Google Civic Information Connector for AI agents.
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Audit local representatives and election data with precise civic intelligence.
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Why people use Google Civic Information
Google Civic Information for Auditing Local Representatives
This Connector cuts that out. You just ask your agent for the data, and it returns the metadata you need immediately. You get clean, verified information delivered right into your existing workflow.
What Vinkius changes
You get verified political and civic data through natural language instead of manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Verifying a politician's office
A journalist asks their agent to confirm the office title and party for a representative at a specific address using get_representatives_by_address.
- Real-world use case 02
Mapping regional outreach
An operations lead asks for electoral divisions in a city to find OCD-IDs for a new non-profit program using search_civic_divisions.
- Real-world use case 03
Helping a voter find their site
A resident asks their agent where they should go to vote based on their home address using get_voter_information.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete Google Civic Information capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Google Civic Information.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Google Civic Information.
- 01 Capability
Get voter information
Find polling sites and ballot info for a specific address. This is great for helping people know where to go on election day.
- 02 Capability
Get google civic elections
Get a list of past and upcoming elections. You can use this to see what's on the ballot across different regions.
- 03 Capability
Get representatives by address
Find the political officials for a specific street address. It returns names, parties, and titles so you know exactly who represents a location.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Google Civic Information.
- 04 Capability
Search civic divisions
Search for electoral divisions by name or location. It provides OCD-IDs which are useful for mapping out regional administrative reach.
- 05 Capability
Check api status
Check if the Google Civic Information API is online. This helps you ensure your connection is active before starting a big research task.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Google Civic Information to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Google Civic Information 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_mZei1oXixofU5eItCRaWAd6VGw2KX9bip3aCqoRj/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 Google Civic Information, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Google Civic Information for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mZei1oXixofU5eItCRaWAd6VGw2KX9bip3aCqoRj/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 Google Civic Information URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Google Civic Information in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-civic-information": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mZei1oXixofU5eItCRaWAd6VGw2KX9bip3aCqoRj/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 Google Civic Information
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Google Civic Information, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-civic-information": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mZei1oXixofU5eItCRaWAd6VGw2KX9bip3aCqoRj/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 Google Civic Information
Ask Copilot: "Using Google Civic Information, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-civic-information": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mZei1oXixofU5eItCRaWAd6VGw2KX9bip3aCqoRj/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 Google Civic Information
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Google Civic Information, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-civic-information": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mZei1oXixofU5eItCRaWAd6VGw2KX9bip3aCqoRj/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 Google Civic Information
Ask Cline: "Using Google Civic Information, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add google-civic-information --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mZei1oXixofU5eItCRaWAd6VGw2KX9bip3aCqoRj/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 Google Civic Information
Ask Claude: "Using Google Civic Information, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Google Civic Information can move forward.
This is for the people who deal with government data for a living or the citizens who just want clear answers about their local representation. It's for the researcher who is tired of copy-pasting from state websites and the journalist who needs to verify a politician's office title in seconds.
Political Analyst
Checks representative metadata and party affiliations for specific addresses to build accurate voter profiles.
Civic Engagement Lead
Verifies polling locations and election dates to coordinate community outreach and voter education.
Journalist
Audits official government records to confirm the names and titles of local officials for reporting.
Operations Lead
Automates the collection of electoral division data to map out regional reach for non-profit programs.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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OpenFEC (Federal Election Commission)
Access real-time federal campaign finance data. search candidates, track committee filings, and analyze election financial totals directly.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Google Civic Information connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Google Civic Information.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Google Civic Information MCP find my specific polling place?
Yes, it can find polling locations for a specific address. It provides the location and ballot details so you know exactly where to go on election day.
How does the Google Civic Information MCP help with political research?
It allows your agent to pull official data like representative names, party affiliations, and office titles directly from a verified source, saving you from manual searching.
Can I use the Google Civic Information MCP to find out who my local representatives are?
Yes, by providing a street address, your agent can identify the officials who represent that specific location and provide their metadata.
Does the Google Civic Information MCP support non-US data?
No, this Connector is specifically for US-based civic and political data. It won't return results for countries outside the United States.
How do I get the official OCD-IDs using the Google Civic Information MCP?
You can ask your agent to search for electoral divisions by name or location. It will retrieve the relevant OCD-IDs for your research.
Can the Google Civic Information MCP check if the API is working?
Yes, there is a capability specifically to check the connection status, ensuring your research workflow stays active.
How do I find my Google Civic API Key?
Log in to the Google Cloud Console, create a project, enable the 'Google Civic Information API', and generate an API Key in the 'Credentials' section. Copy and paste it below.
Can the agent identify state-level representatives?
Yes. The get_representatives_by_address capability retrieves officials at federal, state, and local levels based on the provided address metadata.
Does it support polling location search?
Yes. Use the get_voter_information capability providing an address and optionally an election ID to retrieve official polling site metadata.
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Give your agent a direct line to Google Civic Information.
Connect Google Civic Information once. Keep it beside 6,100+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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