FCC Broadcaster Connector for AI agents.
2 live capabilities
Pull official US broadcast licensing and signal data directly into your workflow.
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Why people use FCC Broadcaster
FCC Broadcaster Broadcast Licensing Records
This Connector cuts that out completely. You just tell your agent what you need, and it pulls the data from the public records for you. You get a clean answer in your chat window instead of a messy website.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct access to federal broadcast records without the manual search.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Competitor License Audits
A media analyst needs to verify the license of 50 different radio stations.
- Real-world use case 02
Regional Signal Mapping
An engineer is mapping out signal coverage for a new project.
- Real-world use case 03
Broadcast Rights Verification
A journalist wants to know if a specific TV station is authorized to broadcast in a certain region.
Complete set · 2capabilities
The complete FCC Broadcaster capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with FCC Broadcaster.
01—02
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 2 available through FCC Broadcaster.
- 01 Capability
Get tv station details
Search for a public US Television broadcast station by Call Sign to find its operational details. Use this to verify active TV licenses.
- 02 Capability
Get fm station details
Search for an FM radio broadcast station in the US by Call Sign to see its current license status. This is useful for pulling local radio data quickly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask FCC Broadcaster to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use FCC Broadcaster from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d7VRvHh855CQs0yIIZZYtKxAWaklv13eXm6IN7zk/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it FCC Broadcaster, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable FCC Broadcaster for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d7VRvHh855CQs0yIIZZYtKxAWaklv13eXm6IN7zk/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the FCC Broadcaster URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable FCC Broadcaster in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fcc-broadcaster": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d7VRvHh855CQs0yIIZZYtKxAWaklv13eXm6IN7zk/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using FCC Broadcaster
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using FCC Broadcaster, help me...". 2 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fcc-broadcaster": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d7VRvHh855CQs0yIIZZYtKxAWaklv13eXm6IN7zk/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using FCC Broadcaster
Ask Copilot: "Using FCC Broadcaster, help me...". 2 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fcc-broadcaster": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d7VRvHh855CQs0yIIZZYtKxAWaklv13eXm6IN7zk/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using FCC Broadcaster
Open Cascade and ask: "Using FCC Broadcaster, help me...". 2 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fcc-broadcaster": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d7VRvHh855CQs0yIIZZYtKxAWaklv13eXm6IN7zk/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using FCC Broadcaster
Ask Cline: "Using FCC Broadcaster, help me...". 2 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add fcc-broadcaster --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_d7VRvHh855CQs0yIIZZYtKxAWaklv13eXm6IN7zk/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using FCC Broadcaster
Ask Claude: "Using FCC Broadcaster, show me...". 2 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work FCC Broadcaster can move forward.
This is for media researchers who need to map out markets, licensing analysts checking compliance, and AV engineers looking for signal constraints.
Media Licensing Analyst
Verifies if a regional TV station holds an active license during a compliance audit.
Broadcast Researcher
Maps out local radio ecosystems to identify competition in a new market.
Audiovisual Engineer
Checks signal allocations and operational constraints for regional broadcast networks.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsFCC Telecom
Search the official USA telecommunications database to audit corporate Internet Providers and Interconnected VoIP carriers.
OpenLaws
Access validated legal data via OpenLaws. search statutes, regulations, case law, validate citations, and track legislative changes directly from any AI agent.
TVMaze
Search TV shows, get episode guides, browse schedules, discover cast and crew. no API key required.
Trakt
Track TV shows and movies. search titles, get ratings, discover trending content and manage your watchlist.
Federal Register
Access the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations.
Newslit
Track news coverage, analyze media impact, and discover press opportunities with media intelligence capabilities for communications teams.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep FCC Broadcaster connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about FCC Broadcaster.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use FCC Broadcaster to find radio stations in Canada?
No, this Connector is specific to United States broadcast records. You'll need to look for a capability that covers international telecom data.
Does FCC Broadcaster require a login?
No, it provides access to public records without needing any credentials or accounts.
Can I use it to find out who owns a station?
It provides public licensing and operational data. For private ownership details, you might need a different research capability.
How do I use FCC Broadcaster with Claude?
You can connect it through Vinkius to your Claude client to start asking questions about broadcast licenses.
Does it work for both FM and AM?
It specifically handles FM and TV station details.
Can I get historical license data?
This Connector focuses on active broadcast licensing and operational records. For historical archives, you'd need to check the FCC's archives directly.
Do I need to pay or provide an API Key?
Absolutely not. The broadcaster database queries operate completely unmetered in the public domain, providing direct agency-to-agent accessibility.
Can I search for both television and radio networks?
Yes. This configuration comes with dedicated AI routes for looking up specific Call Signs spanning across the entire FM, AM, and modern TV landscape.
Are there limits to how many searches I can perform daily?
As the platform utilizes public regulatory endpoints natively, there are no strict quotas. You can safely poll multiple licensing metrics back-to-back without hitting hard paywalls.
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