Auto.dev MCP

Automotive data for your AI agent.

15 native MCP tools — VIN decode, listings, recalls, specs, payments, and more. OAuth in one click.

https://mcp.auto.dev/mcp
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Quickstart by Client

Copy, paste, connect — same OAuth flow for every client.

Claude Code

Run in your terminal:

$claude mcp add -s user -t http auto-dev https://mcp.auto.dev/mcp

Then run /mcp in Claude Code and select Authenticate.

Claude Desktop

Settings → Connectors → Add Custom Connector

Name: auto-dev
URL:  https://mcp.auto.dev/mcp

Sign in via the OAuth prompt that opens.

Cursor

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "auto-dev": {
      "url": "https://mcp.auto.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Restart Cursor. OAuth prompt opens on first tool use.

Windsurf

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "auto-dev": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.auto.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Restart Windsurf. OAuth prompt opens on first tool use.

VS Code Copilot

Add to .vscode/mcp.json (workspace) or user settings:

{
  "servers": {
    "auto-dev": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.auto.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Open Copilot Chat → Agent mode. auto-dev tools appear in the picker. Requires VS Code 1.99+.

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Available Tools 15

Every auto.dev API as a native MCP tool

auto_decodeDecode a VIN — make, model, year, trim, engine, drivetrain
auto_listingsSearch vehicle listings with filters
auto_photosVehicle photos by VIN
auto_specsDetailed vehicle specifications
auto_buildOEM build & trim data
auto_recallsSafety recalls by VIN
auto_paymentsMonthly payment calculations
auto_aprInterest rates by VIN and credit profile
auto_tcoTotal cost of ownership
auto_open_recallsOpen/unresolved recalls
auto_plateLicense plate to VIN lookup
auto_taxesTaxes & fees estimate
auto_docsSearch API documentation
searchSearch vehicles for deep research
fetchComprehensive vehicle dossier by VIN