people are saying about a new rule?

Is this just a list of links?

How can I filter documents by a specific government agency?

Is it possible to see what the public is saying about a specific rule?

How do I get the complete history of a specific rulemaking folder?

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