GovRider MCP Server

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Add it to Claude Code

Run this in a terminal.

Run in terminal
claude mcp add -e "GOVRIDER_API_KEY=${GOVRIDER_API_KEY}" govrider -- npx -y @govrider/mcp-server
Required:GOVRIDER_API_KEY
README.md

Match your tech product to thousands of live government tenders and RFPs.

GovRider MCP Server

Match your tech product or consulting service to thousands of live government tenders, RFPs, grants, and frameworks from 25+ official sources worldwide.


What is GovRider?

GovRider is for any tech company, consultancy, or individual with a technology product or service. You don't need to be a government specialist. If you build or sell technology, there are governments looking to buy it.

  • Thousands of live opportunities from 25+ official government portals and international organisations
  • Covers the US, EU, UK, Latin America, Africa, and Asia Pacific
  • Updated nightly - only live, open opportunities are returned
  • AI-enriched - every opportunity is verified, analysed, and semantically indexed
  • Describe what you sell or what you are building and get ranked matches in seconds

Quick Start

1. Get an API key

Sign up at govrider.ai and create an API key at govrider.ai/app/api-keys.

2. Install

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "govrider": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@govrider/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "GOVRIDER_API_KEY": "gr_live_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

Claude Code

Add to .claude/settings.json in your project or ~/.claude/settings.json globally:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "govrider": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@govrider/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "GOVRIDER_API_KEY": "gr_live_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
VS Code / Cursor

Add to your workspace .vscode/mcp.json:

{
  "servers": {
    "govrider": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@govrider/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "GOVRIDER_API_KEY": "gr_live_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

`search_opportunities` (FREE)

Discovery search across all sources. No credits required.

Parameter Type Required Description
query string Yes Description of your technology, product, or service (min 10 chars)
region string No Filter: "EU", "US Federal", "UK", "Latin America", "Asia Pacific", "Africa"
country string No Filter: "France", "Colombia", "Australia", etc.
funding_type string No Filter: "Tender", "Grant", "RFP", "SBIR/STTR", "Framework"
limit number No Results to return, 1-10 (default 10)

Returns for each match:

  • Sector category
  • Region
  • Funding type
  • Estimated value
  • Deadline
  • Status

`search_enriched` (1 credit)

High precision matching via GovRider's proprietary AI architecture.

Parameter Type Required Description
query string Yes Detailed description of your technology, product, or service (min 20 chars). More detail = better matches.
region string No Filter: "EU", "US Federal", "UK", "Latin America", "Asia Pacific", "Africa"
country string No Filter: "France", "Colombia", "Australia", etc.
funding_type string No Filter: "Tender", "Grant", "RFP", "SBIR/STTR", "Framework"

Returns for each match (10 results):

  • Match score (0-100)
  • GovRider's strategic fit memo assessing your tech solution or consulting offer suitability
  • GovRider's political context analysis of opportunities identified
  • Translated English title
  • Full description
  • Agency and country
  • Direct application URL
  • Document URLs
  • Keywords
  • Deadline and estimated value

`check_credits`

Check your GovRider credit balance and database status. No

Tools (3)

search_opportunitiesDiscovery search across all government tender and grant sources.
search_enrichedHigh precision matching using AI to analyze opportunity suitability.
check_creditsCheck your GovRider credit balance and database status.

Environment Variables

GOVRIDER_API_KEYrequiredAPI key obtained from govrider.ai

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json
{"mcpServers": {"govrider": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@govrider/mcp-server"], "env": {"GOVRIDER_API_KEY": "gr_live_your_key_here"}}}}

Try it

Search for government tenders related to cloud infrastructure services in the US.
Find open grants for AI research in the European Union.
Use search_enriched to find RFPs for cybersecurity consulting in the UK.
Check my current GovRider credit balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of GovRider?

Access to thousands of live opportunities from 25+ official government portals.. Global coverage including US, EU, UK, Latin America, Africa, and Asia Pacific.. Nightly updates ensuring only live, open opportunities are returned.. AI-enriched analysis providing strategic fit memos and political context.. Semantic indexing of opportunities based on your specific technology or service..

What can I use GovRider for?

Tech companies identifying relevant government procurement opportunities for their products.. Consultancies finding RFPs that match their specific service offerings.. Startups looking for government grants to fund research and development.. Businesses monitoring international government frameworks for expansion opportunities..

How do I install GovRider?

Install GovRider by running: npx -y @govrider/mcp-server

What MCP clients work with GovRider?

GovRider works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

Turn this server into reusable context

Keep GovRider docs, env vars, and workflow notes in Conare so your agent carries them across sessions.

Need the old visual installer? Open Conare IDE.
Open Conare