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OFAC Sanctions Service MCP. Verify global sanctions lists and entity history

The OFAC Sanctions Service MCP connects your AI agent directly to the authoritative sanctions data published by OFAC. You can verify if individuals, groups, or entities appear on major lists like the SDN list, check historical versions of these records, and track when the underlying compliance data was last updated. It gives you deep, traceable insights into global financial risk.

OFAC Sanctions Service MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
OFAC Sanctions Service MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
OFAC Sanctions Service MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
OFAC Sanctions Service MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
OFAC Sanctions Service MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
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Verify Entity Status

Fetch detailed profile information on specific entities, including known aliases and addresses.

Check List Currency

Determine the exact timestamp of when any sanctions list was last updated by OFAC.

Audit List Scope

Retrieve a full catalog of all available sanctions lists, such as SDN or NONSDN.

Track Data History

View the version history and metadata for any given sanctions list, including specific changes between versions.

Count Records

Get an exact total count of entities contained within a specific version of a sanctions list for reporting purposes.

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What AI agents can do with OFAC Sanctions Service: 10 Tools for Compliance

These tools allow you to programmatically interact with the OFAC Sanctions List Service. You can retrieve metadata, list entities, or check update statuses through precise API calls.

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Get Sls About

Retrieves general information about the OFAC Sanctions List Service API.

Get Delta Version Metadata

Gets metadata detailing only the changes (deltas) between two specific versions of a...

Get Entity Details

Accesses detailed profile information for any specific sanctioned entity ID.

Get Version Entry Count

Returns the total number of entities present in a specified version of a sanctions...

Get Full Version Metadata

Retrieves complete metadata for an entire, specific version of a sanctions list.

Get List Last Updated

Checks the exact date and time that any given sanctions list was last updated by OFAC.

List Version Entities

Lists all entity identifiers contained within a specific version of a sanctions list.

List Sanctions Lists

Provides a catalog of all available sanctioned lists, such as SDN or NONSDN.

List Version Tags

Fetches descriptive tags and labels applied to a specific sanctions list version.

List List Versions

Lists all available historical versions for any given sanctions list.

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OFAC Sanctions Service MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

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Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

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Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The OFAC Sanctions Service integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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Dealing with Sanctions Data is a Paperwork Nightmare

Compliance teams spend hours downloading massive, multi-gigabyte data dumps from government sites. They then open spreadsheets, manually filter by client name or ID, and cross-reference the results against dozens of internal records just to answer one simple question: 'Is this person sanctioned?' It’s tedious, error-prone clicking through tabs until 2 AM.

With this MCP, you simply ask your agent. You prompt it to check an entity's status using `get_entity_details`. The system executes the complex API calls and hands you a clean, summarized answer showing exactly where they stand on official watchlists. It turns a multi-hour audit into seconds.

Accessing Sanctions List Data via OFAC Sanctions Service MCP

You eliminate the manual steps of visiting multiple government websites, downloading zip files, unzipping them, and running comparison scripts. The agent handles all that complexity for you.

Now, checking global financial risk is part of your conversation flow. You get auditable, authoritative answers immediately.

What OFAC Sanctions Service MCP does for your AI

Need to know if a client or counterparty is sanctioned? This MCP lets your AI agent query the official OFAC Sanctions List Service (SLS) directly from within your workflow. Instead of downloading massive CSVs and manually cross-referencing data sheets, you ask your agent natural language questions about sanctions lists.

For example, you can list all available sanctions registries to know what data sets exist. You can also check the current status by calling get_list_last_updated to confirm that the information you're using is genuinely up-to-date. If compliance requires historical checks, the MCP allows deep diving into versions, letting you track both the full list metadata and only the specific changes (deltas) between versions.

This level of structured access makes manual audits faster. By connecting this service through Vinkius, your agent can handle complex data tasks—from getting total entity counts within a version to accessing detailed profiles for any specific sanctioned party. It turns what used to be a massive administrative chore into a simple conversational query.

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Frequently asked questions about OFAC Sanctions Service MCP

How do I check if an entity is on any sanctions list using the OFAC Sanctions Service MCP? +

You use list_sanctions_lists to see all available lists, then provide a name or ID. The agent handles the full screening process across the appropriate registries.

What is the difference between full and delta metadata using OFAC Sanctions Service MCP? +

Full version metadata (get_full_version_metadata) provides everything in a list for that date. Delta metadata (get_delta_version_metadata) only shows what changed since the previous official release, saving you time.

Can I find out when the SDN sanctions list was last updated with OFAC Sanctions Service MCP? +

Yes, calling get_list_last_updated provides the exact date and time the specific sanctioned list was modified by OFAC.

How do I list all historical versions using this MCP? +

Use the list_list_versions tool. This gives you a catalog of every archived version, allowing you to pick and choose which date range you need for your audit.

Is the data from OFAC Sanctions Service MCP real-time? +

The data reflects the most current versions published by OFAC. Always confirm currency using get_list_last_updated to ensure you're working with the latest official release.