Federal Register Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Search U.S. government regulations and public notices in real time.
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Why people use Federal Register
Federal Register for Tracking U.S. Government Regulations
This Connector turns that process into a simple conversation. You ask your agent what the EPA has published lately, and it pulls the data directly. You get the titles, dates, and metadata without ever leaving your chat window.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to the official U.S. government rulebook without the manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking for new EPA water safety rules
A compliance officer needs to see if there are any new EPA rules for water safety.
- Real-world use case 02
Monitoring upcoming policy shifts
A lawyer needs to know what's coming up next in government policy.
- Real-world use case 03
Finding agency contact information
A researcher wants to know the contact info for the Department of Education.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete Federal Register capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Federal Register.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Federal Register.
- 01 Capability
Get agency
Pull the full profile and metadata for a specific agency by its slug. This gives you contact info and recent activity.
- 02 Capability
Get current public inspection
See every document currently waiting on the public inspection desk. This provides a real-time look at upcoming rules.
- 03 Capability
Get document
Fetch the full details of a single published document. This provides the complete metadata for a specific record.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Federal Register.
- 04 Capability
Get public inspection by date
See what documents were on the public inspection desk on a specific day. This helps you audit past pending filings.
- 05 Capability
Get public inspection document
Grab a single document from the public inspection desk. Use this to see a specific pending notice.
- 06 Capability
List agencies
Get a full list of every federal agency. This is the best way to find the correct name for your search.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Federal Register.
- 07 Capability
Search public inspection
Find specific items currently on the public inspection desk. This helps you monitor rules before they go live.
- 08 Capability
Get multiple documents
Fetch several published documents at once. This saves time when you need to grab a batch of records quickly.
- 09 Capability
Search documents
Search the entire Federal Register for published rules and notices. Use this to find specific regulations by keyword or date.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Federal Register to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Federal Register 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_vcdXP8AfBnLzl18Z7KcT3lizfzFkwcsD44yJpNbx/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 Federal Register, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Federal Register for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vcdXP8AfBnLzl18Z7KcT3lizfzFkwcsD44yJpNbx/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 Federal Register URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Federal Register in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"federal-register": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vcdXP8AfBnLzl18Z7KcT3lizfzFkwcsD44yJpNbx/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 Federal Register
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Federal Register, help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"federal-register": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vcdXP8AfBnLzl18Z7KcT3lizfzFkwcsD44yJpNbx/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 Federal Register
Ask Copilot: "Using Federal Register, help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"federal-register": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vcdXP8AfBnLzl18Z7KcT3lizfzFkwcsD44yJpNbx/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 Federal Register
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Federal Register, help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"federal-register": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vcdXP8AfBnLzl18Z7KcT3lizfzFkwcsD44yJpNbx/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 Federal Register
Ask Cline: "Using Federal Register, help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add federal-register --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vcdXP8AfBnLzl18Z7KcT3lizfzFkwcsD44yJpNbx/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 Federal Register
Ask Claude: "Using Federal Register, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Federal Register can move forward.
This is for the legal and compliance pros who are drowning in regulatory updates and need a way to find specific government notices without the headache of navigating official portals.
Legal Researcher
Finds specific rules or notices for a case without digging through government websites.
Compliance Officer
Tracks upcoming regulatory changes and public filings to keep the company in line.
Policy Analyst
Analyzes historical agency activity and trends to inform government relations.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsFederal Register API
Access US public documents. audit rules and agencies via AI.
Regulations.gov (eRulemaking)
Access US federal regulations, search documents, public comments, and dockets directly from agencies like the EPA and FAA.
GovInfo
Search and retrieve official US Government documents and publications via AI.
GovInfo (GPO Legislative Docs)
Access official US government documents, legislative bills, and federal registers directly from the GPO.
FOIA.gov (Freedom of Information)
Access US government FOIA data. list agency components, retrieve request forms, and fetch annual reports directly from FOIA.gov.
NRC ADAMS (Nuclear Regulatory)
Access official Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) documents, news, and reactor status reports directly through the ADAMS database.
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Before you connect
Questions about Federal Register.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Federal Register MCP find rules from before 1994?
No, the Connector provides access to documents published since 1994. For anything older, you'll need to look at historical archives.
Does the Federal Register MCP require an API key?
No, standard public access doesn't require an API key. You can start using it as soon as you connect it to your client.
Can I use the Federal Register MCP to see rules before they are officially published?
Yes, you can use the public inspection capabilities to see documents that are scheduled for publication but haven't hit the register yet.
Is the Federal Register MCP good for legal research?
It's a powerful capability for legal research. It lets your agent quickly find specific rules, notices, and agency metadata across millions of records.
How do I find specific agency contact information with the Federal Register MCP?
You can ask your agent to pull the profile for a specific agency. It will return the agency's slug, contact details, and recent regulatory activity.
Can the Federal Register MCP help with compliance tracking?
Yes, it's designed for that. You can track specific dockets or Regulation Identifier Numbers to stay updated on federal compliance changes.
How do I find documents from a specific agency like the FDA?
First, use the list_agencies capability to find the correct agency slug or ID. Then, use the search_documents capability and provide that slug in the agencies parameter to filter results.
Can I see documents before they are officially published in the daily register?
Yes! Use the search_public_inspection or get_current_public_inspection capabilities. These access the 'Public Inspection' desk, which contains documents filed for public review before their formal publication date.
Is it possible to search for documents related to a specific Regulation Identifier Number (RIN)?
Absolutely. Use the search_documents capability and provide the rin parameter. This will return all published documents associated with that specific regulatory action.
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