Do I need an API key to use CarsXE MCP?
Yes, you need a CarsXE API key from https://api.carsxe.com/dashboard/developer.
CarsXE MCP Server
@carsxe
Basic information
About CarsXE MCP Server
No overview available yet
CarsXE MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"carsxe": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote@latest",
"https://mcp.prod.carsxe.com/mcp",
"--header",
"X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
]
}
}
}CarsXE MCP Server tools
12Get comprehensive vehicle specifications by VIN
Decode a vehicle's license plate to get VIN and basic vehicle info
Decode an international VIN and get detailed vehicle info
Get the estimated market value for a vehicle by VIN
Get a comprehensive vehicle history report by VIN
Get vehicle images by make, model, and optional filters
Get vehicle recall information by VIN
Recognize and extract the VIN from a vehicle image URL using OCR
Get comprehensive vehicle info by year, make, model, and optional trim
Decode an OBD code and get diagnosis information
Recognize and extract license plate(s) from a vehicle image URL
Get lien and theft information for a vehicle by VIN
Overview
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 β get specs β check recalls β 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
Frequently asked questions
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 chainingβe.g., decode a plate then get full specs then check recalls then get market valueβall in one conversation.
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