# Usaspending

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

- Skill: `dvcrn/usaspending` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dvcrn/usaspending`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dvcrn/usaspending/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: dvcrn (https://skillmd.com/u/dvcrn)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dvcrn/usaspending

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# 🏛️ 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

```bash
# 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](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ali-abidi) | [agxntsix.ai](https://www.agxntsix.ai)
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