Edmunds Connector for AI agents.

41 live capabilities

Get real-time vehicle specs, VIN decodes, and TCO data for car research.

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Why people use Edmunds

Edmunds : Stop manual VIN decoding and spec hunting for automotive data

This Connector puts that data directly into your chat. Your agent can decode a VIN and return the engine type, transmission, and safety ratings in one response. You get the full picture without ever leaving your workspace.

What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to structured automotive data without leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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Real-world use case 01

VIN Decoding for Sales

A salesperson gets a VIN from a lead and asks the agent to decode it using decode_vin to see the exact equipment and engine.
Real-world use case 02

Fleet Cost Analysis

A fleet manager asks the agent to compare the get_new_tco for three different truck models to see which is cheaper over 5 years.
Real-world use case 03

Market Research

A data analyst asks for a list of all list_makes and then pulls get_makes_with_tco to identify which brands have the best value.

Complete set · 41capabilities

The complete Edmunds capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Edmunds.

Capability set01 / 11

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

01 Capability
Get used tco details
Get TCO details for a used car. It helps buyers understand the cost of older vehicles.
02 Capability
Calculate used tmv
Get TMV price for a used car
03 Capability
Get dealer reviews
Get ratings and reviews for a specific dealer. Use this to see what customers actually think of a location.
04 Capability
Get dealership franchises
Find out which dealership franchises are available. This helps you map out a brand's physical presence.

Capability set02 / 11

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

05 Capability
Get editorial make
Get a high-level overview of a car make. This provides context on a brand's identity.
06 Capability
Get editorial model
Get an overview of a specific car model. It summarizes what makes that model unique.
07 Capability
Get editorial model year
Get an overview of a specific model year. This is great for historical context.
08 Capability
Get editorial road tests
Get summaries of editorial road tests. Use it to find professional driving impressions.

Capability set03 / 11

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

09 Capability
Get engines
Get engine details for a specific car style. This is perfect for technical spec sheets.
10 Capability
List equipments
Get a list of equipment for a vehicle. It helps users see what features are included.
11 Capability
Get expert content
Get expert content for a specific make, model, and year. This provides deep-dive insights.
12 Capability
Find certified price
Get the TMV price for a certified vehicle. Use it for accurate pricing on pre-owned cars.

Capability set04 / 11

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

13 Capability
Get maintenance schedule
Get the maintenance schedule for a car model year. It helps owners plan for long-term upkeep.
14 Capability
Get make details
Get details on a specific car make. Use it to learn about a brand's history and lineup.
15 Capability
Get makes count
Get the total count of car makes. This is useful for high-level data aggregation.
16 Capability
List makes
Get a list of all car makes. Use it to populate dropdowns or search filters.

Capability set05 / 11

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

17 Capability
List model years
Get a list of all available model years. This helps in filtering cars by age.
18 Capability
List models
Get a list of all car models. Use it to see what's available for a specific brand.
19 Capability
Get models with tco
Get car models that have TCO values. This helps filter for cost-conscious research.
20 Capability
Get new tco details
Get TCO details for a new car. It breaks down the long-term costs of ownership.

Capability set06 / 11

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

21 Capability
Get new tco
Get the TCO for a new car. Use it for quick comparisons between different models.
22 Capability
Get new tmv by msrp vin
Get the TMV price for a new car using MSRP and VIN. This provides precise pricing for specific builds.
23 Capability
Get new total cash price
Get the Total Cash Price for a new car. Use it to see the final price before incentives.
24 Capability
Get photos by make model year
Find photos for a specific make, model, and year. This helps with visual identification.

Capability set07 / 11

25—28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

25 Capability
Get photos by style
Find photos based on a style ID. Use it to show different body types.
26 Capability
Get recalls
Get vehicle recalls for a specific model year. This is critical for safety checks.
27 Capability
Get reviews by make model year
Get consumer ratings and reviews for a specific model year. It helps gauge real-world owner experiences.
28 Capability
Get reviews by style
Get consumer ratings and reviews by style ID. Use it to see how specific body styles perform.

Capability set08 / 11

29—32

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

29 Capability
Get safety by make model year
Get safety ratings for a specific model year. Use it to prioritize safe vehicle choices.
30 Capability
Get safety by style
Get safety ratings by style ID. This helps compare safety across different car types.
31 Capability
Get squish vin
Get vehicle details using a Squish VIN. This is a fast way to identify vehicles.
32 Capability
List styles
Get a list of available car styles. Use it to understand different body configurations.

Capability set09 / 11

33—35

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

33 Capability
Submit dealer review comment
Submit a comment for a dealer review. Use it to collect user feedback.
34 Capability
Submit dealer review
Submit a full dealer review. This helps build a database of dealer experiences.
35 Capability
Get transmissions
Get transmission types for a specific car style. Use it to see what gear options exist.

Capability set10 / 11

36—38

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

36 Capability
Decode vin
Get full vehicle details by decoding a VIN. This is the primary capability for identifying a car.
37 Capability
Get years with styles
Get years with styles for a specific make and model. Use it to see when certain body types were available.
38 Capability
Calculate new tmv
Get the TMV price for a new car. Use it to estimate market value for new models.

Capability set11 / 11

39—41

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

39 Capability
Calculate typically equipped used tmv
Get the TMV price for a typically equipped used car. It provides a baseline for used car values.
40 Capability
Get color
Get color details by a specific ID. Use it to see what paint options are available.
41 Capability
Get makes with tco
Get car makes that have TCO values available. Use it to find brands with cost data.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Edmunds to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Edmunds from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQICvxLtRDMwyr5BvDKrQnoT8DUTTZL922fIcxE8/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Edmunds, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Edmunds for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQICvxLtRDMwyr5BvDKrQnoT8DUTTZL922fIcxE8/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Edmunds URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Edmunds in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edmunds": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQICvxLtRDMwyr5BvDKrQnoT8DUTTZL922fIcxE8/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Edmunds

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Edmunds, help me...". 41 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edmunds": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQICvxLtRDMwyr5BvDKrQnoT8DUTTZL922fIcxE8/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Edmunds

Ask Copilot: "Using Edmunds, help me...". 41 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edmunds": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQICvxLtRDMwyr5BvDKrQnoT8DUTTZL922fIcxE8/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Edmunds

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Edmunds, help me...". 41 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edmunds": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQICvxLtRDMwyr5BvDKrQnoT8DUTTZL922fIcxE8/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Edmunds

Ask Cline: "Using Edmunds, help me...". 41 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add edmunds --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQICvxLtRDMwyr5BvDKrQnoT8DUTTZL922fIcxE8/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Edmunds

Ask Claude: "Using Edmunds, show me...". 41 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Edmunds can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for automotive developers building VIN decoders, data analysts mapping vehicle trends, and fleet managers trying to optimize vehicle configurations.

01

Automotive App Developer

They use the Connector to pull live engine and transmission data into a car configurator app on a Tuesday afternoon.

02

Data Analyst

They pull a list of all makes and TCO values to build a market price report for a client.

03

Fleet Manager

They check recall records for a fleet of trucks to ensure all vehicles are up to date.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 13 capabilities

NHTSA Vehicle Safety

Decode VINs, search recalls and complaints, check safety ratings and find car seat inspection stations.

02 10 capabilities

Kelley Blue Book Valuation

Get vehicle valuations and market data via Kelley Blue Book. search cars, get trade-in values, and fair market pricing.

03 8 capabilities

DOT Transportation / 美国交通部

Official U.S. DOT transportation data. decode VINs, check safety recalls, and audit ratings via AI.

04 14 capabilities

Kavak

Browse, inspect, finance, and reserve certified used cars from Kavak. Mexico's largest online used car platform. directly from any AI agent.

05 8 capabilities

CarAPI

Search 66,000+ vehicles. find cars by year, make, model, trim with engine specs, transmission and pricing data.

06 14 capabilities

General Motors

AI connected car: control GM vehicles, check diagnostics, and track location via agents.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Edmunds connected.

Before you connect

Questions about Edmunds.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Edmunds MCP decode VINs for me?

Yes, it decodes 17-digit VINs into full vehicle identities like make, model, and engine type.

How does this help with car research?

It pulls technical specs, safety ratings, and TCO data so you can compare vehicles without switching tabs.

Can I get used car pricing with this?

Yes, it provides TMV prices for used cars and detailed TCO data for older vehicles.

Does it provide safety and recall info?

It can fetch safety ratings by model year and retrieve specific recall records for vehicles.

Can I get photos of specific car styles?

Yes, it finds photos based on specific style IDs or make, model, and year combinations.

What kind of engine details can I get?

It returns specific engine types, like V6 EcoBoost, along with transmission details for various car styles.

Can my AI decode a full 17-digit VIN using this server?

Yes! Use the decode_vin capability with a full 17-digit VIN. Your agent will return detailed vehicle specifications, including make, model, year, and trim details.

How do I find the engine and transmission options for a specific car style?

You can use the get_engines and get_transmissions capabilities by passing the unique style_id of the vehicle. This will retrieve complete technical specifications for that specific configuration.

What is a Squish VIN and how do I query it?

A Squish VIN consists of the first 11 digits of a VIN minus the 9th digit (check digit). You can query it using the get_squish_vin capability to identify vehicle details when a full VIN is not available.

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