An MCP-powered screening tool that automatically checks names against the US Treasury OFAC SDN list to ensure regulatory compliance.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install mcp-sanctions-check
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install mcp-sanctions-check using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Sanctions Check (OFAC SDN)?
This Openclaw Skills implementation provides a high-performance Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for automated sanctions screening. It allows AI agents to verify names against the US Treasury OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list in real-time. By leveraging this tool, developers can ensure their AI-driven financial workflows and onboarding processes meet strict regulatory requirements. The skill handles the complexities of data fetching and matching, making it a vital addition to the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills for secure and compliant operations.
Sanctions Check (OFAC SDN) Use Cases
- Automating KYC (Know Your Customer) screening during user onboarding and registration.
- Verifying payees and entities before processing financial transactions or wire transfers.
- Performing compliance checks for international business contracts and global trade.
- Screening passengers or clients for high-value service bookings, such as international charters.
How Sanctions Check (OFAC SDN) Works
- The skill initiates by downloading the official OFAC SDN CSV data from the US Treasury on the first call.
- It implements a local caching layer with an automatic 24-hour refresh cycle to ensure the agent always uses up-to-date compliance data.
- When a query is made, it performs case-insensitive, token-based matching to identify potential hits, even with slight variations in name formatting.
- The system outputs a structured JSON object containing match status, program details, and specific remarks for the AI agent to interpret.
Sanctions Check (OFAC SDN) Setup
To enable this capability within your environment, add the server configuration to your MCP settings file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"sanctions-check": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@vbotholemu/mcp-sanctions-check"]
}
}
}
Ensure you have Node.js and npx installed to run the Openclaw Skills component properly.
Sanctions Check (OFAC SDN) Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill returns a structured response that allows AI agents to make informed compliance decisions. The data structure includes:
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| match | boolean | Indicates if the name was found on the sanctions list. |
| entries | array | A list of matching records including SDN type, programs, and remarks. |
| timestamp | string | ISO timestamp of when the check was performed. |
| criteria | object | The name and optional country filter used for the check. |
Sanctions Check (OFAC SDN) Advanced Features
- Automatic 24-hour cache invalidation to maintain synchronization with US Treasury updates.
- Token-based matching logic to handle name aliases and variations effectively.
- Optional country-specific filtering to refine results and reduce false positives in global contexts.
- Optimized for use with other Openclaw Skills to create multi-agent financial auditing workflows.
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