MCP OpenFEC Server
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The MCP OpenFEC Server provides access to Federal Election Commission (FEC) campaign finance data through the OpenFEC API. It allows users to search for candidates, access financial data, and view filings.
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What is MCP OpenFEC Server?
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that acts as a bridge between applications and the OpenFEC API, allowing access to campaign finance data.
How to use MCP OpenFEC Server?
To use this server, you need to clone the repository, install dependencies, configure your OpenFEC API key in a .env file, build the server, and then configure your application (e.g., Claude Desktop) to connect to the server using the provided configuration instructions.
Key features of MCP OpenFEC Server
Search for candidates by name, state, or office
Get detailed candidate information and financial data
Access committee information
View individual contributions
Track independent expenditures
Access FEC filings and audit cases
Download bulk data
Use cases of MCP OpenFEC Server
Analyzing campaign finance data for research
Building applications that visualize campaign contributions
Tracking independent expenditures in political campaigns
Monitoring FEC filings and audit cases
FAQ from MCP OpenFEC Server
What is the rate limit?
What is the rate limit?
The server implements rate limiting to comply with OpenFEC API guidelines: 1000 requests per hour.
What API key do I need?
What API key do I need?
You need an OpenFEC API key. You can get one from https://api.data.gov/signup/
How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?
How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?
Follow the instructions in the Configuration section of the README, adding the server configuration to your Claude Desktop configuration file.
What tools are available?
What tools are available?
A list of available tools is in the Available Tools section of the README. Examples include get_candidate, get_candidate_financials, and search_candidates.
How do I contribute to the project?
How do I contribute to the project?
Fork the repository, create a feature branch, commit your changes, push to the branch, and create a new Pull Request.