Where does this data come from?

All data is pulled directly from official U.S. Department of Transportation and NHTSA APIs.

Do I need a Data.gov API key?

It is optional. You can use the MCP without one, but entering a key provides enhanced access to certain data.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

Can I decode any VIN?

Yes, the capability is designed to decode standard 17-digit VINs to retrieve specific vehicle details.

How accurate are the safety ratings?

The ratings are the official NCAP star ratings provided by the NHTSA.

Do I need an API key for the DOT capabilities?

Most NHTSA and vPIC APIs are public and do not require a key. However, providing a Data.gov API Key can provide higher rate limits and access to more comprehensive transportation datasets.

A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit code used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles. Decoding it reveals technical specs like the engine type and country of manufacture.

Can I check for safety recalls using this server?

Yes! Use the get_safety_recalls capability with the vehicle's make, model, and year. Your agent will retrieve the official list of recalls issued by NHTSA for that specific configuration.

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Connect DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 to ChatGPT and Claude

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 official NHTSA safety and technical specs through your AI agent.

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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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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.

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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 DOT Transportation / 美国交通部.

01
Get safety recalls
This capability checks for active safety recalls on specific vehicles. Use it to see if a make and model have outstanding safety notices.
02
Get types for make
This capability lists the different vehicle types produced by a specific manufacturer. It helps you see the range of models a make offers.
03
Get vehicle safety ratings
This capability retrieves official NCAP star ratings. Use it to find the crash test performance for specific vehicles.
04
List all makes
This capability provides a full list of vehicle manufacturers. It is useful for verifying manufacturer names or finding WMI identifiers.

Capability set02 / 02

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through DOT Transportation / 美国交通部.

05
Decode vin details
This capability decodes any 17-digit VIN. It returns technical details like engine specs, model year, and body class.
06
Find wmi info
This capability looks up WMI information from a VIN. It helps identify the specific manufacturer through the World Manufacturer Identifier.
07
Get manufacturer info
This capability pulls detailed information about a vehicle manufacturer. Use it to find plant locations or other corporate details.
08
Get vehicle complaints
This capability accesses official consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA. It helps you identify patterns in vehicle failures or owner issues.

Real work

What teams actually run

Used Car Verification

A buyer asks the agent to decode a VIN and check for open recalls before a purchase.

Fleet Safety Audits

A manager runs a check on all vehicles in a fleet to identify models with low safety ratings.

Manufacturer Research

A researcher pulls technical specs and plant locations for specific vehicle makes.

Trend Analysis

An analyst monitors consumer complaints to find emerging issues in specific car models.

Automate a task

Put DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 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

DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 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.

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

You don't need a client to put DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 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.

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966ms average. Fast in production.

DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1340ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 702ms
Slowest day: 1340ms
14-day trend: Slowing+19%

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 DOT Transportation / 美国交通部, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with DOT Transportation / 美国交通部. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zNZ3DJwU5tn3NADXvJZT5ZpXotGc6M3ZY1Qjr77K/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dot-transportation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zNZ3DJwU5tn3NADXvJZT5ZpXotGc6M3ZY1Qjr77K/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 DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to pull verified automotive data without manual web searching.

01
Automotive Researchers
They use the agent to automate the collection of safety and technical metadata.
02
Fleet Managers
They hand off recall checks and safety audits for entire vehicle lists to the AI.
03
Transportation Advocates
They use the capability to track official safety ratings and consumer feedback trends.

FAQ

Questions DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 owners ask.

01
Where does this data come from?
All data is pulled directly from official U.S. Department of Transportation and NHTSA APIs.
02
Do I need a Data.gov API key?
It is optional. You can use the MCP without one, but entering a key provides enhanced access to certain data.
03
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
04
Can I decode any VIN?
Yes, the capability is designed to decode standard 17-digit VINs to retrieve specific vehicle details.
05
How accurate are the safety ratings?
The ratings are the official NCAP star ratings provided by the NHTSA.
06
Do I need an API key for the DOT capabilities?
Most NHTSA and vPIC APIs are public and do not require a key. However, providing a Data.gov API Key can provide higher rate limits and access to more comprehensive transportation datasets.
07
What is a VIN?
A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit code used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles. Decoding it reveals technical specs like the engine type and country of manufacture.
08
Can I check for safety recalls using this server?
Yes! Use the get_safety_recalls capability with the vehicle's make, model, and year. Your agent will retrieve the official list of recalls issued by NHTSA for that specific configuration.

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get safety recalls

Get types for make

Get vehicle safety ratings

List all makes

05-08

Decode vin details

Find wmi info

Get manufacturer info

Get vehicle complaints

What teams actually run

Used Car Verification

Fleet Safety Audits

Manufacturer Research

Trend Analysis

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

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Where does this data come from?

Do I need a Data.gov API key?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I decode any VIN?

How accurate are the safety ratings?

Do I need an API key for the DOT capabilities?

What is a VIN?

Can I check for safety recalls using this server?

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