CarsXE

What is CarsXE?

CarsXE MCP Server is a Node.js/TypeScript application that exposes tools for querying vehicle data from the CarsXE API. It provides clean, modular code and Markdown-rich output for use with LLMs and chatbots.

How to use CarsXE?

Install the server in any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf) by configuring a remote MCP server at https://mcp.carsxe.com/mcp with an X-API-Key header containing your CarsXE API key. Then use natural language prompts to invoke tools like get-vehicle-specs, decode-vehicle-plate, get-market-value, and more.

Key features of CarsXE

• Query vehicle specs by VIN
• Decode license plates and VINs
• Get vehicle history reports and safety recalls
• Estimate market value with condition and mileage
• Recognize license plates from images (OCR)
• All outputs are elegant Markdown with emojis

Use cases of CarsXE

• Ask in plain English for VIN specs without knowing API endpoints
• Chain requests: decode a plate → get specs → check recalls → get value in one conversation
• Check a used car's history and fair price before buying
• Look up open recalls on a vehicle you own or are considering
• Extract plate numbers from photos for identification

FAQ from CarsXE

Do I need an API key to use CarsXE MCP?

Yes, you need a CarsXE API key from https://api.carsxe.com/dashboard/developer.

Which editors support CarsXE MCP?

Claude Desktop, Cursor, Visual Studio Code (with GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client.

What transport does CarsXE use?

It uses HTTP (Streamable HTTP) transport with header-based authentication (X-API-Key).

Are the vehicle queries always live?

Yes, every query hits the CarsXE API in real time, returning live data each time.

Can I chain multiple vehicle queries in one session?

Yes, the server is designed for chaining—e.g., decode a plate then get full specs then check recalls then get market value—all in one conversation.