# FedRAMP Docs MCP Documentation
Welcome to the FedRAMP Docs MCP documentation. This MCP server provides 20 tools for querying FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicators (KSIs), NIST controls, and compliance documentation.
## Quick Links
- [Quick Start Guide](../QUICKSTART.md) - Get up and running in minutes
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/ethanolivertroy/fedramp-docs-mcp)
- [npm Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/fedramp-docs-mcp)
## Documentation Sections
### Setup
| Guide | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| [Local Development](setup/local-development.md) | Clone, build, and run from source |
| [Docker](setup/docker.md) | Run via Docker and docker-compose |
| [Security Hardening](setup/security-hardening.md) | Secure configurations for production |
### Guides
| Guide | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| [MCP Clients](guides/mcp-clients.md) | Configure Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and more |
| [Troubleshooting](guides/troubleshooting.md) | Common issues and solutions |
| [Updating](guides/updating.md) | Keep FedRAMP data current |
### Reference
| Reference | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| [Tools](reference/tools.md) | All 20 MCP tools with parameters |
| [Environment Variables](reference/environment-variables.md) | Configuration options |
| [FRMR Document Types](reference/frmr-document-types.md) | KSI, MAS, VDR, SCN, FRD, ADS explained |
### Contributing
| Guide | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| [Contributing](contributing.md) | How to contribute to this project |
## What is FedRAMP 20x?
FedRAMP 20x is the modernized Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program framework that introduces Key Security Indicators (KSIs) as a streamlined approach to cloud security assessment. This MCP server indexes the official FedRAMP documentation and provides programmatic access to:
- **Key Security Indicators (KSI)** - 80+ security requirements organized by theme
- **NIST Control Mappings** - How FedRAMP requirements map to NIST SP 800-53
- **Compliance Documentation** - Official guidance, definitions, and procedures
- **Version Tracking** - Monitor changes across FRMR document versions
## Architecture Overview
```
┌─────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐
│ MCP Client │ │ FedRAMP/docs │
│ (Claude, Cursor) │────▶│ (GitHub repo) │
└─────────────────────┘ └─────────────────────┘
│ │
▼ ▼
┌─────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐
│ fedramp-docs-mcp │────▶│ ~/.cache/fedramp- │
│ (MCP Server) │ │ docs │
└─────────────────────┘ └─────────────────────┘
│
▼
20 MCP Tools
(list_ksi, get_control_requirements, etc.)
```
The server automatically clones and indexes the official [FedRAMP/docs](https://github.com/FedRAMP/docs) repository, providing full-text search and structured queries across all FRMR document types.
