usfiscaldata

Query U.S. Treasury Fiscal Data API datasets with REST parameters.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill usfiscaldata-scimate-ai
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Skill: usfiscaldata
Source: https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli/tree/main/internal/skills/bundled/claude-scientific-skills/skills/usfiscaldata
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill usfiscaldata-scimate-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Access federal fiscal data from the U.S. Treasury Fiscal Data API in a unified, queryable format.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Open data access for 54 datasets and 182 data tables without API keys.
  • Filter, sort, and select fields across endpoints to support reporting and analysis.
  • Use cases include monitoring national debt, DTS/MTS trends, exchange rates, and Treasury securities data.

Quick Start

Request the latest tot_pub_debt_out_amt from debt_to_penny and display a concise summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about usfiscaldata

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

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How do I query U.S. Treasury fiscal data without an API key?

Access U.S. Treasury fiscal data without an API key by sending standard REST parameters like fields, filter, sort, and page size to retrieve structured results from 54 open datasets. The skill handles the client request and returns data with type conversion guidance.

What federal fiscal datasets are available through the Treasury API?

Available datasets include debt_to_penny, rates_of_exchange, Daily Treasury Statements (DTS), Monthly Treasury Statements (MTS), TROR, and i_bond rates. These enable filtering, sorting, and field selection for reporting and analysis across 182 data tables.

Can I filter and sort Monthly Treasury Statement data for specific reporting?

Filter and sort Monthly Treasury Statement data by passing standard REST parameters like fields, filter, and sort to the client. This allows precise field selection and formatting for reporting and analysis.

Does accessing the Treasury Fiscal Data API require authentication or environment setup?

Accessing the Treasury Fiscal Data API requires no authentication or environment setup. The open data endpoints function without API keys, allowing direct queries to datasets like debt_to_the_penny and rates_of_exchange.

How do I retrieve the current national debt using the debt_to_penny dataset?

Retrieve the current national debt by querying the latest tot_pub_debt_out_amt field from the debt_to_penny dataset. The skill queries the Treasury API and returns a structured summary of the outstanding debt amount.

What are the limitations when querying Daily Treasury Statements for analysis?

Limitations when querying Daily Treasury Statements include managing page size for large result sets and performing manual type conversion on returned fields. The skill provides structured data with type guidance rather than pre-processed analytics.