Sundr MCP Server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes Sundr's repair-vs-replace decision engine to AI agents like Claude.

"Should I repair my iPhone or buy a new one?" - Let AI help you decide with data-driven recommendations, repair costs, local shops, and environmental impact.

What is this?

When you ask an AI assistant "Should I repair my iPhone?", this MCP server enables the AI to:

1. Call Sundr's decision engine for a data-driven recommendation
2. Return repair cost estimates, local repair shops, and environmental impact
3. Include affiliate links for parts, repair services, and alternatives

All responses include actionable links for buying parts, booking repairs, or purchasing refurbished devices.

Quick Start

# One-line install and test
npx sundr-mcp

Then ask Claude: "Should I repair my iPhone 13 with a cracked screen?"

Installation

For Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop config:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
• Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sundr": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["sundr-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Or if installed globally:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sundr": {
      "command": "sundr-mcp"
    }
  }
}

For Claude Code (CLI)

Add to your Claude Code settings (~/.claude/settings.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sundr": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["sundr-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

For VS Code with Copilot

MCP servers can be added via the VS Code MCP server registry. Search for "sundr" in the Extensions view.

Manual Installation

npm install -g sundr-mcp

From Source

git clone https://github.com/KeithWyatt/sundr.git
cd sundr/sundr-mcp
npm install
npm run build
npm link

Available Tools (27 total)

Core Tools (7)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | should_repair | Main decision engine - repair, replace, or sell? | | find_repair_shops | Find local repair shops with ratings | | get_device_info | Look up device repairability scores | | compare_options | Compare repair vs refurbished vs new | | trade_in_value | Get trade-in and sell values | | environmental_impact | CO2 and e-waste impact analysis | | repair_cost_estimate | Get repair cost estimates (DIY vs pro) |

Tool Aliases (20)

For better discoverability, the same functionality is exposed under multiple names:

Repair Decision Aliases:

• repair_decision, repair_or_replace, fix_or_buy_new, is_repair_worth_it

Compare Options Aliases:

• repair_vs_replace, repair_vs_new

Device Info Aliases:

• device_repairability, ifixit_score, can_i_fix_it

Find Shops Aliases:

• phone_repair_near_me, where_to_fix_device

Trade-In Aliases:

• sell_my_device, device_worth, apple_trade_in

Environmental Aliases:

• carbon_footprint, eco_friendly_choice, ewaste_impact

Repair Cost Aliases:

• how_much_to_fix, screen_repair_cost, battery_replacement_cost

Prompts

Pre-configured conversation starters:

| Prompt | Description | |--------|-------------| | repair_advisor | Personalized repair-vs-replace advice | | trade_in_advisor | Compare trade-in offers | | eco_impact | Environmental impact analysis | | repair_cost | Repair cost estimates | | find_repair_shop | Find local repair shops |

Tool Examples

should_repair

Get a repair recommendation for a device.

Example prompt: "Should I repair my iPhone 13 Pro with a cracked screen?"

Input:

{
  "device": "iPhone 13 Pro",
  "issue": "cracked screen",
  "category": "smartphone",
  "repair_cost_estimate": 279,
  "device_age_months": 24,
  "location": "Vancouver, BC"
}

Output includes:

• Recommendation (REPAIR/REPLACE) with confidence score
• Reasoning and cost analysis
• CO2 saved by repairing
• Actionable links for parts, repair shops, refurbished alternatives
• DIY and professional repair options with pricing

trade_in_value

Get trade-in and resale values for your device.

Example prompt: "How much is my iPhone 12 worth?"

Input:

{
  "device": "iPhone 12",
  "condition": "good"
}

Output includes:

• Estimated value range
• Offers from Apple, Decluttr, Gazelle, Swappa, eBay
• Pros/cons of each selling option
• Direct links to sell

environmental_impact

Calculate environmental impact of repair vs replace.

Example prompt: "What's the carbon footprint of buying a new laptop?"

Input:

{
  "device": "laptop",
  "category": "laptop"
}

Output includes:

• CO2 emissions for manufacturing vs repair
• E-waste prevented by repairing
• Equivalent comparisons (miles driven, trees needed)
• Sustainability recommendations

repair_cost_estimate

Get detailed repair cost estimates.

Example prompt: "How much does it cost to replace a MacBook Pro screen?"

Input:

{
  "device": "MacBook Pro",
  "issue": "screen",
  "category": "laptop"
}

Output includes:

• DIY parts cost range
• Professional repair cost range
• Difficulty rating and time estimate
• Links to buy parts and find repair shops

find_repair_shops

Find local repair shops near a location.

Example prompt: "Find phone repair shops near me in Seattle"

Input:

{
  "location": "Seattle, WA",
  "device_type": "smartphone",
  "radius_km": 10
}

get_device_info

Look up repairability information for a device.

Example prompt: "What's the repairability score for MacBook Pro 2021?"

Input:

{
  "query": "MacBook Pro 2021"
}

compare_options

Compare repair vs refurbished vs new side-by-side.

Example prompt: "Compare my options for a MacBook Pro with a dead battery"

Input:

{
  "device": "MacBook Pro 2019",
  "issue": "battery",
  "category": "laptop",
  "device_age_years": 4
}

Resources

Device Catalog

Browse the device repairability database:

• sundr://devices/catalog - Overview and categories
• sundr://devices/search/{query} - Search devices
• sundr://devices/brand/{brand} - List devices by brand

Environment Variables

| Variable | Default | Description | |----------|---------|-------------| | SUNDR_API_URL | https://www.sundr.ca | Sundr API base URL |

Affiliate Links

All product and parts links use Sundr's redirect system:

https://www.sundr.ca/go/{product_id}?ref=mcp

This enables:

• Attribution tracking for MCP-originated conversions
• Affiliate revenue sharing with device repair content creators
• Analytics on AI assistant usage patterns

Every tool response includes an action_links object with relevant affiliate links.

Development

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build
npm run build

# Watch mode
npm run dev

# Test locally
echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/list"}' | node dist/index.js
echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"prompts/list"}' | node dist/index.js

Data Sources

• iFixit: Repairability scores, teardown guides, parts availability
• Sundr Database: Device models, repair costs, shop directory
• Environmental Data: CO2 estimates from academic research on electronics manufacturing

License

MIT

Links

• Sundr Website
• MCP Specification
• MCP TypeScript SDK