# Accela MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Accela MCP lets you manage civic services, permits, and inspections directly through your AI agent. It connects your Accela platform to your daily workflow so you can search records, schedule site visits, and manage land parcels without navigating complex legacy portals. Use it to handle the entire lifecycle of building permits, manage contractor contacts, and retrieve geospatial data. ## Overview - **Category:** erp-operations - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZClIWNCIvQ6qBaUyGEKw7s6iSoZyIl0tHv5H1DVo/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** permitting, civic-services, inspections, land-management, public-records ## Description Accela MCP connects your civic platform to any AI agent so you can manage government and public data workflows using natural language. You can handle the entire lifecycle of permits, inspections, and land records without clicking through complex menus or navigating outdated interfaces. It lets you search for specific applications, create new records, and update statuses in real time. You can also manage site visits by listing associated inspections or scheduling new ones on the fly. For geospatial needs, you can search for valid addresses and pull detailed parcel information without leaving your current workspace. It also handles your contacts and documents, allowing you to manage applicants and contractors while listing or uploading files like blueprints and photos. By adding this to your Vinkius catalog, you turn a manual, click-heavy process into a conversational one. It lets you move from searching for data to actually using it, making it easier to keep your records accurate and your projects moving forward. Instead of copying data between systems, your agent acts as a bridge to the Accela platform. You can check a permit's status, update a contractor's contact info, or pull up a land parcel's history with a single prompt. This shifts the workload from manual navigation to high-level oversight. It's about getting the information you need to make decisions, not spending your day fighting with a legacy portal. ## Tools ### create_contact Add a new person or organization to your civic database. This helps keep your applicant and contractor list current. ### create_record Create a new permit application or public record. Use this to initiate new civic requests quickly. ### get_parcels Pull detailed information on specific land parcels. This is useful for quick geospatial lookups. ### get_record Retrieve full details for a specific record or permit. Use this to see the full history of an application. ### list_documents See all files attached to a specific record. This helps you quickly find blueprints or site photos. ### list_inspections View all inspections linked to a record or inspector. Use this to see what visits are pending. ### schedule_inspection Book a new site visit for a specific record. This removes the need to call the office for scheduling. ### search_addresses Find valid addresses within your specific jurisdiction. Use this to verify locations for new permits. ### search_contacts Look up applicants, contractors, or other contacts. This helps you find the right person for a project. ### search_records Query for permits or applications based on your criteria. This is the fastest way to find specific files. ### update_inspection Change the status or results of a completed inspection. This lets you log results immediately from the field. ### update_record Modify details on an existing permit or application. Use this to keep your data accurate as projects evolve. ### upload_document Attach new files like blueprints or photos to a record. This helps keep all project documents in one place. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find all building permits in 'Pending' status. ``` **Response:** ``` I've searched the current records and found 3 building permits with a 'Pending' status. Here are the details: | Record ID | Type | Date Submitted | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | REC-2024-001 | Residential | 2024-10-12 | | REC-2024-015 | Commercial | 2024-10-15 | | REC-2024-022 | Industrial | 2024-10-20 | Would you like me to pull the full details for any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Schedule a 'Final Plumbing' inspection for record REC-9982 on 2024-12-15. ``` **Response:** ``` I've successfully scheduled the **Final Plumbing** inspection for record **REC-9982**. * **Date:** December 15, 2024 * **Confirmation ID:** INSP-554 I've updated the record status to 'Inspection Scheduled'. Let me know if you need to change anything! ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get the detailed information for record ID REC-10293. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Record Details: REC-10293 * **Type:** Commercial Electrical Permit * **Issued To:** BuildIt Corp * **Current Status:** **Active** * **Last Updated:** 2024-11-01 * **Documents Attached:** 3 files (Blueprints, Site Map, Electrical Plan) Would you like to see the list of attached documents or update the status? ``` ## Capabilities ### Find permit records Search for specific building permits or applications using your agent. ### Schedule site visits Book new inspections for specific records via natural language commands. ### Get land parcel info Retrieve detailed geospatial and land parcel data instantly. ### Update application status Change the status or details of existing permits in real time. ### Upload project documents Attach blueprints, photos, and other files to specific records. ### Manage contractor contacts Search for and create contacts for applicants and contractors. ### Search jurisdictional addresses Query for valid addresses within your specific government area. ## Use Cases ### Quickly finding pending permits A government clerk needs to find all 'Pending' permits. They ask the agent to `search_records` and get a list immediately. ### Booking a plumbing inspection A contractor wants to book a plumbing check. They use `schedule_inspection` to put it on the calendar without calling the office. ### Retrieving land parcel details A developer needs to see what's on a lot. They use `get_parcels` to get land details for a specific address. ### Updating inspection results An inspector finishes a job. They use `update_inspection` to log the results as soon as they leave the site. ## Benefits - Stop digging through menus by finding permits instantly with automated queries. - Save time on scheduling by booking site visits in seconds via natural language. - Keep files organized by attaching blueprints and photos directly to records. - Improve data accuracy by keeping application details current with quick updates. - Get faster answers on property data by pulling land parcel info on demand. - Simplify communication by finding contractor information quickly in your database. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your Accela civic data. 1. Subscribe to this Connector. 2. Enter your Accela App ID, Agency name, and Access Token. 3. Ask your AI client to find permits, schedule inspections, or pull parcel data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the Accela MCP to manage my city's permits?** Yes, this Connector connects your AI agent directly to your Accela platform. You can query permit statuses, search for specific applications, and update record details using natural language. **Does the Accela MCP work for land parcel data?** Yes, it allows you to retrieve detailed land parcel information and search for valid addresses within your specific jurisdiction. **How do I schedule inspections with the Accela MCP?** You can simply ask your AI agent to book a new site visit. It will use the scheduling tool to put the inspection on the calendar for a specific record. **Can I upload blueprints to Accela using this?** Yes, you can use your agent to upload new documents like blueprints, photos, or site plans directly to a specific record. **Is the Accela MCP good for contractors?** It's great for contractors because it lets them quickly check their application status, find contact information, and schedule required inspections without calling an office. **How does the Accela MCP handle contact info?** The Connector allows your agent to search for existing people or organizations and create new contacts for applicants and contractors in your database. **Can I use the Accela MCP to update inspection results?** Yes, you can tell your agent to update the results or status of a completed inspection, which then syncs back to your Accela platform. **Can I search for specific permits by their current status?** Yes. Use the `search_records` tool and provide a status filter (e.g., 'Pending' or 'Approved') to find all matching applications within your agency. **How do I schedule a new inspection for an existing record?** Simply use the `schedule_inspection` tool. You will need to provide the Record ID, the type of inspection, and the desired scheduled date. **Is it possible to retrieve land parcel details using a parcel number?** Yes, the `get_parcels` tool allows you to query the system using a parcel number to retrieve specific land and property metadata.