• STATUS
  • POLICY
  • ACTION
  • HUMAN

How to get federal dismissal guidance with your AI

Connect your AI to the OPM Operating Status MCP to get real-time updates on agency closures and emergency policies.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

Should I stay at work or leave due to the current emergency?

Your AI uses the get_operating_status tool to pull the latest agency-wide instructions regarding early departures or stay-at-work orders. You'll get specific guidance based on your agency's current status. Here is what you'll find.

The outcomes

What you'll know

The AI processes the status data to give you clear directions.

STATUS

Current agency status

The AI checks the latest OPM data to tell you if your agency is open, closed, or under modified operations.

POLICY

Dismissal instructions

You'll receive specific details on whether you are authorized for early departure or if you must remain on site.

ACTION

Immediate next steps

The AI identifies what you need to do right now based on the active emergency protocols.

HUMAN

Supervisor confirmation

The AI provides the data, but you still need to confirm your specific departure with your direct supervisor.

The workflow

What your AI does when the status changes.

The AI acts as a bridge between official OPM updates and your chat interface.

  1. Fetch status

    Your AI pulls the most recent operating status for your specific agency.

    get_operating_status

  2. Interpret policy

    The AI reads the specific dismissal or stay-at-work rules attached to that status.

    get_operating_status

  3. Summarize guidance

    The AI condenses the official text into a direct answer for your specific situation.

    get_operating_status

  4. Flag exceptions

    The AI highlights any special instructions that might apply to your department.

    get_operating_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get answers immediately.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual agency name or specific department.

OPM Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6HZuCNWRkNn7FV7HWdAreoDhVZhsC0SbdPkEPYGR/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 — OPM capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opm-operating-status-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6HZuCNWRkNn7FV7HWdAreoDhVZhsC0SbdPkEPYGR/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is the current operating status for [Agency Name]?

  • Are there any early dismissal instructions for [Agency Name] right now?

  • Check the OPM status for [Agency Name] and tell me if I should stay at work.

  • Does the current status for [Agency Name] include stay-at-work policies?

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Start here

Connect OPM Operating Status once, then ask.

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

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my work status?

    No. The AI only reads the official status provided by OPM. It cannot change your employment status or authorize leave.

  • 02

    Does the AI know my specific supervisor's instructions?

    No. The AI only has access to the agency-wide status via the tool. You must check with your manager for local instructions.

  • 03

    How often does the AI check for updates?

    The AI only checks the status when you ask it a question using the tool.

  • 04

    Can the AI send an email to my boss for me?

    No. This MCP only provides status information; it does not have tools to send messages or emails.

  • 05

    What if my agency isn't listed in the status?

    If the tool cannot find your agency in the OPM data, the AI will tell you it cannot find a status for that entity.

  • More questions about OPM Operating Status? The Connector page answers them. See everything the OPM Operating Status Connector can do

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