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usaspending-mcp-server

Rank #3,205

io.github.cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server

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26 versions

5 GitHub stars

by cyanheads (165 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

May 26, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 12, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with usaspending-mcp-server

usaspending-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by cyanheads. It ranks #3,205 of 151,203 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 5 GitHub stars. usaspending-mcp-server is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 26 tracked versions. It was first listed on May 26, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 12, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What usaspending-mcp-server can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using usaspending-mcp-server

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

MCP Toplist probed the public endpoint on Oct 21, 2026 and could not complete the MCP handshake (jsonrpc error). Requirements remain unverified.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 23, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

MCP_LOG_LEVEL · optional
MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE · optional
MCP_HTTP_HOST · optional
MCP_HTTP_PORT · optional
MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH · optional
MCP_AUTH_MODE · optional

Hosted endpoint declared as public.

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect usaspending-mcp-server and confirm it works

Remote · HTTP

claude mcp add --transport http usaspending-mcp-server https://usaspending.caseyjhand.com/mcp

npm package

claude mcp add usaspending-mcp-server -e "MCP_LOG_LEVEL=<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y @cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server

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npm package

claude mcp add usaspending-mcp-server -e "MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE=<your MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE>" -e "MCP_HTTP_HOST=<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>" -e "MCP_HTTP_PORT=<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>" -e "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH=<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>" -e "MCP_AUTH_MODE=<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>" -e "MCP_LOG_LEVEL=<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y @cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server

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Remote · HTTP

[mcp_servers.usaspending-mcp-server]
url = "https://usaspending.caseyjhand.com/mcp"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.

npm package

[mcp_servers.usaspending-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"]

[mcp_servers.usaspending-mcp-server.env]
MCP_LOG_LEVEL = "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.usaspending-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"]

[mcp_servers.usaspending-mcp-server.env]
MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE = "<your MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE>"
MCP_HTTP_HOST = "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>"
MCP_HTTP_PORT = "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>"
MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH = "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>"
MCP_AUTH_MODE = "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>"
MCP_LOG_LEVEL = "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

https://usaspending.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Settings → Connectors → “Add custom connector”, then paste this URL.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE": "<your MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://usaspending.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE": "<your MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "servers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://usaspending.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE": "<your MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "serverUrl": "https://usaspending.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE": "<your MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Remote · HTTP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://usaspending.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usaspending-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE": "<your MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

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MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: May 26, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 12, 2026
Version history: 26 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: MCP Toplist probed the public endpoint on Oct 21, 2026 and could not complete the MCP handshake (jsonrpc error). Requirements remain unverified.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 23, 2026

Registry sightings

PulseMCP ↗listed since May 28, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jun 9, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jul 30, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (26)

Version	Published
0.5.0	Oct 12, 2026
0.4.5	Oct 7, 2026
0.4.4	Sep 25, 2026
0.4.3	Sep 20, 2026
0.4.2	Aug 25, 2026
0.4.1	Jul 27, 2026
0.4.0	Jul 27, 2026
0.3.2	Jul 27, 2026
0.3.1	Jul 27, 2026
0.3.0	Jul 17, 2026
0.2.9	Jul 17, 2026
0.2.8	Jul 17, 2026
0.2.7	Jul 17, 2026
0.2.6	Jul 17, 2026
0.2.5	Jul 17, 2026
0.2.4	Jul 17, 2026
0.2.3	Jun 20, 2026
0.2.2	Jun 16, 2026
0.2.1	Jun 12, 2026
0.2.0	Jun 9, 2026
0.1.7	Jun 4, 2026
0.1.6	Jun 2, 2026
0.1.5	May 30, 2026
0.1.4	May 29, 2026
0.1.3	May 26, 2026
0.1.2	May 26, 2026

STANDING

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains usaspending-mcp-server?: usaspending-mcp-server is maintained by cyanheads, which publishes 165 MCP servers (2813 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is usaspending-mcp-server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — usaspending-mcp-server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does usaspending-mcp-server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 26 versions of usaspending-mcp-server, most recently published on Oct 12, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for usaspending-mcp-server?: The source code for usaspending-mcp-server is hosted at github.com/cyanheads/usaspending-mcp-server.

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