411-vehicle-data-mcp
v2.0.0
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MCP Server for 411 Vehicle Data API - 12 tools covering towing, bolt patterns, tires, oil, horsepower, wipers, battery, bulbs, and VIN decode. 98,363 records across 8 datasets.
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411 Vehicle Data MCP Server
Query vehicle specs directly from Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI tool.
Data Coverage
- 65,000+ vehicle records (2000-2026)
- Towing capacity, tire sizes, bolt patterns, oil capacity, horsepower
Installation
cd 411-mcp-server
npm installConfigure Claude Desktop
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"411-vehicle-data": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/Users/simonwakelin/Desktop/orion desktop /411-mcp-server/src/index.js"],
"env": {
"VEHICLE_411_API_KEY": "demo-411-free-key"
}
}
}
}Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| get_makes | List all vehicle manufacturers |
| get_models | Get models for a make |
| get_towing_capacity | Towing specs (max tow, payload, GCWR) |
| get_tire_size | OEM tire sizes |
| get_bolt_pattern | Wheel bolt pattern, center bore |
| get_oil_capacity | Oil capacity, type, viscosity |
| get_horsepower | HP, torque, MPG |
| get_vehicle_specs | All specs in one call |
Example Queries in Claude
- "What's the towing capacity of a 2024 Ford F-150?"
- "Get tire size for 2023 Toyota RAV4"
- "What oil does a 2022 Honda Civic need?"
API Key
Default uses demo key (100 requests/day). For higher limits:
- Starter: $9/mo (1K/day)
- Pro: $29/mo (10K/day)
- Enterprise: $99/mo (100K/day)
Get your key at: https://411-api-landing.pages.dev
