Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Track federal rulemaking and analyze public comments on agency rules.
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Why people use Regulations.gov (eRulemaking)
Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) for Public Policy Research
This Connector changes that. You just tell your agent what you're looking for, like 'show me recent EPA rules on water safety.' It pulls the data, summarizes the dockets, and gives you the facts in one place.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct programmatic access to federal rulemaking data without the manual web navigation.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking EPA air quality rules
An analyst needs to see recent EPA documents on air quality.
- Real-world use case 02
Summarizing FAA feedback
A researcher wants to know what people think of a new FAA rule.
- Real-world use case 03
Tracking Medicare changes
A lawyer needs to see the status of a Medicare docket.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Regulations.gov (eRulemaking).
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Regulations.gov (eRulemaking).
- 01 Capability
Search comments
Search for public comments on a specific regulation. Use this to see what the public thinks about a proposed rule.
- 02 Capability
Get document
Get the details for a specific document. This is useful for seeing the exact content and history of a federal rule.
- 03 Capability
Get comment
Get the details for a specific public comment. This helps you read a single piece of feedback in full.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Regulations.gov (eRulemaking).
- 04 Capability
Get docket
Get the details for a specific docket folder. This shows you all the supporting materials for a rulemaking action.
- 05 Capability
Search dockets
Search for dockets across the database. It helps you find the right rulemaking folder when you only have a topic.
- 06 Capability
Search documents
Search for rules, notices, and other documents. Use this to find federal actions using keywords or dates.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) 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_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/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 Regulations.gov (eRulemaking), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/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 Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"regulationsgov-erulemaking": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/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 Regulations.gov (eRulemaking)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Regulations.gov (eRulemaking), help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"regulationsgov-erulemaking": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/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 Regulations.gov (eRulemaking)
Ask Copilot: "Using Regulations.gov (eRulemaking), help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"regulationsgov-erulemaking": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/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 Regulations.gov (eRulemaking)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Regulations.gov (eRulemaking), help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"regulationsgov-erulemaking": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/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 Regulations.gov (eRulemaking)
Ask Cline: "Using Regulations.gov (eRulemaking), help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add regulationsgov-erulemaking --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OEtVBvkYpFBbDjeyLTRNtp3Dz8on3YoiiUYugH8g/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 Regulations.gov (eRulemaking)
Ask Claude: "Using Regulations.gov (eRulemaking), show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Regulations.gov can move forward.
This is for people who deal with federal compliance, public policy, or legal research and need to stay on top of changing regulations without manual searching.
Compliance Officer
Monitors federal notices to ensure the company stays within legal limits.
Public Policy Analyst
Tracks agency feedback and rulemaking trends to inform advocacy strategies.
Legal Researcher
Gathers docket materials and public comments for litigation or research.
Lobbyist
Scans for new rules and public sentiment on specific policy topics.
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Before you connect
Questions about Regulations.gov.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the Regulations.gov (eRulemaking) MCP?
This Connector connects your AI client to the official US federal rulemaking database. It allows your agent to search for rules, find public comments, and track dockets from agencies like the EPA or FAA.
Can I search for EPA rules using this Connector?
Yes. You can ask your agent to find any rules or notices from the EPA using specific keywords, dates, or agency IDs.
How do I see public comments on a regulation?
The Connector can pull public feedback submitted to federal agencies. Your agent can search for comments on a specific document and even summarize them for you.
Can this capability track dockets for me?
Yes. It can retrieve full docket folders which include all supporting materials and the overall status of a rulemaking action.
Is this Connector for state or local laws?
No. This Connector is specifically for the US federal rulemaking process via Regulations.gov. It does not cover state-level or local ordinances.
How can I use this for lobbying or policy work?
You can use it to monitor new rules, track public sentiment on proposed changes, and gather all supporting documentation for specific agency actions.
Can I get metadata like modification dates?
Yes. The Connector can fetch detailed metadata about document types, comment periods, and modification histories to help you stay on top of deadlines.
How can I filter documents by a specific government agency?
Use the search_documents capability and provide the agencyId parameter (e.g., 'EPA', 'FAA', or 'CMS'). This will restrict the results to materials published only by that specific agency.
Is it possible to see what the public is saying about a specific rule?
Yes! Use the search_comments capability with the commentOnId parameter set to the unique Document ID. You can then use get_comment with a specific Comment ID to read the full text of any submission.
How do I get the complete history of a specific rulemaking folder?
Use the get_docket capability with the specific Docket ID. This retrieves the primary metadata for the docket, while search_documents with the same docket ID can list all associated rules and supporting materials.
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