api.data.gov key for the Regulations.gov tools (get_docket, find_comments). Free at https://api.data.gov/signup/. The Federal Register and eCFR tools work without it. Secret.
MCP_LOG_LEVEL
No
Sets the minimum log level for output (e.g., 'debug', 'info', 'warn').
MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE
No
Selects the HTTP transport.
MCP_HTTP_HOST
No
The hostname for the HTTP server.
MCP_HTTP_PORT
No
The port to run the HTTP server on.
MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH
No
The endpoint path for the MCP server.
MCP_AUTH_MODE
No
Authentication mode to use: 'none', 'jwt', or 'oauth'.
REGULATIONS_GOV_API_KEY
No
api.data.gov key for the Regulations.gov tools (get_docket, find_comments). Free at https://api.data.gov/signup/. The Federal Register and eCFR tools work without it. Secret.
ECFR_MIRROR_REFRESH_CRON
No
Cron expression for an in-process eCFR mirror refresh (e.g. '0 4 * * 0'). Unset registers no job. Each run re-harvests every configured title in full, and a tick is skipped until mirror:init has completed once.
MCP_LOG_LEVEL
No
Sets the minimum log level for output (e.g., 'debug', 'info', 'warn').
Tools show up when the registry metadata or the repository README lists them. GitHub enrichment fills this in when a token is configured.
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Search and trace US federal rules across the Federal Register (proposed/final rules and notices), the eCFR (codified, point-in-time CFR full text, locally mirrored), and Regulations.gov (rulemaking dockets and public comments) via MCP. STDIO or Streamable
FAQ
What is federal-regulations-mcp-server?
Search and trace US federal rules across the Federal Register, eCFR, and Regulations.gov.
How do I install federal-regulations-mcp-server?
Pick a client above and copy the generated config. Cursor and VS Code also have a deep link when the server can run locally or remotely.
Is federal-regulations-mcp-server official?
No. Registry-listed is not the same as vendor-official. Read the methodology for the difference.
How is the trust score calculated?
This listing scores 41 (Fair). The formula is published on the methodology page.