OpenDiscourse MCP

# GovInfo API Documentation ## Overview GovInfo API provides access to documents and metadata from all three branches of the Federal Government. ## Key Features - Access to collections, packages, and granules - Machine-readable JSON summaries - Direct access to content files (PDF, HTM, XML) - Metadata access (MODS, PREMIS) ## API Endpoints ### Collections Service - Lists documents added or updated - URL pattern: `https://api.govinfo.gov/collections/{collectionCode}/{date}?pageSize={size}&offsetMark={mark}&api_key={key}` ### Packages Service - Package level summary information - URL pattern: `https://api.govinfo.gov/packages/{packageId}/summary?api_key={key}` - Content downloads: `/pdf`, `/htm`, `/xml`, `/zip` - Metadata: `/mods`, `/premis` ### Granules Service - Subsections of packages - URL pattern: `https://api.govinfo.gov/packages/{packageId}/granules/{granuleId}/summary?api_key={key}` ## Authentication - Requires API key from api.data.gov - Demo key available: `DEMO_KEY` ## Rate Limits - Check current documentation for limits ## Collections Available - Congressional Bills (BILLS) - Congressional Record (CREC) - Federal Register (FR) - Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - And many more... ## Bulk Data Repository - XML data available at: https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata - User guides available in docs/govinfo-bulk-data/