Federal Register (1102tools-dev) MCP Server
Free, open-source MCP server for the Federal Register API. Proposed rules, final rules, notices, executive orders, comment periods, and regulatory tracking since 1994.
People connecting this server to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.
One of 9 MCP servers published from 1102tools-dev/federal-contracting-mcps. Stars and repository activity are shared across all of them. See all 9 →
VERIFIED ACTIVE
LAST COMMIT 2026-09-27 · VERIFIED 2026-09-30
MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology
01 · Install Federal Register (1102tools-dev)
before you install - you'll need
The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install.
Claude Code
claude mcp add 1102tools-dev-federal-contracting-mcps-s -- uvx federal-register-mcpClaude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config
{
"mcpServers": {
"1102tools-dev-federal-contracting-mcps-s": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"federal-register-mcp"
]
}
}
}Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.
Using another client? Same JSON, different key
Claude Desktop · mcpServers
Cursor · mcpServers
VS Code · servers
Windsurf · mcpServers
Zed · context_servers
Cline · mcpServers
Roo Code · mcpServers
Continue · mcpServers
LibreChat · mcpServers
Gemini CLI · mcpServers
Codex CLI · mcp_servers
Full setup guides: every client.
02 · Evidence
Security posture
What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.
runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions
license MIT - declared in the repository
pypi package federal-register-mcp - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)
registry vendor namespace com.1102tools - domain-verified with the official MCP registry
03 · What Federal Register (1102tools-dev) can do
Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.
Latest releases
bls-oews/v1.1.0 · 2026-09-26
The bls-oews package, MCP registry entry, and hosted service completed this release from the same commit. See the workflow summary for deployment verification. · Record production verification for Per Diem 1.2.0 and…
regulations-gov/v2.0.0 · 2026-09-26
The regulations-gov package, MCP registry entry, and hosted service completed this release from the same commit. See the workflow summary for deployment verification. · Directory audit fixes: Regulations.gov 2.0.0 and…
gsa-perdiem/v1.2.0 · 2026-09-26
The gsa-perdiem package, MCP registry entry, and hosted service completed this release from the same commit. See the workflow summary for deployment verification. · Directory audit fixes: Regulations.gov 2.0.0 and GSA…
04 · Who maintains Federal Register (1102tools-dev)
Federal Register is maintained by 1102tools-dev. We track 9 MCP servers from 1102tools-dev - 9 actively maintained, 24 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Apr 2026. Full record: all servers from 1102tools-dev.
- GSA Per Diem GSA Per Diem access readiness, lodging, and meals and incidental expense rates. 7 tools. ★ 24
- BLS OEWS BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics market wages, bundled; no API key. 8 tools. ★ 24
- SAM.gov SAM.gov readiness, entities, exclusions, opportunities, awards, hierarchy, and subawards. 20 tools. ★ 24
- USASpending.gov USASpending.gov awards, subawards, recipients, agencies, and federal accounts. 55 tools. ★ 24
- Regulations.gov Regulations.gov readiness, rulemaking dockets, documents, comments, and comment periods. 9 tools. ★ 24
- eCFR Electronic Code of Federal Regulations including FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements. 13 tools. ★ 24
05 · Facts
- website
- https://1102tools.com/
- category
- other - actively maintained as of 2026-09-30.
- registry
- com.1102tools/federal-register-mcp (active, first published 2026-08-24 · 5 versions)
- packages
- pypi:federal-register-mcp
06 · Federal Register (1102tools-dev) FAQ
What is Federal Register (1102tools-dev)?
Free, open-source MCP server for the Federal Register API. Proposed rules, final rules, notices, executive orders, comment periods, and regulatory tracking since 1994.
Is Federal Register (1102tools-dev) still maintained?
Yes - as of 2026-09-30, its last commit was 2026-09-27. We re-verify nightly.
How do I install Federal Register (1102tools-dev)?
Run `uvx federal-register-mcp`. The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.
Does Federal Register (1102tools-dev) run locally?
Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.
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