GovCon API Connector for AI agents.
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Find and audit government contracts and procurement opportunities instantly.
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Why people use GovCon API
GovCon API Procurement Data for Government Contractors
This Connector puts that data directly into your conversation. Your agent pulls the contracts, agency details, and fiscal markers into a clean list in seconds. You stop hunting for data and start making decisions.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to government procurement data without the manual portal hunting.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Cybersecurity Bid Hunt
A contractor asks for all new cybersecurity contracts and gets a list of active IDs to review using search_government_contracts.
- Real-world use case 02
Agency Audit
A researcher wants to know which agencies are spending the most and uses list_government_agencies to see the full catalog.
- Real-world use case 03
Fiscal Analysis
A lead needs the exact dollar amount for a specific ID and pulls it using get_procurement_details.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete GovCon API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with GovCon API.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through GovCon API.
- 01 Capability
Get procurement details
Get the full details for a specific government opportunity by ID. This helps you see the exact requirements and metadata for a single bid.
- 02 Capability
List government agencies
List all government agencies registered in the GovCon database. Use this to see the full scope of the public sector procurement landscape.
- 03 Capability
Search government contracts
Search for government contracts and procurement opportunities by keyword. This lets you find all active bids that match your specific niche.
- 04 Capability
Check api status
Check if the GovCon service is operational. Use this to make sure your data source is live before you start your research.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask GovCon API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use GovCon API 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_geLC5DyWWWEybgBRyL37IxQbevXnESVAg105OzcJ/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 GovCon API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable GovCon API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_geLC5DyWWWEybgBRyL37IxQbevXnESVAg105OzcJ/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 GovCon API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable GovCon API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"govcon-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_geLC5DyWWWEybgBRyL37IxQbevXnESVAg105OzcJ/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 GovCon API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GovCon API, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"govcon-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_geLC5DyWWWEybgBRyL37IxQbevXnESVAg105OzcJ/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 GovCon API
Ask Copilot: "Using GovCon API, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"govcon-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_geLC5DyWWWEybgBRyL37IxQbevXnESVAg105OzcJ/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 GovCon API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using GovCon API, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"govcon-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_geLC5DyWWWEybgBRyL37IxQbevXnESVAg105OzcJ/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 GovCon API
Ask Cline: "Using GovCon API, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add govcon-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_geLC5DyWWWEybgBRyL37IxQbevXnESVAg105OzcJ/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 GovCon API
Ask Claude: "Using GovCon API, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work GovCon can move forward.
This is for the business development lead who is tired of hunting for bid opportunities in different portals or the market researcher who needs to map out agency spending patterns quickly.
GovCon Specialist
Checking for new cybersecurity contracts every morning to keep the pipeline full.
Market Researcher
Auditing agency distributions to find new niches and spending patterns.
Business Development Lead
Getting contract amounts and IDs for fiscal analysis and lead identification.
Operations Lead
Automating the collection of procurement data to coordinate cross-functional teams.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep GovCon connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about GovCon.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the GovCon API MCP find specific contract IDs for me?
Yes, it can pull the full metadata for any specific government opportunity as long as you have the ID. This saves you from digging through long lists of search results.
How does the GovCon API MCP help with market research?
It lets you audit agency distributions and see all registered agencies in one go. You can identify patterns in spending and reach without manual searching.
Can I use the GovCon API MCP to see all government agencies?
Yes, you can pull a complete list of all government agencies registered in the GovCon database to see the full scope of the public sector.
Is the GovCon API MCP good for finding cybersecurity bids?
It is excellent for finding specific bids. You can search for keywords like 'cybersecurity' to find all active contracts in that niche instantly.
How do I check if the GovCon data is currently live?
You can ask your agent to check the operational status of the service. This ensures that the data you are seeing is current and the connection is active.
Can my AI agent pull contract amounts using GovCon API MCP?
Yes, it can retrieve unique identifiers and amount markers for any government contract to help you with fiscal analysis and budget planning.
How do I find my GovCon API Key?
Log in to your GovCon account, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard. Copy and paste it below.
Does it support multiple agencies?
Yes. GovCon aggregates procurement data across various federal and local government agencies.
Can the agent show award amounts?
Yes. Every contract record retrieved by your agent includes metadata on the award amount where available.
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Give your agent a direct line to GovCon.
Connect GovCon once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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