mcp-sanctions MCP Server

A comprehensive MCP server for sanctions screening that uses the OFAC API to screen individuals and organizations against major global sanctions lists, including OFAC SDN, UN, OFSI, and others.

Installation

From Source

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mcp-ofac
cd mcp-ofac
npm install

Configuration

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sanctions": {
      "command": "/path/to/your/node",
      "args": ["/path/to/your/mcp-ofac/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "OFAC_API_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Features

• Screen individuals and organizations against major global sanctions lists, including OFAC SDN, UN, OFSI, and others
• Customizable risk threshold with minimum risk scores to determine match relevance
• Comprehensive entity support for both individuals and organizations with detailed information
• Multiple identification methods, including names, addresses, and identity documents
• Source selection to determine which sanctions lists to screen against based on compliance requirements

Environment Variables

Required

• OFAC_API_API_KEY - API key for accessing OFAC API services

Usage Examples

Can you check if John Smith born on 1980-01-15 from Syria is on any sanctions lists?

Is there a sanctioned entity called Tech Solutions Ltd based in Tehran, Iran?

Check if Maria Rodriguez with passport number AB123456 from Venezuela is on the OFAC SDN list with a minimum match score of 90.

Resources

• GitHub Repository

Notes

Requires Node.js version 20 or higher. The server handles screening requests with customizable parameters, including entity type, minimum match score threshold (0-100, default: 95), and specific sanctions lists to check against. Returns detailed match information, including sanctioned entity data, match scores, and source information.