OpenSanctions Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Screen entities against global sanctions and PEP lists for AML compliance.
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Why people use OpenSanctions
OpenSanctions for Faster AML Screening
This Connector lets your AI agent do that work in seconds. You just give it a name, and it queries the global database for you. You get a clean summary of hits, match scores, and entity details without ever leaving your chat interface.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to global risk 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
Client Onboarding
A compliance officer asks the agent to screen a new corporate partner against OFAC lists to ensure they aren't on a watch list.
- Real-world use case 02
Transaction Monitoring
An AML analyst asks the agent to check if a specific individual involved in a wire transfer is a Politically Exposed Person.
- Real-world use case 03
Maritime Risk Assessment
A logistics researcher uses the agent to find all sanctioned vessels tied to a specific owner to avoid legal issues.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete OpenSanctions capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OpenSanctions.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through OpenSanctions.
- 01 Capability
Get datasets
Lists all available sanctions datasets, including publisher info and total entity counts.
- 02 Capability
Match pep
Screens a name against Politically Exposed Persons lists and returns match scores and political positions.
- 03 Capability
Get entity
Pulls complete profiles for a specific entity, including aliases, dates of birth, and source datasets.
- 04 Capability
Match sanctions
Performs fuzzy matching against global sanctions lists to find potential hits based on a sensitivity threshold.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through OpenSanctions.
- 05 Capability
Search company
Finds companies in the database by name, jurisdiction, or registration number.
- 06 Capability
Search entities
Performs a free-text search to find persons, companies, or vessels across multiple datasets.
- 07 Capability
Search person
Searches specifically for individuals in the sanctions database to find names and nationalities.
- 08 Capability
Search vessel
Identifies sanctioned ships by name or IMO number, including flag and owner details.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask OpenSanctions to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use OpenSanctions 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_ZsvZF1zehQBkE9Qy8D6NL3kDsgqsOFIaEJphQI9f/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 OpenSanctions, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable OpenSanctions for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZsvZF1zehQBkE9Qy8D6NL3kDsgqsOFIaEJphQI9f/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 OpenSanctions URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable OpenSanctions in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensanctions": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZsvZF1zehQBkE9Qy8D6NL3kDsgqsOFIaEJphQI9f/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 OpenSanctions
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OpenSanctions, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensanctions": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZsvZF1zehQBkE9Qy8D6NL3kDsgqsOFIaEJphQI9f/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 OpenSanctions
Ask Copilot: "Using OpenSanctions, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensanctions": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZsvZF1zehQBkE9Qy8D6NL3kDsgqsOFIaEJphQI9f/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 OpenSanctions
Open Cascade and ask: "Using OpenSanctions, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opensanctions": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZsvZF1zehQBkE9Qy8D6NL3kDsgqsOFIaEJphQI9f/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 OpenSanctions
Ask Cline: "Using OpenSanctions, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add opensanctions --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZsvZF1zehQBkE9Qy8D6NL3kDsgqsOFIaEJphQI9f/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 OpenSanctions
Ask Claude: "Using OpenSanctions, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work OpenSanctions can move forward.
Compliance officers and risk analysts who are tired of manual name-matching and want to automate the first layer of KYC/AML screening.
Compliance Officer
Screens new clients against OFAC and EU lists during the onboarding process.
AML Analyst
Investigates high-risk transactions by checking for PEP matches and entity relationships.
Risk Researcher
Explores sanctioned vessel data and global dataset trends for internal reports.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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Access authoritative sanctions data via OFAC SLS. track SDN lists, entities, and version history directly from your AI agent.
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Cleared (ClearedIn)
Manage identity verification and background screening via Cleared. track verifications, monitor screenings, and audit security logs directly from any AI agent.
Rong360 Open API
Bring high-level financial risk assessment and identity KYC directly to your agent. Evaluate credit scores and verify names.
Visa Requirement Checker
Check visa requirements, travel advisories, and passport validity rules globally.
Sumsub
Automate identity verification (KYC/AML) via Sumsub. create applicants, check verification status, and manage documents directly from any AI agent.
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Before you connect
Questions about OpenSanctions.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What does the OpenSanctions MCP do for my business?
It gives your AI agent the ability to automatically screen people and companies against global sanctions and PEP lists. This helps you identify high-risk clients or partners during your KYC and AML processes.
Can I use OpenSanctions MCP for KYC and AML checks?
Yes, it is specifically designed for that. It automates the initial screening of names against multiple watchlists, saving you from manually checking every individual and entity.
Does OpenSanctions MCP include OFAC and UN sanctions?
Yes, it connects to a wide range of global datasets, including the US OFAC, the EU Consolidated List, and the UN Security Council lists.
How does OpenSanctions MCP handle fuzzy matching for names?
It uses fuzzy matching to find potential hits even if the name isn't an exact match. This helps catch variations in spelling, nicknames, or missing middle names that might otherwise be missed.
Can I screen ships using the OpenSanctions MCP?
Yes, you can search for sanctioned vessels by their name or IMO number. This is useful for maritime logistics and identifying high-risk shipping entities.
Is there a cost to using OpenSanctions MCP for non-commercial use?
For non-commercial use, you can access the screening data without needing an API key, making it a highly accessible way to perform risk checks.
Do I need an API key?
No! OpenSanctions is completely free for non-commercial use. No authentication required.
What sanctions lists are included?
OpenSanctions aggregates data from OFAC (US), EU Consolidated List, UN Security Council, UK HMT, and many other global sanctions regimes.
How accurate is the name matching?
The API uses fuzzy matching with configurable thresholds (0.0-1.0). Default threshold of 0.85 balances accuracy and recall for most use cases.
Can I screen companies, not just individuals?
Yes! Use search_company to find sanctioned companies, or use the general search with schema='Company' filter.
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