CarAPI.dev MCP Server

Remote MCP-Server, der KI-Agenten sofortigen Zugriff auf umfassende Fahrzeugdaten bietet: VIN-Dekodierung, Kennzeichenabfrage, Diebstahlprüfungen, Kilometerstandshistorie, Inspektionsunterlagen, Fotos und Marktbewertungen in 24 Märkten. Verbinden Sie sich mit einem einzigen Authorization: Bearer API-Schlüssel von jedem MCP-Client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, Cline, Zed). Zustandslos und gehostet unter https://mcp.carapi.dev/mcp — keine Einrichtung, kein Sitzungsmanagement, einfach den Schlüssel einstecken und mit Abfragen beginnen. Enthält ein kostenloses carapi_docs-Tool zum Durchsuchen der CarAPI-Dokumentation ohne Authentifizierung.

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Dokumentation

CarAPI.dev

MCP Server

CarAPI for AI Agents

Plug CarAPI into any MCP-compatible AI agent. Zero install — point your client at mcp.carapi.dev with your existing API key and start asking it about VINs.

Zero install

Add a URL + your API key. No npm, no Node.

Same auth as the API

Reuses your dashboard key — no new credentials.

14 tools

All endpoints + image OCR + a buyer-report composite.

Get started

Grab your CarAPI key from your dashboard .
Pick your client below and paste the snippet, replacing YOUR_CARAPI_KEY.
Restart the client. The carapi_* tools will appear.

Claude Desktop

Edit claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit config):

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "carapi": {
      "url": "https://mcp.carapi.dev/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_CARAPI_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

One command:

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claude mcp add --transport http carapi https://mcp.carapi.dev/mcp \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_CARAPI_KEY"

Cursor

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

~/.cursor/mcp.jsonCopy

Claude.ai (web) / ChatGPT

Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector. Paste:

URL: https://mcp.carapi.dev/mcp
Auth header: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_CARAPI_KEY

Tools

Tool	Cost	What it does
carapi_vin_decode	1	Decode a 17-character VIN to make/model/year/engine.
carapi_plate_to_vin	1	Look up VIN from license plate (PL/NO/SK/SE/CZ/US; US needs a state).
carapi_stolen_check	1	Check if a VIN is reported stolen (SK/CZ/SI/HU/RO).
carapi_inspection	1	Technical/emissions inspection history (currently SK).
carapi_listing_search	1	Search vehicle listings by make/model/year.
carapi_photos	1	Retrieve known photos for a VIN.
carapi_payments	1	Calculate monthly payments for a VIN.
carapi_valuation	1	Estimate market value of a vehicle (24 markets).
carapi_mileage_history	1	Historical odometer readings — spot rollback.
carapi_extract_vin	1	Extract a VIN from a photo (windshield/dashboard/door jamb) via OCR.
carapi_extract_plate	1	Extract a license plate from a vehicle photo via OCR (27 regions).
carapi_recalls	1	Look up U.S. recall records by make/model/year.
carapi_buyer_report	4	COMPOSITE — vin_decode + stolen_check + mileage + inspection in one call.
carapi_docs	0	Search this documentation. No API key required.

Try a buyer report

Once installed, ask your agent:

"Run a buyer report on VIN 1HGBH41JXMN109186."

It calls carapi_buyer_report, which fans out to four endpoints in parallel and returns a unified pre-purchase summary (vehicle specs + stolen check + mileage history + inspection). 4 quota units.

Troubleshooting

401 / "Missing CarAPI key" — Auth header is missing or malformed. Use exactly Bearer YOUR_KEY.
429 / quota exceeded — You've hit your monthly quota. Upgrade in the dashboard.
Tool not appearing — Restart the client after editing the config. Verify with the client's MCP debug log.

Need an API key?

Free tier includes 100 requests/month. No credit card required.

Get your API key

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