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CarAPI MCP for AI. Query 66,000+ vehicle specs by criteria.

Claude Claude
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CarAPI MCP connects your agent to a database of 66,000+ vehicles. Find cars by year, make, model, or trim; filter down options using specs like engine type, body style, and transmission; retrieve full details including MSRP and fuel economy data.

What your AI can do

Get bodies

Returns a list of all recognized car body types, such as sedan or SUV.

Get drives

Provides an exhaustive list of available drivetrain types (e.g., FWD, AWD).

Get engines

Outputs a complete catalog of all engine configurations and capacities.

+ 5 more capabilities included
List available car categories

Retrieves lists of body types, engine kinds, drive systems, and transmissions used in the database.

Find all manufacturers

Gets a list of every car make; optionally filters this list by a specific year.

Browse model lineups

Retrieves available models for a given manufacturer, with the ability to limit results to a certain year.

Search and filter vehicles

Searches through the main database using multiple criteria like year, make, model, body type, engine specs, or transmission.

Get specific vehicle details

Pulls full specifications for a single car, including MSRP, fuel economy numbers, and dimensions.

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CarAPI: Your Automotive Data Toolkit (8 Tools)

These tools let your agent structure complex queries; use them to define years, makes, bodies, engines, and other parameters before running a vehicle search.

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Get Bodies

Returns a list of all recognized car body types, such as sedan or SUV.

Get Drives

Provides an exhaustive list of available drivetrain types (e.g., FWD, AWD).

Get Engines

Outputs a complete catalog of all engine configurations and capacities.

Get Makes

Returns the names and IDs of car manufacturers, allowing filtering by year.

Get Models

Retrieves all model names for a specific make, limited to a given year.

Get Transmissions

Lists every type of transmission available in the database.

Get Vehicles

Performs the main search, returning full details on vehicles based on multiple criteria like make, model, and year.

Get Years

Provides a list of all years available in the dataset for filtering searches.

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Claude AI

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The CarAPI integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more

The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.

This connection provides 8 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.

Finding specific vehicle data used to be a pain in the butt.

Today, getting reliable specs means clicking through multiple manufacturer websites. You start on one site for engine details; you jump to another for MSRP and then a third just to check body types. You spend hours copy-pasting data from various tabs into an Excel sheet, hoping the numbers match up.

With this MCP, your agent handles all those manual steps. You ask a single question—for instance, 'Find me three SUVs under $40k.' The system runs multiple checks using `get_bodies` and `get_vehicles`, providing you with a clean list of results in one shot; the data is ready to use.

The CarAPI MCP gives you structured vehicle data.

You no longer have to guess what filtering options are available. Instead of scrolling through poorly organized menus, you can programmatically call `get_engines` or `get_drives` to get a clean list of all valid parameters for your application's dropdown menus.

This means your app doesn't break when the data changes; it adapts because it references the authoritative lists provided by this MCP. The system just works.

What your AI can actually do with this

This connector lets you talk to an entire vehicle database, getting specific car facts through natural conversation. You don't need to know the exact table structure or which query parameters are needed; your AI client handles that complexity for you. For instance, instead of running multiple queries to narrow down options, you simply ask, 'Show me electric SUVs from 2024 with less than $50k.' The system then finds those cars and gives you their full specs, including engine capacity, transmission type, and MSRP.

It's a massive resource for anyone building anything that deals with auto data. If you're looking to manage inventory or compare models, connecting this MCP through the Vinkius catalog keeps everything in one place, so your agent can access all automotive data without needing separate integrations.

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Questions you might have

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.

How many vehicles are in the database? +

The database includes 66,000+ vehicles from 1990 to current year, covering all major manufacturers and models sold in the US market.

Can I filter vehicles by engine type? +

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

If I need to know all available car body types before searching, what tool should I use? (get_bodies) +

You must call get_bodies first. This returns a complete list of recognized body styles like 'Sedan' or 'SUV'. Using this reference data prevents failed searches when you run get_vehicles later.

What fields are included in the output when I use the get_vehicles tool? (get_vehicles) +

The results provide deep specs, including MSRP, fuel economy details, engine size, transmission type, and body style. This comprehensive data set lets your agent pull everything you need into a single record.

How does the MCP handle invalid inputs or missing vehicle criteria? (get_vehicles) +

The system validates all parameters before running the search. If an input is out of scope, it returns a specific error code and clear message detailing which field needs fixing. You don't get vague failures.

Are there any rate limits or usage restrictions when I query this MCP? (get_vehicles) +

Usage is governed by your Vinkius subscription tier, but we track activity to ensure stability. High-volume querying will trigger throttling messages, telling you exactly how long to wait before trying again.

Can I use the get_years tool to determine what years are available for filtering? (get_years) +

Yes, calling get_years immediately gives you a definitive list of all supported model years. This is crucial because it confirms the date range before you even attempt to call get_makes or get_models.

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