OpenDealer MCP Server

app.opendealer/mcp · v2.0.0 · finance-and-payments

OpenDealer MCP Server is healthy: it completed an MCP handshake in 1594 ms and exposes 27 tools.

Automotive inventory search for AI assistants: vehicles, dealers, deals, and market data.

Endpoint: https://mcp.opendealer.app/rpc (streamable-http)

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Tools (27)

search_vehiclesSearch for vehicles across dealerships (Meilisearch-backed NL + structured filters). Preferred tool order for assistants: 1. list_facets or list_research_makes/list_research_models to discover valid values 2. filter_vehicles (map shopper intent onto labeled hard filters) 3. get_vehicle / get_deal_s
filter_vehiclesPreferred structured inventory lookup when make/model/year/color/location are known. Uses exact hard filters (keyword mode, no embeddings) via the Runtime /v1/llm/filter path. Resolve exact make/model names with list_research_makes and list_research_models first. Map shopper prose onto labeled keys
list_facetsDiscover available filter values and counts (makes, body types, fuel types, price/year ranges) for the live inventory. Call this before filter_vehicles when you need valid dimension values. Optional make/near/radius scopes the facet counts.
list_research_makesBrowse the research catalog of vehicle makes (with model and inventory counts). Use to resolve exact make names/slugs before filter_vehicles or research_model.
list_research_modelsList models for a make from the research catalog (MSRP/body summaries). Use before filter_vehicles or research_model when the model name is uncertain.
get_vehicleGet complete details for a specific vehicle by VIN. Returns comprehensive Schema.org Vehicle data including: • Full specifications (engine, transmission, drivetrain) • High-resolution images • Current pricing and availability • NHTSA NCAP safety rating summary (when available) • NHTSA open recall s
check_recallsGet NHTSA open safety recalls for a vehicle by VIN. Returns recall campaigns resolved at the year/make/model level (YMM-granular). A recall listed for the model year may not apply to every VIN — the response includes NHTSA's disclaimer and campaign details (component, summary, remedy status, Park I
get_dealerGet comprehensive information about a specific dealership. Returns Google-enriched dealer knowledge optimized for assistants: • Name, address, phone, website • Google rating, review count, hours, business status • Inventory count and OpenDealer profile links • Contact points for sales / customer se
get_safety_ratingGet NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for a year/make/model (no VIN required). Answers questions like "is a 2023 RAV4 safe for my family" with: • Overall and crash-test star ratings (when published) • Rollover rating / possibility • NHTSA-evaluated ADAS availability (ESC, FCW, LDW) Ratings are model-yea
get_vehicle_historyGet OpenDealer listing history for a VIN: price changes, days on lot, and status. Answers "has this VIN dropped in price" and days-on-lot narratives from retained snapshots (including vehicles that left a dealer feed). Returns: • Chronological price history with per-snapshot changes • Days on marke
dealers_nearFind dealerships near a location. Location modes (choose ONE): • zip + radius (miles) • lat + lng + radius • city + state + radius • county + state + radius Returns dealer information including: • Name, address, phone, website • Distance from search location • Current inventory count • Business ho
dealer_inventoryBrowse the complete inventory of a specific dealership. IMPORTANT: Use the exact dealer slug from a previous dealers_near or search_vehicles response. Do NOT guess dealer IDs. Useful when a user wants to see what a particular dealer has in stock. Supports all vehicle filters (make, model, price, e
compare_vehiclesCompare 2-5 vehicles side by side. Returns a structured comparison including specs, price context, and per-vehicle cite fields (vin + shop url). CRITICAL: CITE: Each vehicle's cite object is `vin` + `url` (canonical opendealer.shop VDP). Cite only `url` to shoppers. Never invent VDP URLs. Never ci
get_deal_scoreGet AI-powered deal scoring and market insights for a vehicle. Returns comprehensive analysis including: • Deal score (1-100) with rating (Great, Good, Fair, Poor) • Price comparison vs market average • Days on lot analysis • Price history and trends • Similar vehicles in the market Core step in v
get_market_overviewGet high-level automotive market statistics. Returns aggregated market data including: • Total vehicles and dealers in inventory • Average pricing by segment • Top makes by volume • Market velocity indicators • New vs Used breakdown
get_market_segmentGet detailed pricing and market data for a specific vehicle segment. Useful for understanding fair market value for a make/model/year combination. Returns pricing statistics including: • Average, median, min, max prices • Price percentiles (10th, 25th, 75th, 90th) • Average mileage and days on lot
list_market_segmentsBrowse market segments with pricing statistics (modelcode, median price, sample size). Use to discover modelcodes for get_market_segment / get_market_trends.
get_market_trendsPrice trends over time for a market segment (modelcode). Returns timeline of median/avg prices and days-on-lot.
get_market_velocityHow quickly vehicles sell by segment (fastest/slowest days on lot). Optional make/type filters.
compare_marketCompare pricing across market segments. Provide modelcodes[] or make (optionally with model).
get_suggested_ratesNational average suggested auto loan APRs (not a credit offer). Optional filters: condition (new/used), term_months (36–84), credit_tier.
research_modelGet the full research payload for a vehicle model (not a specific listing). Returns manufacturer reference data joined with live market data: • All trims with MSRPs, engine/body specs, and EPA fuel economy • NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings and open recall count • Live inventory count and price range on
compare_modelsCompare 2-4 vehicle models side by side (model-level, not specific listings). Provide composite make-model slugs like "honda-civic" or "toyota-corolla". Returns: • Winner-by-dimension deltas: price, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety, live median listing price • Full research p
get_vehicle_rankingsGet data-driven vehicle rankings (e.g., best SUVs, most fuel-efficient cars). Call without arguments to list all ranking categories. Pass a category slug (e.g., "best-suvs") for the full scored ranking. Rankings are computed from public data with a published methodology: NHTSA safety ratings, EPA
get_similar_vehiclesFind similar on-lot vehicles for a VIN ("you may also like"). Same make/model keyword comps as the shop VDP rail (not semantic embeddings). CRITICAL: CITE: Each vehicle's cite object is `vin` + `url` (canonical opendealer.shop VDP). Cite only `url` to shoppers. Never invent VDP URLs. Never cite `de
ui_select_vehicleApp-only: record a vehicle selection from the results widget. Not for model use — hosts filter via _meta.ui.visibility.
ui_page_vehicle_resultsApp-only: paginate or refresh vehicle results using the same Runtime paths as filter_vehicles / search_vehicles (geo-correct). No widget remount — omit resourceUri. Not for model use.