• DATA
  • ANALYSIS
  • CONTEXT
  • HUMAN

How to search legacy NRC documents with your AI

Connect your AI to the NRC ADAMS database to pull specific technical records from the WBA database. Once connected, your agent handles the heavy lifting of digging through historical filings.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to find old NRC filings?

Your AI uses the search_adams_legacy tool to scan the WBA database for specific technical documents and safety evaluations. This lets you ask natural questions about historical NRC data instead of manually browsing through legacy web interfaces. You'll get specific document hits and summaries.

Search outcomes

What you get from the search

The AI turns raw database queries into usable technical information.

DATA

Direct document hits

The AI locates specific technical filings. You get the exact records matching your search criteria.

ANALYSIS

Safety evaluation summaries

Your agent reads through the retrieved safety evaluations. It pulls out the key findings so you don't have to read hundreds of pages.

CONTEXT

Historical technical context

The AI connects dots between different legacy filings. It helps you understand how specific technical decisions evolved over time.

HUMAN

Expert verification

You must review the original NRC filings for regulatory compliance. The AI finds the data, but you make the final technical calls.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask a question.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the NRC's legacy data structures.

  1. Query the database

    Your agent translates your natural language question into a structured search for the WBA database.

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  2. Locate filings

    The tool scans through historical technical records to find relevant safety evaluations and documents.

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  3. Extract details

    Once the documents are found, the AI pulls the specific technical data points you asked for.

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  4. Synthesize answers

    The AI presents the findings in a clear format, citing the specific NRC documents it used.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the specific plant name, date range, or document type you need.

NRC ADAMS Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PZ42aIQQcLF2gRYFbUWl4dxfsa7WVMBzaaarNdn5/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 — NRC ADAMS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nrc-adams-nuclear-regulatory-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PZ42aIQQcLF2gRYFbUWl4dxfsa7WVMBzaaarNdn5/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Search the WBA database for safety evaluations related to [Plant Name] from [Year].

  • Find technical filings in ADAMS concerning [Specific Component] updates.

  • Summarize the key findings from the most recent [Document Type] for [Facility].

  • List all historical filings regarding [Specific Safety Issue] in the NRC database.

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Connect NRC ADAMS once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying immediately.

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FAQ

How the search behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI update or delete NRC records?

    No. The tool only allows for searching and reading existing legacy documents.

  • 02

    Does the AI provide official regulatory approval?

    No. The AI only retrieves and summarizes historical data. All regulatory conclusions must be made by a human expert.

  • 03

    Can I search for documents by specific docket numbers?

    Yes, you can include docket numbers in your prompts to narrow down the search.

  • 04

    What happens if the AI can't find a specific filing?

    The AI will report that no matching documents were found in the WBA database for those specific parameters.

  • 05

    Can the AI write new safety reports?

    No. The tool is for querying existing records, not generating new regulatory filings.

  • More questions about NRC ADAMS? The Connector page answers them. See everything the NRC ADAMS Connector can do

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