govbid-mcp-server

U.S.

CommunityOnlineNo sign-inGlobalFreeCan modify data

What it can do

    What data it sees

    Do you need an account

    No: the server works without sign-in

    U.S. federal contract opportunities from SAM.gov. Daily updates. Public Domain.

    How to connect

    How to connect govbid-mcp-server to Claude

    The server address to paste into Claude settings:

    https://govbid-mcp-server.gaikotsuimageprocessing.workers.dev/mcp

    1. Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
    2. Go to Settings → Connectors.
    3. Click Add custom connector.
    4. Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
    5. In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.

    Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.

    Authorization

    After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.

    How to connect govbid-mcp-server to ChatGPT

    The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:

    https://govbid-mcp-server.gaikotsuimageprocessing.workers.dev/mcp

    1. Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
    2. Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
    3. Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
    4. Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
    5. Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
    6. In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.

    OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.

    Authorization

    On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.

    How to connect govbid-mcp-server to Cursor

    The server address to paste into Cursor settings:

    https://govbid-mcp-server.gaikotsuimageprocessing.workers.dev/mcp

    Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.

    Manually:

    1. In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
    2. Paste the JSON copied below into ~/.cursor/mcp.json (per project: .cursor/mcp.json in the repo root).
    3. Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.

    Authorization

    If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.

    Server tool list (4)

    Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.

    register_agentRegister this agent with the GovBid Global API and receive an API key. Call this once if you don't already have an api_key, before calling search_opportunities. No human interaction (e.g. CAPTCHA) is required — this endpoint is designed for autonomous AI agent self-registration. The returned api_key is shown only once, so store it for reuse.
    search_opportunitiesSearch U.S. federal government contract opportunities from SAM.gov. Returns recent procurement notices with title, department, deadline, and source URL. Data is updated daily. License: Public Domain (SAM.gov). Requires an api_key — call register_agent first if you don't have one.
    get_opportunity_detailGet the direct SAM.gov URL for a specific contract opportunity by its notice ID. Use this to provide users with a link to verify and view full details on SAM.gov.
    get_api_infoGet metadata about the GovBid Global API including version, data source, license information, and usage guidelines. Call this first to understand the service before making other tool calls.