OFAC SLS Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Verify sanctioned entities and SDN list updates in real-time.
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Why people use OFAC SLS
OFAC Sanctions Service: Stop the manual hunt for SDN list updates
This Connector changes that. Your agent can just know the answer. You ask about an entity, and it pulls the current SDN status, aliases, and addresses directly from the source. You get a definitive answer in seconds instead of a spreadsheet in minutes.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, authoritative sanctions data without the manual research.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
KYC Onboarding
A compliance officer asks the agent to check a new client's name against the SDN list to flag potential risks during the onboarding process.
- Real-world use case 02
Audit Preparation
A risk analyst needs to know exactly how many entities were added in the last update to provide accurate data for a quarterly audit.
- Real-world use case 03
Legal Monitoring
A lawyer wants to see the latest update timestamp for all available sanctions lists to ensure the company's watchlists are current.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete OFAC SLS capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OFAC SLS.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through OFAC SLS.
- 01 Capability
Get delta version metadata
See the specific changes made between two different versions of a sanctions list. It's perfect for seeing exactly what was added or removed.
- 02 Capability
Get entity details
Retrieve the name, aliases, and addresses for a specific sanctioned entity. Use this to get a full picture of a flagged individual or group.
- 03 Capability
Get version entry count
Get the total number of records in a specific list version. This is useful for high-level audit reporting and data verification.
- 04 Capability
Get full version metadata
Get the complete metadata for a specific version of a sanctions list. This provides a full snapshot of the data at a specific point in time.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through OFAC SLS.
- 05 Capability
Get list last updated
Check the most recent update timestamp for any sanctions list. Use this to ensure your team is always looking at the latest information.
- 06 Capability
Get sls about
Get basic information about the OFAC Sanctions List Service API. This helps you understand the scope of the data you can access.
- 07 Capability
List version entities
See every entity included in a specific version of a sanctions list. This lets you browse the full contents of a historical or current list.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through OFAC SLS.
- 08 Capability
List sanctions lists
See all available sanctions lists, including the SDN and non-SDN lists. This is the starting point for exploring what data is available.
- 09 Capability
List version tags
See the descriptive tags and labels associated with a specific list version. This helps you understand how the government categorizes different entries.
- 10 Capability
List list versions
See the full history of versions for a specific sanctions list. Use this to track how a list has evolved over time.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask OFAC SLS to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use OFAC SLS 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_TszmHms9sUMPFFpa76scK5iViJAg35Vph1m7PIJi/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 OFAC SLS, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable OFAC SLS for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TszmHms9sUMPFFpa76scK5iViJAg35Vph1m7PIJi/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 OFAC SLS URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable OFAC SLS in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ofac-sanctions-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TszmHms9sUMPFFpa76scK5iViJAg35Vph1m7PIJi/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 OFAC SLS
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OFAC SLS, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ofac-sanctions-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TszmHms9sUMPFFpa76scK5iViJAg35Vph1m7PIJi/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 OFAC SLS
Ask Copilot: "Using OFAC SLS, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ofac-sanctions-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TszmHms9sUMPFFpa76scK5iViJAg35Vph1m7PIJi/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 OFAC SLS
Open Cascade and ask: "Using OFAC SLS, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"ofac-sanctions-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TszmHms9sUMPFFpa76scK5iViJAg35Vph1m7PIJi/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 OFAC SLS
Ask Cline: "Using OFAC SLS, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add ofac-sanctions-service --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TszmHms9sUMPFFpa76scK5iViJAg35Vph1m7PIJi/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 OFAC SLS
Ask Claude: "Using OFAC SLS, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work OFAC SLS can move forward.
This is for the compliance and legal professionals who need to verify identities against government 'bad lists' without the headache of manual downloads.
Compliance Officer
Checks new clients against the SDN list during the onboarding process to flag risks early.
Legal Counsel
Monitors for new additions to government sanctions lists to ensure corporate policies stay current.
Risk Analyst
Pulls entry counts and version history for quarterly compliance reports and internal audits.
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Before you connect
Questions about OFAC SLS.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the OFAC Sanctions Service MCP show real-time data?
Yes. It connects directly to the official government API to provide the most current information available on sanctioned lists.
Can I use this for AML screening?
Yes, it is a primary capability for AML and KYC workflows, allowing you to verify entities against official US sanctions records.
How do I check for new additions to the SDN list?
You can ask your agent to check the latest update timestamp or compare the delta between the two most recent versions.
Can it find aliases for sanctioned people?
Yes, it retrieves specific entity metadata which includes known aliases, addresses, and other identifying information.
Is this the official government data?
Yes, it pulls data directly from the OFAC Sanctions List Service, ensuring the information is authoritative and accurate.
Can I see how many people are on a specific list?
Yes, you can ask for the total entry count of any specific version of a sanctions list for audit and reporting purposes.
Is the OFAC SLS API Key required?
No. The SLS API is publicly accessible. However, providing an API key if you have one ensures higher rate limits and consistent access.
What is the difference between SDN and Non-SDN lists?
The SDN (Specially Designated Nationals) list contains individuals and entities whose assets are blocked. Non-SDN lists contain entities subject to other sanctions, such as sector-specific or prohibited accounts.
Can I see aliases for a specific person?
Yes! Use the get_entity_details capability with the specific Entity ID. The agent will return the full profile, including all known aliases, addresses, and identifying information.
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