MCP OpenFEC Server

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About MCP OpenFEC Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Federal Election Commission (FEC) campaign finance data through the OpenFEC API.

#mcp-openfec #campaign-finance #openfec-api

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openfec": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp-openfec/build/server.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENFEC_API_KEY": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP OpenFEC Server?

An MCP server that provides access to Federal Election Commission (FEC) campaign finance data through the OpenFEC API. It is designed for developers and researchers who need to query campaign contributions, candidate details, committee data, and filings programmatically.

How to use MCP OpenFEC Server?

Requires Node.js v16 or higher and an OpenFEC API key. Clone the repository, install dependencies, set the API key in a .env file, build the server, then configure it in Claude Desktop by adding the absolute path to the built server.js and the API key in the env section.

Key features of MCP OpenFEC Server

Search candidates by name, state, or office
Get detailed candidate information and financials
Access committee information
View individual contributions
Track independent expenditures
Access FEC filings and audit cases

Use cases of MCP OpenFEC Server

Analyze campaign finance data for research projects
Research candidates’ financial backgrounds
Monitor independent expenditures for journalism
Access official FEC filings and audit findings
Download bulk FEC data for offline analysis

FAQ from MCP OpenFEC Server

What is the rate limit?

1000 requests per hour, enforced by the server to comply with OpenFEC API guidelines.

Do I need an API key?

Yes, you must obtain a free OpenFEC API key from api.data.gov.

Where is the Claude Desktop configuration file located?

On macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. On Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json. On Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.

What Node.js version is required?

Node.js version 16 or higher is required.

How do I rebuild the server after making changes?

Run npm run build in the project root directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is the rate limit?

1000 requests per hour, enforced by the server to comply with OpenFEC API guidelines.

Do I need an API key?

Yes, you must obtain a free OpenFEC API key from api.data.gov.

Where is the Claude Desktop configuration file located?

On macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`. On Windows: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`. On Linux: `~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`.

What Node.js version is required?

Node.js version 16 or higher is required.

How do I rebuild the server after making changes?

Run `npm run build` in the project root directory.

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