Federal Register MCP
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MCP server for the Federal Register API: proposed rules, final rules, notices, executive orders, comment periods, and FAR case tracking since 1994. Built for regulatory tracking and acquisition policy monitoring. 8 tools.
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- 1102tools
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- search_documents – full-text search with Boolean operators, filters by agency, CFR part, RIN, docket, date, document type
- get_document and get_documents_batch – retrieve full text and metadata for one or many document numbers
- open_comment_periods – list all currently open comment periods, sorted by closing date, filterable by agency or CFR part
- get_public_inspection – view documents posted to public inspection before official publication
- far_case_history – track a FAR case through ANPRM → NPRM → Final Rule → Corrections
- list_agencies and get_facet_counts – discover agencies and aggregate document counts by agency, CFR part, or document type
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
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Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Federal Register MCPCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install via uvx federal-register-mcp (or pip install federal-register-mcp) and add the server configuration to your MCP‑compatible client’s settings. Example JSON config: {"mcpServers":{"federal-register":{"command":"uvx","args":["--refresh-package","federal-register-mcp","--from","federal-register-mcp","federal-register-mcp"]}}}. Supports Claude Desktop, Codex (ChatGPT), Gemini CLI, Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, Cline, Zed, Continue, and other MCP clients.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"federal register mcp": {
"federal-register": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--refresh-package",
"federal-register-mcp",
"--from",
"federal-register-mcp",
"federal-register-mcp"
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"federal-register": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--refresh-package",
"federal-register-mcp",
"--from",
"federal-register-mcp",
"federal-register-mcp"
]
}
}Federal Register MCP
A Model Context Protocol server that wraps the FederalRegister.gov REST API as deterministic tool calls. Built for federal acquisition policy teams, regulatory affairs analysts, attorneys, FAR Council watchers, and anyone who tracks rulemaking, FAR cases, comment periods, or executive orders. 8 tools covering Federal Register documents from 1994 to today. Hardened across multiple live audit rounds. MIT licensed. No API key required.Sign in to leave a review
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