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usaspending-search

Search and analyze U.S. federal spending data from USAspending.gov via its API.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
Search Tags:#data analysis#contracts#government data#grants#usaspending#federal spending
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hens0n/claude_skills --skill usaspending-search
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: usaspending-search
Source: https://github.com/hens0n/claude_skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/usaspending-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hens0n/claude_skills --skill usaspending-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to search and analyze vast amounts of U.S. federal government spending data, making complex financial information accessible and understandable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search Awards: Find specific contracts, grants, and loans using keywords, agencies, recipients, locations, and time periods.
  • Analyze Spending: Understand spending trends, identify top recipients, and examine agency budgets.
  • Use Case: A user can ask, "What were the top 5 federal contracts awarded to Lockheed Martin in California last fiscal year?" and receive a detailed, summarized answer.

Quick Start

Use the usaspending-search skill to find federal contracts awarded to 'Boeing' in the last fiscal year.

Frequently Asked Questions about usaspending-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for federal contracts and grants awarded to a specific company?▼

You can search U.S. federal spending data by filtering contracts and grants using specific recipient names, keywords, agencies, locations, and time periods to retrieve detailed award information.

What is the best way to analyze government spending trends for a specific state?▼

Analyzing government spending trends for a specific state involves querying federal spending data with location filters to examine award distributions, identify top recipients, and understand budget allocations over selected timeframes.

Can I filter USAspending data by agency and fiscal year?▼

Yes, you can filter USAspending data by agency and fiscal year. The Skill supports detailed queries across contracts, grants, and loans using timeframes and specific federal agencies as primary search constraints.

Does this require an API key to access USAspending.gov data?▼

No API key is required to access USAspending.gov data. The Skill operates independently without dependencies, directly querying the public USAspending API to retrieve and analyze federal spending records.

What types of federal awards can I find using government data queries?▼

Using government data queries, you can find federal contracts, grants, and loans. The search supports detailed filtering by keywords, agencies, recipients, and locations to analyze specific awards and spending trends.

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