Tradesapi

Name: Tradesapi
Author: Noquarter6

@Noquarter6

About Tradesapi

Real-time contractor license verification across 45 US states. Verifies license status, expiration, and disciplinary history directly against state licensing board portals.

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tradesapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "contractor-license-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CLV_API_URL": "https://www.tradesapi.com",
        "CLV_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Tradesapi?

Tradesapi is an MCP server that provides real-time contractor license verification across 45 US states. It allows AI agents like Claude Desktop and Cursor to verify a contractor's license status, expiration, and disciplinary history directly against state licensing board portals.

How to use Tradesapi?

Add it to your MCP client configuration with the server name tradesapi, the command npx -y contractor-license-mcp-server, and environment variables CLV_API_URL and CLV_API_KEY. Then use the provided tools clv_verify_license, clv_batch_verify, and clv_list_supported_states to perform verifications.

Key features of Tradesapi

Covers 45 US states via official licensing board portals
Live lookups from authoritative state portals
Batch verification of up to 25 licenses per call
Returns disciplinary history when available
24-hour cache to reduce repeated lookups
Works with any MCP-compatible AI agent

Use cases of Tradesapi

Verify a contractor's license before hiring them for a project
Check the expiration date of a subcontractor's license
Review disciplinary history before awarding a contract
Batch verify multiple license numbers for compliance audits

FAQ from Tradesapi

How do I get an API key?

Sign up at tradesapi.com with your email, receive a magic link, and find your API key on the dashboard. New accounts start with 50 free verification credits.