OPM Operating Status Connector for AI agents.
1 live capability
Check real-time Washington DC federal government office status and closures.
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Why people use OPM Operating Status
OPM Operating Status for Real-Time DC Federal Office Alerts
With this Connector, you just ask your agent what the status is. It pulls the latest data from the source and gives you the posture in seconds. You get the facts on telework and arrival times without the clicking.
What Vinkius changes
You get official government workplace status without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Checking status during a blizzard
A federal worker asks if they need to go in during a snowstorm and gets an immediate notice of a 2-hour delayed arrival.
- Real-world use case 02
Coordinating team telework
An operations manager needs to tell their team to work from home and uses the Connector to confirm the official OPM telework posture.
- Real-world use case 03
Planning a commute around events
A commuter wants to know if a public event will cause office closures and gets the latest status to plan their trip.
Complete set · 1capability
The complete OPM Operating Status capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OPM Operating Status.
01
1 capability in this set.
Part of 1 available through OPM Operating Status.
- 01 Capability
Get operating status
Fetch the current official operating status for federal employees in the DC area. It tells you if offices are open, closed, or delayed.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask OPM Operating Status to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use OPM Operating Status 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_6HZuCNWRkNn7FV7HWdAreoDhVZhsC0SbdPkEPYGR/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 OPM Operating Status, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable OPM Operating Status for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6HZuCNWRkNn7FV7HWdAreoDhVZhsC0SbdPkEPYGR/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 OPM Operating Status URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable OPM Operating Status in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opm-operating-status": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6HZuCNWRkNn7FV7HWdAreoDhVZhsC0SbdPkEPYGR/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 OPM Operating Status
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OPM Operating Status, help me...". 1 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opm-operating-status": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6HZuCNWRkNn7FV7HWdAreoDhVZhsC0SbdPkEPYGR/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 OPM Operating Status
Ask Copilot: "Using OPM Operating Status, help me...". 1 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opm-operating-status": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6HZuCNWRkNn7FV7HWdAreoDhVZhsC0SbdPkEPYGR/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 OPM Operating Status
Open Cascade and ask: "Using OPM Operating Status, help me...". 1 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"opm-operating-status": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6HZuCNWRkNn7FV7HWdAreoDhVZhsC0SbdPkEPYGR/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 OPM Operating Status
Ask Cline: "Using OPM Operating Status, help me...". 1 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add opm-operating-status --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6HZuCNWRkNn7FV7HWdAreoDhVZhsC0SbdPkEPYGR/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 OPM Operating Status
Ask Claude: "Using OPM Operating Status, show me...". 1 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work OPM can move forward.
For federal workers and managers who need to know if they need to show up or stay home when DC weather or emergencies hit.
Federal Employee
Checks if they need to report to the office during a snowstorm or if they should stay home.
Operations Manager
Coordinates team schedules and expectations based on official government posture.
DC Commuter
Monitors government-wide closures to plan transit routes and avoid traffic.
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Before you connect
Questions about OPM.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the OPM Operating Status MCP work for all federal agencies?
Yes, it pulls the official status from the Office of Personnel Management, which covers federal offices in the Washington, DC area.
Can I use this to see if my specific office is closed?
It provides the general OPM posture for the DC area, including status, delays, and dismissal procedures.
Does it give me telework instructions?
Yes, the Connector provides specific guidance on telework and leave based on the current official OPM posture.
How do I know if there's a delayed arrival?
You can ask your agent to check for delays, and it will pull the specific arrival time instructions from the OPM.
Is this capability good for tracking snow closures?
It's perfect for that. It lets you quickly verify if government offices are affected by snow or other emergencies.
Can I use it to see if I can leave early?
Yes, the Connector can fetch the latest dismissal procedures, such as early departure notices.
Does this capability provide the operating status for federal offices outside of Washington, DC?
No. The get_operating_status capability specifically retrieves the status for federal offices in the Washington, DC area as defined by the OPM.
How often is the government status updated?
The capability fetches data in real-time. Whenever the OPM updates their official status page, the get_operating_status capability will reflect those changes immediately.
Does this include specific dismissal procedures for snow or emergencies?
Yes. When you run get_operating_status, the response includes the full text of the OPM instructions, which cover telework requirements, excused absences, and staggered arrival/departure times.
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