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Connect Edmunds 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. Pull real vehicle specs and pricing into your AI agent.

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

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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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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 · 41 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 11

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 01

    Get safety by make model year

    Retrieve safety ratings for a specific make, model, and year.

  2. 02

    Get make details

    Get detailed information about a specific car make.

  3. 03

    Get makes with tco

    This capability lists car makes that have Total Cost of Ownership data.

  4. 04

    List model years

    Retrieve a list of available model years.

Capability set02 / 11

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 05

    Get photos by style

    Retrieve photos for a specific vehicle style ID.

  2. 06

    Get dealership franchises

    This capability finds available dealership franchises.

  3. 07

    Get editorial make

    Get an editorial overview for a specific car make.

  4. 08

    Get transmissions

    Retrieve the available transmission types for a car style.

Capability set03 / 11

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 09

    Get used tco details

    Retrieve detailed Total Cost of Ownership data for a used car.

  2. 10

    List styles

    Get a list of available vehicle styles.

  3. 11

    Submit dealer review

    Use this to submit a new review for a dealership.

  4. 12

    Submit dealer review comment

    This capability allows you to submit a comment for a dealer review.

Capability set04 / 11

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 13

    Calculate new tmv

    This capability calculates the True Market Value for a new vehicle.

  2. 14

    Calculate typically equipped used tmv

    Get the True Market Value for a used car with typical equipment.

  3. 15

    Calculate used tmv

    This capability calculates the True Market Value for a used vehicle.

  4. 16

    Decode vin

    Decode a full 17-digit VIN to get vehicle details.

Capability set05 / 11

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 17

    Find certified price

    Get the True Market Value for a certified pre-owned vehicle.

  2. 18

    Get color

    Retrieve specific color details using a color ID.

  3. 19

    Get dealer reviews

    Use this to pull ratings and reviews for a specific dealer using their ID.

  4. 20

    Get editorial model

    Get a high-level editorial overview of a specific model.

Capability set06 / 11

21-24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 21

    Get editorial model year

    Retrieve an editorial overview for a specific model and year.

  2. 22

    Get editorial road tests

    Get an overview of editorial road tests.

  3. 23

    Get engines

    Retrieve engine specifications for a specific car style.

  4. 24

    Get expert content

    Retrieve expert editorial content for a specific make, model, and year.

Capability set07 / 11

25-28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 25

    Get maintenance schedule

    This capability fetches the maintenance schedule for a specific model year ID.

  2. 26

    Get makes count

    Get the total number of car makes available in the database.

  3. 27

    Get models with tco

    This capability lists car models that include Total Cost of Ownership data.

  4. 28

    Get new tco

    Retrieve the Total Cost of Ownership for a new car.

Capability set08 / 11

29-32

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 29

    Get new tco details

    Get detailed Total Cost of Ownership data for a new car.

  2. 30

    Get new tmv by msrp vin

    Calculate the True Market Value for a new car using MSRP and VIN.

  3. 31

    Get new total cash price

    Get the total cash price for a new vehicle.

  4. 32

    Get photos by make model year

    Find vehicle photos based on make, model, and year.

Capability set09 / 11

33-35

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 33

    Get recalls

    This capability checks for vehicle recalls using a model year ID.

  2. 34

    Get reviews by make model year

    Get consumer ratings and reviews for a specific make, model, and year.

  3. 35

    Get reviews by style

    Get consumer ratings and reviews for a specific style ID.

Capability set10 / 11

36-38

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 36

    Get safety by style

    This capability pulls safety ratings for a specific style ID.

  2. 37

    Get squish vin

    Get vehicle details using a Squish VIN.

  3. 38

    Get years with styles

    Find which years have available styles for a make and model.

Capability set11 / 11

39-41

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 41 available through Edmunds.

  1. 39

    List equipments

    This capability returns a list of available vehicle equipment.

  2. 40

    List makes

    Retrieve a full list of available car makes.

  3. 41

    List models

    This capability provides a list of vehicle models.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Automated Spec Checking

An agent compares engine and transmission specs between two different car styles.

02

Vehicle Valuation

A user asks for the True Market Value of a used car to prepare for a purchase.

03

Maintenance Planning

A fleet manager pulls the maintenance schedule for a specific model year.

04

VIN Identification

A developer decodes a VIN to verify vehicle details during a data import task.

Automate a task

Put Edmunds 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

Edmunds 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 Edmunds 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

1175ms average. Fast in production.

Edmunds is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1431ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
971ms
Slowest day
1431ms
14-day trend
Improving-16%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 41 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 Edmunds, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Edmunds Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQICvxLtRDMwyr5BvDKrQnoT8DUTTZL922fIcxE8/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 — Edmunds capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edmunds-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yQICvxLtRDMwyr5BvDKrQnoT8DUTTZL922fIcxE8/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 Edmunds in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Edmunds owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to move fast with automotive data without leaving their workspace.

  • 01

    Automotive Developers

    Pull vehicle specs and decode VINs directly into your IDE.

  • 02

    Data Analysts

    Gather structured technical specifications and make/model data.

  • 03

    Fleet Managers

    Query specific vehicle configurations and maintenance requirements.

FAQ

Questions Edmunds owners ask.

  • 01

    What do I need to use this MCP?

    You will need a valid Edmunds API key to authenticate your requests.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this?

    This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I decode VINs with this capability?

    Yes, you can decode full 17-digit VINs to get specific vehicle information.

  • 04

    Does this provide pricing information?

    Yes, it can calculate True Market Value for new, used, and certified vehicles.

  • 05

    Is the data hosted by Vinkius?

    Yes, Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the connection so it is ready to use immediately.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

    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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