OpenCity Record
OpenCity Record makes US city council and planning meetings searchable in plain language: what was decided, who voted and what is coming up, drawn from meeting transcripts, agendas and ordinances across hundreds of cities. Connect it to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor through its remote MCP server and ask questions about your local government, with every answer citing the meeting it came from.
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About OpenCity Record
OpenCity Record is listed in our research category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. OpenCity Record makes US city council and planning meetings searchable in plain language: what was decided, who voted and what is coming up, drawn from meeting transcripts, agendas and ordinances across hundreds of cities. Connect it to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor through its remote MCP server and ask questions about your local government, with every answer citing the meeting it came from. Pricing, as the maker states it: Freemium: Free plan covers one city forever (speakers unattributed, 1,000 credits a month, no card); paid plans from $9/month (Resident, 3 cities) up to $499/month (Premium, all states); new accounts get full Premium free during the beta, until at least January 1, 2027. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-20.
OpenCity Record at a glance
- Category: Research
- Built for: People and teams who want a ready-to-use AI product
- Pricing: Freemium: Free plan covers one city forever (speakers unattributed, 1,000 credits a month, no card); paid plans from $9/month (Resident, 3 cities) up to $499/month (Premium, all states); new accounts get full Premium free during the beta, until at least January 1, 2027 (as the maker states it)
- Official site: opencityrecord.org
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 20, 2026
OpenCity Record FAQ
What is OpenCity Record?
OpenCity Record makes US city council and planning meetings searchable in plain language: what was decided, who voted and what is coming up, drawn from meeting transcripts, agendas and ordinances across hundreds of cities. Connect it to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor through its remote MCP server and ask questions about your local government, with every answer citing the meeting it came from.
How much does OpenCity Record cost?
OpenCity Record's pricing, as the maker states it: Freemium: Free plan covers one city forever (speakers unattributed, 1,000 credits a month, no card); paid plans from $9/month (Resident, 3 cities) up to $499/month (Premium, all states); new accounts get full Premium free during the beta, until at least January 1, 2027. Check the official site for current plans.
What are alternatives to OpenCity Record?
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