Search Naics Categories

Search_Naics_Categories is the GovTribe MCP dataset tool for finding canonical NAICS category records by code, GovTribe ID, or descriptive query text.

When To Use

Typical questions this tool answers well:

• Which NAICS category record matches a specific six-digit NAICS code?

• What GovTribe NAICS identifier should be used in downstream filters?

• Which NAICS categories are most relevant to a capability area described in plain language?

• How can I include or exclude a known set of NAICS categories before searching awards or opportunities?

• How many NAICS category records match my current filter criteria before I fetch row data?

Required Reading

1. Search_Query_Guide: Required before setting free-text query strings when search_mode is used.

2. Search_Mode_Guide: Required before choosing keyword vs semantic retrieval.

Input Contract

• query: Free-text query string. See Required Reading: Search_Query_Guide.

  • type: string

  • required: no

  • default: n/a

• page: 1-based page index.

  • type: null|number

  • required: no

  • default: 1

• per_page: Rows per page.

  • type: null|number

  • required: no

  • default: 10

• search_mode: Query interpretation mode. See Required Reading: Search_Mode_Guide.

  • type: string

  • required: no

  • default: keyword

  • options: keyword, semantic

• naics_category_ids: Include or exclude results by NAICS categories. Use GovTribe IDs or NAICS codes.

  • type: array<string>

  • required: no

  • default: n/a

• naics_category_ids_operator: Choose whether to include or exclude values for NAICS Category IDs (GovTribe or NAICS code).

  • type: null|string

  • required: no

  • default: in

  • options: in, not_in

• fields_to_return: Optional field list for row payloads. If omitted and per_page > 0, rows default to govtribe_id. For per_page: 0 aggregation/meta calls, this field may be omitted. Specify fields_to_return whenever the user asks for fields beyond govtribe_id, and prefer omitting it in pure aggregation workflows.

  • type: array<string>

  • required: no

  • default: n/a

  • options: govtribe_id, govtribe_type, govtribe_url, name, code, updated_at, federal_contract_awards, federal_contract_opportunities

Output Contract

• Top-level keys:

  • current_page: Current page number when per_page > 0.

  • data: Array of result rows when per_page > 0.

  • from: First row position in the current page.

  • last_page: Last page number for current filters.

  • path: GovTribe search URL for this result set.

  • per_page: Applied page size.

  • to: Last row position in the current page.

  • total: Total matched row count for current query filters.

  • contains: Dataset label for the returned result set.

  • search_results_id_can_generate_saved_search: Saved-search eligibility flag.

  • search_results_id: Server-side search result identifier.

  • view_search_results_url: URL to open this exact result set.

  • per_page: 0 behavior: response includes path, total, contains, search_results_id_can_generate_saved_search, search_results_id, and view_search_results_url.

• Row keys:

  • govtribe_id

  • govtribe_type

  • govtribe_url

  • name

  • code

  • updated_at

  • federal_contract_awards

  • federal_contract_opportunities

• Relationship retrieval map:

  • federal_contract_awards

    • resource_type: federal_contract_award

    • tool: Search_Federal_Contract_Awards

    • filter: federal_contract_award_ids

    • nested_keys: govtribe_id, govtribe_type, govtribe_url, name

  • federal_contract_opportunities

    • resource_type: federal_contract_opportunity

    • tool: Search_Federal_Contract_Opportunities

    • filter: federal_contract_opportunity_ids

    • nested_keys: govtribe_id, govtribe_type, govtribe_url, name

Usage Patterns

Pattern A: Resolve one known NAICS code into a canonical category row. Tool: Search_Naics_Categories

{
  "query": "",
  "search_mode": "keyword",
  "fields_to_return": [
    "govtribe_id"
  ],
  "page": 1,
  "per_page": 1,
  "naics_category_ids": [
    "541611"
  ],
  "naics_category_ids_operator": "in"
}

Pattern B: Keyword lookup for multiple specific NAICS codes in one call. Tool: Search_Naics_Categories

{
  "query": "",
  "search_mode": "keyword",
  "fields_to_return": [
    "govtribe_id"
  ],
  "page": 1,
  "per_page": 25,
  "naics_category_ids": [
    "541512",
    "541330",
    "561210"
  ],
  "naics_category_ids_operator": "in"
}

Pattern C: Semantic discovery when the user describes a capability area instead of a code. Tool: Search_Naics_Categories

{
  "query": "cybersecurity consulting services",
  "search_mode": "semantic",
  "fields_to_return": [
    "govtribe_id"
  ],
  "page": 1,
  "per_page": 10
}

Pattern D: Exclude known categories while exploring alternatives. Tool: Search_Naics_Categories

{
  "query": "",
  "search_mode": "keyword",
  "fields_to_return": [
    "govtribe_id"
  ],
  "page": 1,
  "per_page": 10,
  "naics_category_ids": [
    "541611"
  ],
  "naics_category_ids_operator": "not_in"
}

Pattern E: Return metadata only for sizing and saved-search handoff, then rerun with per_page > 0 to fetch rows. Tool: Search_Naics_Categories

{
  "query": "",
  "search_mode": "keyword",
  "page": 1,
  "per_page": 0
}