OFAC Sanctions -- SDN List Data

Download and query OFAC SDN List data with name, program, and country filters.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/r1t1kg0yal/staging --skill ofac-sanctions-sdn-list-data
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Skill: OFAC Sanctions -- SDN List Data
Source: https://github.com/r1t1kg0yal/staging/tree/main/ofac
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/r1t1kg0yal/staging --skill ofac-sanctions-sdn-list-data

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests.

What problem does it solve?

The OFAC SDN List Data Skill consolidates access to Treasury's SDN CSV feeds, enabling reliable retrieval, normalization, and querying of sanctions designations for quick investigations and reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Download the latest SDN CSV data (sdn.csv, add.csv, alt.csv) from treasury.gov
  • Search by entity name and filter results by sanctions program or country
  • Export results and summaries to JSON or CSV for dashboards, audits, or risk reporting

Quick Start

Download the latest SDN data and perform a sample search to verify results.

Frequently Asked Questions about OFAC Sanctions -- SDN List Data

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I download and search OFAC SDN list data for compliance checks?

To download and search OFAC SDN list data, this Skill fetches public CSV feeds from the US Treasury and enables entity name search, program filtering, and country filtering for compliance checks. It parses the data locally for quick investigations.

What is the best way to export OFAC sanctions screening results to CSV or JSON?

The best way to export OFAC sanctions screening results to CSV or JSON is by using this Skill's built-in export functionality. After querying the SDN list data, you can output normalized results and summaries directly for dashboards, audits, or risk reporting.

Do I need an API key to retrieve OFAC SDN data?

You do not need an API key to retrieve OFAC SDN data. The Skill uses the Python requests library to fetch public CSV feeds directly from treasury.gov without requiring authentication, simplifying automated sanctions data retrieval.

Can I use Python to automate OFAC sanctions list filtering by country?

You can use Python to automate OFAC sanctions list filtering by country. The Skill exposes a Python API and CLI that accepts country and program parameters, allowing you to programmatically query downloaded SDN CSV data for targeted screening.

What OFAC sanctions files are supported for data retrieval?

The supported OFAC sanctions files for data retrieval include sdn.csv, add.csv, and alt.csv. The Skill downloads and parses these specific public CSV feeds from the US Treasury to consolidate access to Specially Designated Nationals and additional sanctions designation data.