Cardog
VIN decode, Canadian listings, market quotes, TC+NHTSA recalls. Full API: https://cardog.app/docs.md
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From the repo.
Cardog MCP Server
Connect AI applications to automotive data through the Model Context Protocol.
Server URL: https://mcp.cardog.io/sse
Quick Start
Claude Code
claude mcp add cardog https://mcp.cardog.io/sse --transport sse
Enter your API key when prompted. Get one at cardog.app/account/api.
Claude Desktop
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"cardog": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.cardog.io/sse?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY"]
}
}
}
Claude Web/Mobile
- Settings → Integrations → Add more
- Enter URL:
https://mcp.cardog.io/sse - Add your API key when prompted
Available Tools
Listings
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_listings | Search vehicle inventory with filters for make, model, year, price, mileage |
Market Analysis
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_vin_analysis | Market analysis for a specific VIN |
overview | Market statistics for make/model/year |
price_distribution | Price histogram data |
get_odometer_analysis | Mileage vs price correlation |
get_geographic_analysis | Regional price variations |
get_market_trends | Time series pricing data |
get_listing_market_position | Individual listing analysis |
pulse | Overall market health indicators |
Vehicle Research
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_lineups | Available models for a manufacturer |
get_model_year | Trim levels and specs for a model year |
search_recalls | Safety recalls (US & Canada) |
Energy
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_electric_stations | EV charging stations |
search_gas_stations | Fuel stations with prices |
Authentication
API key required. Provide via:
| Method | Format |
|---|---|
| Query Parameter | ?api_key=YOUR_KEY |
| Header | Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY |
| Header | x-api-key: YOUR_KEY |
Get your API key: cardog.app/account/api
Examples
Find vehicles:
"Find Toyota RAV4s under $30,000 with less than 50,000 miles"
Market analysis:
"What's the market like for 2022 Honda Civics?"
VIN lookup:
"Check this VIN: 2T3P1RFV8NC123456"
Recall check:
"Are there any recalls on 2020-2023 Honda CR-Vs?"
Documentation
Support
- Email: support@cardog.app
- Status: status.cardog.ai
Config for your environment
Use the endpoint URL below in your config. No API key — you connect directly.
Tool
OS
Config file: ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server": {
"url": "https://mcp.cardog.io/mcp?api_key={api_key}"
}
}
}Paste into mcpServers in the config file. Restart Cursor after saving.
If this MCP is also published on mcpchannel.ai, you can subscribe from Browse and use the gateway config there instead.