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Run npx skillmds@latest add dvcrn/usaspending in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

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Is Usaspending free to use?

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Who published Usaspending?

dvcrn (@dvcrn) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Usaspending by dvcrn — Agent Skill

Name: Usaspending
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: dvcrn

File contents

🏛️ USAspending

USAspending.gov — federal spending data, contracts, grants, awards, agencies, and recipient search. No API key required.

Requirements

No API key required for basic usage.

Quick Start

# Search federal awards
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py search-awards --keywords <value> --award-type "contracts" --limit "25" --page "1"

# Get award details
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py get-award <id>

# Search recipients
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py search-recipients --keyword <value> --limit "25"

# Get recipient details
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py get-recipient <id>

# List top-tier agencies
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py list-agencies

# Get agency details
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py get-agency --code <value>

# Spending by category
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py spending-by-category --category "awarding_agency" --filters "JSON"

# Spending over time
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py spending-over-time --group "fiscal_year" --filters "JSON"

# List CFDA programs
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py list-cfda

# Autocomplete search
python3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py autocomplete --search-text <value>

Output Format

All commands output JSON by default.

Script Reference

Script	Description
`{baseDir}/scripts/usaspending.py`	Main CLI — all commands in one tool

Credits

Built by M. Abidi | agxntsix.ai YouTube | GitHub Part of the AgxntSix Skill Suite for OpenClaw agents.

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---name: usaspendingdescription: USAspending.gov — federal spending data, contracts, grants, awards, agencies, and recipient search. No API key required.---# 🏛️ USAspendingUSAspending.gov — federal spending data, contracts, grants, awards, agencies, and recipient search. No API key required.## RequirementsNo API key required for basic usage.## Quick Start```bash# Search federal awardspython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py search-awards --keywords <value> --award-type "contracts" --limit "25" --page "1"# Get award detailspython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py get-award <id># Search recipientspython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py search-recipients --keyword <value> --limit "25"# Get recipient detailspython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py get-recipient <id># List top-tier agenciespython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py list-agencies# Get agency detailspython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py get-agency --code <value># Spending by categorypython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py spending-by-category --category "awarding_agency" --filters "JSON"# Spending over timepython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py spending-over-time --group "fiscal_year" --filters "JSON"# List CFDA programspython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py list-cfda# Autocomplete searchpython3 {{baseDir}}/scripts/usaspending.py autocomplete --search-text <value>```## Output FormatAll commands output JSON by default.## Script Reference| Script | Description ||--------|-------------|| `{baseDir}/scripts/usaspending.py` | Main CLI — all commands in one tool |## CreditsBuilt by [M. Abidi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ali-abidi) | [agxntsix.ai](https://www.agxntsix.ai)[YouTube](https://youtube.com/@aiwithabidi) | [GitHub](https://github.com/aiwithabidi)Part of the **AgxntSix Skill Suite** for OpenClaw agents.📅 **Need help setting up OpenClaw for your business?** [Book a free consultation](https://cal.com/agxntsix/abidi-openclaw)

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