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Connect CarAPI to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get instant vehicle specs and pricing through your AI client.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through CarAPI.

  1. 01

    Get drives

    This capability provides a list of all drive type configurations.

  2. 02

    Get transmissions

    This capability provides a list of all available transmission types in the database.

  3. 03

    Get vehicles

    This capability performs a deep search for specific vehicles. You can filter by year, make, model, body style, engine, drive type, or transmission to get full specs and MSRP.

  4. 04

    Get years

    This capability returns the full range of years available in the database for filtering searches.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through CarAPI.

  1. 05

    Get bodies

    This capability lists all available vehicle body types.

  2. 06

    Get makes

    This capability retrieves a list of car manufacturers. You can filter the results by a specific year to see which brands were active then.

  3. 07

    Get models

    This capability pulls model names for a specific manufacturer. Adding a year filter helps narrow down models available in a particular production cycle.

  4. 08

    Get engines

    This capability returns a list of all engine types found in the vehicle database.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Vehicle Comparison

Ask your agent to compare the engine specs and fuel economy of two different car models.

02

Inventory Research

Quickly find all available SUVs from a specific manufacturer for dealership needs.

03

App Data Integration

Use the structured data to populate automotive comparison capabilities or websites.

04

Buying Guides

Identify specific trim levels and MSRP ranges for a target purchase year.

Automate a task

Put CarAPI to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

CarAPI works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put CarAPI to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

838ms average. Fast in production.

CarAPI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1047ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
626ms
Slowest day
1047ms
14-day trend
Stable+3%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of CarAPI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with CarAPI. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

CarAPI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wOVXgDNYDrVEer21UaQ9btF3nED12T4KvLt40L1R/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — CarAPI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "carapi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wOVXgDNYDrVEer21UaQ9btF3nED12T4KvLt40L1R/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up CarAPI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work CarAPI owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals and enthusiasts who need accurate, structured automotive data without manual searching.

  • 01

    Car Shoppers

    Compare technical specs and MSRP across different makes and models.

  • 02

    Dealership Staff

    Access detailed vehicle information to answer customer questions or manage inventory.

  • 03

    Software Developers

    Feed structured automotive data into custom applications or comparison capabilities.

FAQ

Questions CarAPI owners ask.

  • 01

    How many vehicles are in the database?

    The database contains over 66,000 vehicles ranging from 1990 to the present day.

  • 02

    What kind of technical data can I get?

    You can retrieve engine specs, transmission types, drive types, fuel economy, and vehicle dimensions.

  • 03

    Can I filter by specific car parts?

    Yes, you can filter searches by body type, engine type, drive type, and transmission.

  • 04

    Does this include pricing information?

    Yes, the MCP provides MSRP data for the vehicles in the database.

  • 05

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 06

    How do I get a CarAPI key?

    Sign up at carapi.app and get your API key from the dashboard. Free tier available with limited requests.

  • 07

    Can I filter vehicles by engine type?

    Yes! Use get_vehicles with engine_type parameter to filter by gas, diesel, electric, hybrid and more.

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