GovCon API MCP Server
by govconapiio.github.govconapi/govconapiv0.3.1
Six tools over US federal procurement: SAM.gov, FPDS awards, entities, subawards, exclusions.
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Install GovCon API MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add govconapi -e GOVCONAPI_KEY='<govconapi-key>' -- uvx govconapi-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"govconapi": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"govconapi-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GOVCONAPI_KEY": "<govconapi-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"govconapi": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"govconapi-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GOVCONAPI_KEY": "<govconapi-key>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"govconapi": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"govconapi-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GOVCONAPI_KEY": "<govconapi-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"govconapi": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"govconapi-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GOVCONAPI_KEY": "<govconapi-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOVCONAPI_KEY | yes | yes | Your GovCon API key. Free 14-day trial, no credit card, at https://govconapi.com |
| GOVCONAPI_TOOLS | — | — | Optional. Set to all for the 53 single-purpose tools instead of the six task-shaped ones. |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://mcp.govconapi.com/mcp
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Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-08 · 2d ago · GitHub
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Registry entry updated
2026-10-01 · 9d ago · official registry · v0.3.1
FAQ
›How do I install the GovCon API MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add govconapi -e GOVCONAPI_KEY='<govconapi-key>' -- uvx govconapi-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does GovCon API require an API key?
Yes. It expects GOVCONAPI_KEY, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use GovCon API as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is GovCon API in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.govconapi/govconapi.