DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Access official U.S. Department of Transportation data for vehicle safety audits.
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Why people use DOT Transportation / 美国交通部
DOT Transportation for Vehicle Safety Audits
This Connector lets your agent do that work for you. You ask for a recall list or a safety rating, and it pulls the data directly into your chat. You get a clean summary of official government data without the manual copy-pasting.
What Vinkius changes
You get official government transportation data in your chat interface instead of browsing government websites.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Fleet Recall Audits
A fleet manager needs to know if 50 different trucks have active recalls.
- Real-world use case 02
VIN Specification Lookup
A buyer wants to know if a 2019 Ford F-150 has a specific engine.
- Real-world use case 03
Consumer Complaint Analysis
A researcher wants to see consumer complaints for a specific SUV.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with DOT Transportation / 美国交通部.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through DOT Transportation / 美国交通部.
- 01 Capability
Find wmi info
Lookup the World Manufacturer Identifier from a specific VIN. This helps identify the origin of a vehicle's manufacturing.
- 02 Capability
Get manufacturer info
Get detailed information about specific vehicle manufacturers. You can see where brands are based and how they are identified.
- 03 Capability
Get safety recalls
Check for active safety recalls for specific makes and models. This is vital for ensuring vehicles are safe to drive.
- 04 Capability
Get types for make
Get a list of vehicle types produced by a specific manufacturer. This helps you see the variety of models a brand offers.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through DOT Transportation / 美国交通部.
- 05 Capability
Get vehicle complaints
Check owner complaints filed with the NHTSA for specific models. You can identify recurring issues with certain vehicles.
- 06 Capability
Get vehicle safety ratings
Retrieve official NCAP star ratings for various vehicles. This provides a clear look at safety performance.
- 07 Capability
List all makes
List all vehicle manufacturers currently recognized by the DOT. Use this to see the full scope of the automotive market.
- 08 Capability
Decode vin details
Decode a 17-digit VIN to see engine specs, model year, and body class. It gives you the exact technical details of a specific car.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zNZ3DJwU5tn3NADXvJZT5ZpXotGc6M3ZY1Qjr77K/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it DOT Transportation / 美国交通部, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zNZ3DJwU5tn3NADXvJZT5ZpXotGc6M3ZY1Qjr77K/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dot-transportation": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zNZ3DJwU5tn3NADXvJZT5ZpXotGc6M3ZY1Qjr77K/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dot-transportation": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zNZ3DJwU5tn3NADXvJZT5ZpXotGc6M3ZY1Qjr77K/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部
Ask Copilot: "Using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dot-transportation": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zNZ3DJwU5tn3NADXvJZT5ZpXotGc6M3ZY1Qjr77K/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部
Open Cascade and ask: "Using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"dot-transportation": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zNZ3DJwU5tn3NADXvJZT5ZpXotGc6M3ZY1Qjr77K/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部
Ask Cline: "Using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add dot-transportation --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zNZ3DJwU5tn3NADXvJZT5ZpXotGc6M3ZY1Qjr77K/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部
Ask Claude: "Using DOT Transportation / 美国交通部, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work DOT Transportation / 美国交通部 can move forward.
Automotive researchers, fleet managers, and safety advocates who need to skip the manual research of government databases.
Fleet Safety Manager
Audits vehicle recalls and safety ratings for a large commercial fleet on a weekly basis.
Automotive Researcher
Collects technical specs and manufacturing data for market analysis and industry reports.
Vehicle History Specialist
Decodes VINs to provide accurate history and safety reports to used car buyers.
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Before you connect
Questions about DOT Transportation / 美国交通部.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the DOT Transportation MCP check for vehicle recalls?
Yes, it pulls official NHTSA recall data. You can ask your agent to check specific makes or models to see if there are any safety issues.
Can I decode a VIN using the DOT Transportation MCP?
Yes, it decodes 17-digit VINs. This provides you with the exact engine specs, model year, and body class for any vehicle.
Does the DOT Transportation MCP show safety ratings?
Yes, it pulls official NCAP star ratings. You can quickly see how a vehicle scored in crash tests.
Can I use the DOT Transportation MCP for fleet management?
Yes, it's a great way to audit safety for a fleet. Your agent can check multiple models at once to identify recall risks.
Is the data from the DOT Transportation MCP official?
Yes, it pulls from U.S. Department of Transportation sources. You get authorized data rather than third-party estimates.
How do I find manufacturer locations with the DOT Transportation MCP?
You can ask your agent to look up manufacturer details. It will pull the official plant locations and manufacturer info for you.
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.
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.
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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