• MATCH
  • CLEAR
  • REVIEW
  • HUMAN

How to screen entities against the SDN list with your AI

Connect the OFAC Sanctions Service to your AI client. Your agent then pulls live data to check names against sanctioned lists.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to screen entities against the SDN list?

Your AI uses real-time OFAC data to match names against sanctioned lists and pull full profiles for verification. You get a clear view of matches and entity details for your review.

Screening outcomes.

Where the data lands.

The AI categorizes every check based on the OFAC data it finds.

MATCH

Sanctioned entity found

The AI finds a direct hit on the SDN list. You get the specific entity details and the reason for the match.

CLEAR

No sanctions detected

The AI checks the name against all active lists. It confirms no matches exist in the current data.

REVIEW

Potential false positive

The AI finds a name that is similar but not an exact match. It flags this for you to check the details.

HUMAN

Manual review required

The AI provides the raw profile data. You must perform the final check to confirm the identity.

The workflow

What your AI does when a name arrives.

The AI moves from scanning lists to pulling specific entity profiles.

  1. Identify lists

    The AI looks at the available OFAC sanction lists to see what it needs to check.

    list_sanctions_lists

  2. Scan for matches

    The AI checks the current version of the entity lists for any hits on the name you provided.

    list_version_entities

  3. Retrieve profiles

    When a match is found, the AI pulls the full details for that specific entity.

    get_entity_details

  4. Verify details

    The AI uses the specific entity information to help you confirm if the match is accurate.

    get_entity_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your screening.

Starting points

Swap out the names in these prompts for the specific people or companies you need to check.

OFAC SLS Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TszmHms9sUMPFFpa76scK5iViJAg35Vph1m7PIJi/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 — OFAC SLS capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ofac-sanctions-service-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TszmHms9sUMPFFpa76scK5iViJAg35Vph1m7PIJi/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Check if 'Global Logistics Inc' is on any OFAC sanctions lists.

  • Get the full profile for 'Elena Rossi' from the SDN list.

  • List all entities in the current version of the sanctions lists.

  • Screen the names in this contact list against the SDN list.

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Start here

Connect OFAC Sanctions Service once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI access to the OFAC data. Your login stays encrypted on our side.

Connect OFAC Sanctions Service to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI remove someone from the SDN list?

    No. The AI only reads data from OFAC. It cannot change or delete anything on the official lists.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide if a match is a hit or a false positive?

    No. The AI identifies the match and provides the data, but you make the final decision.

  • 03

    Can I check multiple names at once?

    Yes. You can provide a list of names and ask your AI to check them against the data.

  • 04

    How fresh is the OFAC data?

    The AI pulls real-time data from the service, so it uses the most recent information available.

  • 05

    What if the name is spelled differently?

    The AI will look for matches in the lists, but you should review any partial matches to confirm identity.

  • More questions about OFAC Sanctions Service? See everything the OFAC Sanctions Service Connector can do

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