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Connect Kelley Blue Book Valuation 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 accurate vehicle pricing and market data through your AI agent.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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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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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 · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Kelley Blue Book.

  1. 01

    Get market trends

    This capability pulls current market trends and pricing shifts. Use it to see how vehicle values are moving over time.

  2. 02

    List makes by year

    This capability returns all vehicle makes available for a specific year. It's useful for broad year-based searches.

  3. 03

    List models by make

    This capability lists all vehicle models for a specific year and make. It helps your agent narrow down a search.

  4. 04

    List trim styles

    This capability lists the body styles, like Sedan or SUV, for a specific trim. It helps clarify the exact vehicle type.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Kelley Blue Book.

  1. 05

    List vehicle trims

    This capability shows all available trims for a specific model. Use it to see the different versions of a car.

  2. 06

    Search vehicles

    This capability searches for vehicles using make, model, and year. It's the primary way to find a specific car.

  3. 07

    Get vehicle details

    This capability provides full configuration and pricing details for a vehicle. Use it to get the deep specs on a specific unit.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Kelley Blue Book.

  1. 08

    Get vehicle valuation

    This capability retrieves the estimated market value for a vehicle. It's used to find trade-in or private party prices.

  2. 09

    List available years

    This capability retrieves a list of all years in the KBB database. It helps your agent know what's searchable.

  3. 10

    Get vehicle by vin

    This capability looks up vehicle information using a 17-character VIN. It provides the most direct way to identify a car.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Pre-purchase Research

Check if a used car's asking price aligns with current market values.

02

Trade-in Estimation

Get a realistic idea of what a dealer might offer for your current vehicle.

03

Inventory Auditing

Dealers can quickly pull specs and values for new arrivals using VINs.

04

Market Analysis

Track how specific models are trending in value over time.

Automate a task

Put Kelley Blue Book 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

Kelley Blue Book 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 Kelley Blue Book 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

936ms average. Fast in production.

Kelley Blue Book is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1135ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
782ms
Slowest day
1135ms
14-day trend
Slowing+16%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 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 Kelley Blue Book, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Kelley Blue Book Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HigtdM1XVRRHFDpqrqs2nk4XDLJCcGaj7cwM8kgc/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 — Kelley Blue Book capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kelley-blue-book-valuation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HigtdM1XVRRHFDpqrqs2nk4XDLJCcGaj7cwM8kgc/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 Kelley Blue Book in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Kelley Blue Book owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for professionals and individuals who need high-accuracy automotive pricing and data.

  • 01

    Car Buyers and Sellers

    They use the agent to check fair market prices before making a deal.

  • 02

    Auto Dealers

    They hand off inventory management and trade-in valuation tasks to the AI.

  • 03

    Financial Analysts

    They use the agent to monitor depreciation and automotive market trends.

FAQ

Questions Kelley Blue Book owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I get this MCP working?

    You subscribe through Vinkius and then add your KBB API Key. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start using the capabilities.

  • 02

    What do I need to provide for an accurate valuation?

    For the best results, tell your agent the vehicle's mileage, condition, and ZIP code.

  • 03

    Can I look up a car using just a VIN?

    Yes, the get_vehicle_by_vin capability allows your agent to pull data using a 17-character VIN.

  • 04

    Which AI clients can use this?

    Any MCP-compatible client works, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 05

    Where does the pricing data come from?

    All data is pulled directly from Kelley Blue Book's official automotive database.

  • 06

    How do I get a KBB API Key?

    You must register at the KBB Developer Portal and request access to the 'InfoDriver Web Service'. Access is typically granted to business entities and automotive professionals.

  • 07

    Does this capability support international valuations?

    Kelley Blue Book primarily focuses on the North American market (USA and Canada). Valuations are based on regional data from these locations.

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