Govcontractscout MCP vs OpenWorkProof
A side-by-side look at the Govcontractscout MCP and OpenWorkProof MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Govcontractscout MCP for legal work as a local process; choose OpenWorkProof for legal as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Govcontractscout MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
GCS_API_KEY. - You want tools like
search_contracts, get_contract, search_naics.
Choose OpenWorkProof when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Legal | Legal |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 44/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | GCS_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 287 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 7 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Govcontractscout MCP | View OpenWorkProof |
Tools & capabilities
Govcontractscout MCP tools 7
search_contractsSearch active government contracts by state, NAICS, keyword (returns title, agency, due date, match signals)get_contractFetch one contract's full record by ID (includes the original solicitation link + documents)search_naicsLook up NAICS codes by keywordget_statesList the states we index + live contract countsscore_contractScore a contract's fit for a business profile (uses `/v1/match`)win_likelihoodEstimate win probability vs the historical award archetype — derived data, paidarchetypesList winning-business archetypes — who wins what — derived data, paid
OpenWorkProof tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Govcontractscout MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"govcontractscout-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"govcontractscout-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GCS_API_KEY": "YOUR_GCS_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
OpenWorkProof
{
"mcpServers": {
"openworkproof": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openworkproof"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Govcontractscout MCP is categorized under Legal and uses a local stdio subprocess. OpenWorkProof belongs to Legal and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Govcontractscout MCP for legal work and OpenWorkProof for legal.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Govcontractscout MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. OpenWorkProof has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add govcontractscout-mcp and openworkproof as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Govcontractscout MCP has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. OpenWorkProof has 44/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 287 GitHub stars.