USAspending FAQs

Question 1

Do I need the unique award ID to get award information?

Accepted Answer

Yes, to use the GetAwardInfoByAwardId tool, you will need the generated unique award ID to retrieve specific award details.

Question 2

How does USAspending-MCP integrate with the Goose framework?

Accepted Answer

USAspending-MCP offers seamless integration with the Goose framework, allowing for easy deployment and configuration, as illustrated in the provided YAML configuration example.

Question 3

What is USAspending-MCP?

Accepted Answer

USAspending-MCP is a Modular Computing Platform (MCP) server designed to help AI agents access and analyze data from the USAspending.gov API, simplifying U.S. government spending data retrieval.

Question 4

What are the main tools available?

Accepted Answer

The primary tools include GetSpendingAwardsByAgencyId, GetAwardInfoByAwardId, SearchByKeywords, and GetAgencies, enabling granular access and search of spending data.

Question 5

What kind of data can I access with this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can access information about spending awards, agency data, and perform keyword-based searches for U.S. government spending.

USAspending

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USAspending

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