io.github.cyanheads/openstates-mcp-server
Search bills, legislators, committees, and events across all 50 US states, DC, a
Before you connect
Config example (to connect)
{
"mcpServers": {
"openstates-mcp-server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "bunx",
"args": ["@cyanheads/openstates-mcp-server@latest"],
"env": {
"MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE": "stdio",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "info",
"OPENSTATES_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}Install / Connect
claude mcp add --transport http openstates-mcp-server https://openstates.caseyjhand.com/mcpFollow the official README; env and args vary per server.
🛠️ Maintenance weight 30% · 95 pts
📊 Adoption weight 25% · 20 pts
✅ Usability weight 20% · 55 pts
❤️ Health & community weight 25% · 51 pts
Sources: GitHub API · npm registry · updated 2026-07-31
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