Highergov MCP for AI Agents

Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Highergov MCP or direct API to search government contracts, analyze grants data, monitor new opportunities, and track competitor awards through natural language.
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Enter a prompt below to test the integration in our Tool Router playground. You'll be redirected to sign in and try it live.

Supported Tools

Tools
Get AgenciesRetrieves government agency information from the HigherGov database with pagination support.
Get ContractsRetrieve federal government contract data from HigherGov.
Get Contract VehiclesRetrieve federal multi-award contract vehicles from HigherGov.
Get DocumentsRetrieve document metadata and download URLs for files associated with government opportunities, contracts, and grants from HigherGov.
Get Grant HistoryTool to fetch historical data on grants from the HigherGov API.
Get Grant OpportunitiesRetrieve government grant and contract opportunities from HigherGov.
Get Grant ProgramsTool to retrieve information on grant programs.
Get NAICS CodesRetrieve NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes with detailed descriptions.
Get Opportunity HistoryRetrieve historical opportunity data from HigherGov with pagination support.
Get PeopleRetrieves contact information for federal and state/local government personnel from HigherGov.
Get Product and Service CodesTool to retrieve information on Product and Service Codes.
Get PursuitsTool to retrieve user-specific pursuits.
Get SBIR OpportunitiesRetrieve SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) opportunities from HigherGov.
Get SLED Contract OpportunitiesTool to retrieve state and local (SLED) contract opportunities.
Get Subcontract AwardsRetrieves federal subcontract award data from HigherGov.
Get Subgrant AwardsRetrieves federal subgrant award data from HigherGov.
Python
TypeScript

Install Composio

python
pip install composio claude-agent-sdk
Install the Composio SDK and Claude Agent SDK

Create Tool Router Session

python
from composio import Composio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions

composio = Composio(api_key='your-composio-api-key')
session = composio.create(user_id='your-user-id')
url = session.mcp.url
Initialize the Composio client and create a Tool Router session

Connect to AI Agent

python
import asyncio

options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
    permission_mode='bypassPermissions',
    mcp_servers={
        'tool_router': {
            'type': 'http',
            'url': url,
            'headers': {
                'x-api-key': 'your-composio-api-key'
            }
        }
    },
    system_prompt='You are a helpful assistant with access to Highergov tools.',
    max_turns=10
)

async def main():
    async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
        await client.query('Get recent federal contracts awarded')
        async for message in client.receive_response():
            if hasattr(message, 'content'):
                for block in message.content:
                    if hasattr(block, 'text'):
                        print(block.text)

asyncio.run(main())
Use the MCP server with your AI agent

Why Use Composio?

AI Native Highergov Integration

  • Supports both Highergov MCP and direct API based integrations
  • Structured, LLM-friendly schemas for reliable tool execution
  • Rich coverage for reading, writing, and querying your Highergov data

Managed Auth

  • Built-in OAuth handling with automatic token refresh and rotation
  • Central place to manage, scope, and revoke Highergov access
  • Per user and per environment credentials instead of hard-coded keys

Agent Optimized Design

  • Tools are tuned using real error and success rates to improve reliability over time
  • Comprehensive execution logs so you always know what ran, when, and on whose behalf

Enterprise Grade Security

  • Fine-grained RBAC so you control which agents and users can access Highergov
  • Scoped, least privilege access to Highergov resources
  • Full audit trail of agent actions to support review and compliance

Use Highergov with any AI Agent Framework

Choose a Framework you want to connect Highergov with

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need my own developer credentials to use Highergov with Composio?

Yes, Highergov requires you to configure your own API key credentials. Once set up, Composio handles secure credential storage and API request handling for you.

Can I use multiple toolkits together?

Yes! Composio's Tool Router enables agents to use multiple toolkits. Learn more.

Is Composio secure?

Composio is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant with all data encrypted in transit and at rest. Learn more.

What if the API changes?

Composio maintains and updates all toolkit integrations automatically, so your agents always work with the latest API versions.

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