Search jurisdictions MCP tool

Searches GovTribe jurisdiction records and returns profiles with names, FIPS codes, and hierarchy metadata.

MCP tool name: Search_Jurisdictions
Data type: Jurisdiction data type
Returns: Jurisdiction MCP response
Search modes: Keyword, Semantic
Annotations: Read only, not destructive, idempotent, closed world
Surfaces: GovTribe AI, GovTribe MCP

Examples

Use these examples as task-shaped tool calls. Examples may combine query, search_mode, filters, sorting, returned fields, resolver calls, and aggregations. When an example resolves a related record first, pass the returned govtribe_id into the target search.

Which jurisdictions mention facility modernization?

{
  "tool": "Search_Jurisdictions",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "facility modernization",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "updated_at",
      "govtribe_type",
      "govtribe_url"
    ]
  }
}

Which jurisdictions exactly mention "technical support services"?

{
  "tool": "Search_Jurisdictions",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "\"technical support services\"",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "updated_at",
      "govtribe_type",
      "govtribe_url"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Jurisdictions",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "cybersecurity modernization, zero trust upgrades, network defense services",
    "search_mode": "semantic",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "updated_at",
      "govtribe_type",
      "govtribe_url"
    ]
  }
}

Which jurisdictions are in California?

{
  "tool": "Search_States",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Virginia",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "usps_code"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Search_Jurisdictions",
  "arguments": {
    "state_ids": [
      "<virginia_govtribe_id>"
    ],
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "updated_at",
      "govtribe_type",
      "govtribe_url"
    ]
  }
}

Aggregation examples

Use aggregation examples when the answer needs rollups instead of individual rows. These examples use quoted keyword anchors in query so long-tail matches do not skew buckets; broaden the query only when the user asks for exploratory sizing, and pair broader queries with structured filters when possible. Set per_page to 0 when row results are not needed.

Where are school district jurisdictions concentrated?

{
  "tool": "Search_Jurisdictions",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "\"school district\"",
    "per_page": 0,
    "aggregations": [
      "top_states_by_doc_count"
    ],
    "search_mode": "keyword"
  }
}

Jurisdiction MCP response: Review the response shape returned by this tool.
Jurisdiction data type: Understand the shared record fields and relationships used by this tool.
Choose a search mode and write queries: Choose keyword or semantic search behavior and shape query values.
GovTribe AI: Review the GovTribe AI surface where this tool can be called.
GovTribe for Agents: Use GovTribe for Agents as the starting point for MCP tools, MCP tool responses, and guides.
Source identifiers and record matching: Use GovTribe IDs and source identifiers when passing records between tools.

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