ECFR
Search and cite the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, including FAR and DFARS, when bidding or building for U.S. government work.
Overview
eCFR MCP is a MCP server for the Ship phase that exposes 13 tools to query the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations including FAR and DFARS.
What is this MCP server?
- 13 MCP tools for eCFR navigation and retrieval
- Coverage includes FAR and DFARS regulatory text
- PyPI package ecfr-mcp v0.2.6 with stdio transport
- Part of 1102tools federal-contracting MCP collection
- No API key required per published server.json
- 13 tools documented in server description
- Version 0.2.6
- stdio transport via PyPI ecfr-mcp
Community signal: 12 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Federal acquisition and defense supplements are huge, and guessing clause text risks non-compliant bids or product claims.
Who is it for?
Indie contractors, proposal writers, and builders shipping features under U.S. federal regulatory constraints.
Skip if: Pure consumer apps with no federal regulatory exposure.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Agents can fetch current eCFR sections for FAR/DFARS-aligned reviews and proposal language with traceable sources.
- 13-tool eCFR query interface over MCP
- Retrievable FAR and DFARS regulatory excerpts
- Agent-ready compliance research citations
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Journey fit
How it compares
Regulatory text MCP with 13 tools, not a vulnerability scanner or generic legal database subscription.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is ECFR MCP for?
Builders and solopreneurs on federal or defense-adjacent work who need CFR text inside their agent environment.
When should I use ECFR MCP?
During compliance review, RFP response drafting, or security sign-off when FAR or DFARS citations must be exact.
How do I add ECFR MCP to my agent?
Install ecfr-mcp from PyPI, add the stdio MCP server entry, and invoke the 13 ECFR tools from your client.