# `app.opendealer/mcp` on anlyon.dev

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- Page: https://anlyon.dev/servers/app.opendealer/mcp
- JSON: https://anlyon.dev/api/v1/servers/app.opendealer/mcp
- Version: 2.0.0 (active)
- Publisher: app.opendealer (domain proven to the MCP Registry)
- Runs: remote (streamable-http)
- Sign-in to list tools: none
- Metadata from the official MCP Registry, synced 2026-10-21T17:44:45.658Z

Title and description, as the publisher wrote them:

```untrusted-server-text
OpenDealer MCP Server
Automotive inventory search for AI assistants: vehicles, dealers, deals, and market data.
```

Scanned 2026-10-21T18:43:02.822Z over streamable-http.

**25 tools: 1 change things and 24 only read.**

| Group | Class | Tools | Claude Code |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Deletes or cancels | destructive | 0 | deny |
| Can't be undone | irreversible | 0 | ask |
| Changes things | write | 1 | ask |
| Only reads | read | 24 | allow |

## Exfil surface

No private-data -> untrusted-input -> outbound path in this server alone: no tool is tagged private-data or outbound.

| Tag | Meaning | Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| private-data | Reads files, mail, messages, databases, secrets, calendars or repositories. | none |
| untrusted-input | Brings in text someone else can write: web pages, inbound email, messages, issues and comments. | `mcp__opendealer__check_recalls` `mcp__opendealer__compare_market` `mcp__opendealer__compare_models` `mcp__opendealer__compare_vehicles` `mcp__opendealer__dealer_inventory` `mcp__opendealer__dealers_near` `mcp__opendealer__filter_vehicles` `mcp__opendealer__get_deal_score` `mcp__opendealer__get_dealer` `mcp__opendealer__get_market_overview` `mcp__opendealer__get_market_segment` `mcp__opendealer__get_market_trends` `mcp__opendealer__get_market_velocity` `mcp__opendealer__get_safety_rating` `mcp__opendealer__get_similar_vehicles` `mcp__opendealer__get_suggested_rates` `mcp__opendealer__get_vehicle` `mcp__opendealer__get_vehicle_history` `mcp__opendealer__get_vehicle_rankings` `mcp__opendealer__list_facets` `mcp__opendealer__list_market_segments` `mcp__opendealer__list_research_makes` `mcp__opendealer__list_research_models` `mcp__opendealer__research_model` `mcp__opendealer__search_vehicles` |
| outbound | Can carry data to people or systems: it sends, posts or publishes, or takes a recipient, channel or URL. | none |

## Findings

No check matched anything in these tool definitions.


## Changes things (1)

Creates or changes something that can be changed back. Claude Code: ask.

### `filter_vehicles`

- Nothing in its name or description says what it does, so it is counted as a write.
- The server marks it read-only (readOnlyHint: true), but an annotation never lowers a class.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Preferred structured inventory lookup when make/model/year/color/location are known.

Exact hard filters only via GET /v1/vehicles (same Meilisearch collection as search_vehicles). Totals match the filters you pass. Shop inventory includes listings without photos, so the same filters return the same total here and on Shop. fuelType is the canonical label. transmission and drivetrain match every indexed raw string in that bucket (automatic includes "8-Speed Automatic"). A 503 powertrain_filter_unavailable means that facet list could not be read, not that zero cars match. Resolve make/model with list_research_makes / list_research_models first. Map shopper prose onto labeled keys; use search_vehicles only for fuzzy NL or VIN-in-q lookup.

Often the first step in shopping playbooks (budget_coach, safety_first, price_drop_sniper, dealer_crawl). After results, chain get_deal_score / get_vehicle_history / check_recalls / compare_vehicles when the user needs a recommendation, not just a list. See opendealer://assistant/shopping-playbooks.

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 `detailsUrl` (dealer/LotLinx). Never send shoppers to `/llm/*` HTML or `/v1/llm/*` as the human listing URL.
```

## Only reads (24)

Looks things up and changes nothing. Claude Code: allow.

### `check_recalls`

- The description's first verb is "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get 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 It / Park Outside advisories).

Use this when a shopper asks about recalls, safety campaigns, or whether a specific model has open NHTSA notices. Required step in vehicle_dossier and safety_first playbooks; always include the YMM-granularity disclaimer.
```

### `compare_market`

- The name "compare_market" says "compare": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Compare pricing across market segments. Provide cohortKeys or make (optionally with model).
```

### `compare_models`

- The name "compare_models" says "compare": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Compare 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 payload for each model (trims, MSRPs, specs)

Use this for "Civic vs Corolla" style questions. To compare specific listed vehicles by VIN, use compare_vehicles instead.

CRITICAL: Only use the 'url' field from the response for links. NEVER invent or construct URLs.
```

### `compare_vehicles`

- The name "compare_vehicles" says "compare": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Compare 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 cite `detailsUrl` (dealer/LotLinx). Never send shoppers to `/llm/*` HTML or `/v1/llm/*` as the human listing URL.
```

### `dealer_inventory`

- The description's first verb is "browse": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data. The description's first sentence says "browse": it reads web pages, which anyone can write.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Browse 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, etc.).

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 `detailsUrl` (dealer/LotLinx). Never send shoppers to `/llm/*` HTML or `/v1/llm/*` as the human listing URL.
```

### `dealers_near`

- The description's first verb is "find": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Find 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
• Slug (the public handle for get_dealer and dealer_inventory; the public list does not include internal dealer UUIDs)
• Distance from search location
• Current inventory count
• Business hours (when available)

Response `total` is the full match count for the query (ignores `limit`/`offset`), same population as get_market_overview inventory.activeDealers when unfiltered.
```

### `get_deal_score`

- The name "get_deal_score" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get 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 vehicle_dossier, budget_coach, price_drop_sniper, and dealer_crawl playbooks. Pair with get_vehicle_history and check_recalls for buy/no-buy answers.
```

### `get_dealer`

- The name "get_dealer" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get 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 service

Use this when a shopper asks "tell me about X dealership" or needs hours/ratings for a known dealer. Prefer a slug from dealers_near or search results. A display name binds only when it matches one rooftop. Shared names (two Jay Hatfield stores, or just "Honda") return candidate slugs instead of picking one.

CRITICAL: Only use URL fields from the response (website, urls.*). NEVER invent or construct URLs.
```

### `get_market_overview`

- The name "get_market_overview" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get high-level automotive market statistics.

Returns aggregated market data including:
• inventory.totalVehicles — searchable listings on the live index (priced, not sold)
• inventory.activeDealers — active dealers with at least one priced vehicle (internet price or MSRP greater than 0). Same population as dealers_near and Shop, not every status=active account
• marketData — YMM cohort snapshot medians and sample sizes
• Top makes by segment volume (canonical make labels)
• New vs Used vs CPO breakdown
```

### `get_market_segment`

- The name "get_market_segment" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get 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
• Certified vs non-certified pricing difference
```

### `get_market_trends`

- The name "get_market_trends" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Price trends over time for a market segment (cohortKey). Returns timeline of median/avg prices and days-on-lot.
```

### `get_market_velocity`

- The name "get_market_velocity" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
How quickly vehicles sell by segment (fastest/slowest days on lot). Optional make/type filters.
```

### `get_safety_rating`

- The name "get_safety_rating" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get 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-year granular from the NHTSA NCAP cache. If no confident rating exists, the tool reports that honestly rather than guessing. For VIN-specific listing details use get_vehicle; for open recalls use check_recalls.

CRITICAL: Only use the 'sourceUrl' field from the response for NHTSA links. NEVER invent URLs.
```

### `get_similar_vehicles`

- The name "get_similar_vehicles" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Find 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 `detailsUrl` (dealer/LotLinx). Never send shoppers to `/llm/*` HTML or `/v1/llm/*` as the human listing URL.
```

### `get_suggested_rates`

- The name "get_suggested_rates" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
National average suggested auto loan APRs (not a credit offer). Optional filters: condition (new/used), termMonths (36–84), creditTier.
```

### `get_vehicle`

- The name "get_vehicle" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get complete details for a specific vehicle by listingId or VIN.

When a VIN is listed at multiple dealer rooftops, a VIN-only lookup returns an envelope of every listing (type vehicle_listings) with no single-store price, seller, or url. Pass listingId to fetch one store.

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 summary (YMM-granular, when available)
• Dealer contact information

Starting point for the vehicle_dossier playbook. For buy/no-buy questions, continue with get_deal_score → get_vehicle_history → check_recalls → get_similar_vehicles.

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 `detailsUrl` (dealer/LotLinx). Never send shoppers to `/llm/*` HTML or `/v1/llm/*` as the human listing URL.
```

### `get_vehicle_history`

- The name "get_vehicle_history" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get 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 market / lot signals and badges (price_drop, long_on_lot)
• Active vs no-longer-listed status when known

Does not invent a deal score for sold vehicles — use get_deal_score for live market scoring. Essential for price_drop_sniper and vehicle_dossier playbooks when shoppers ask about reductions or negotiation leverage. CRITICAL: Only use URL fields from the response when present. NEVER invent URLs.
```

### `get_vehicle_rankings`

- The name "get_vehicle_rankings" says "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get 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., "suvs") for the full scored ranking.

Rankings are computed from public data with a published methodology: NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, manufacturer pricing, and live market availability. There is no paid placement; each entry includes its transparent score breakdown.

CRITICAL: Only use the 'url' field from the response for links. NEVER invent or construct URLs.
```

### `list_facets`

- The name "list_facets" says "list": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Discover canonical filter tokens and counts from the live search index (same values GET /v1/vehicles accepts: make, bodyType e.g. suv, fuelType e.g. gasoline, transmission e.g. automatic, drivetrain e.g. awd, plus price/year ranges). Counts match filter_vehicles totals for each token under the same make, condition, and location.

Call this before filter_vehicles when you need valid dimension values. Optional make, condition, certified, near, and radius scope the facet counts.
```

### `list_market_segments`

- The name "list_market_segments" says "list": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data. The description's first sentence says "browse": it reads web pages, which anyone can write.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Browse market segments with pricing statistics (cohortKey, median price, sample size). Use cohortKey with get_market_segment / get_market_trends.
```

### `list_research_makes`

- The name "list_research_makes" says "list": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data. The description's first sentence says "browse": it reads web pages, which anyone can write.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Browse 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_models`

- The name "list_research_models" says "list": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
List models for a make from the research catalog (MSRP/body summaries). Use before filter_vehicles or research_model when the model name is uncertain.
```

### `research_model`

- The description's first verb is "get": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Get 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 OpenDealer

Use this when a shopper asks "tell me about the Honda Civic", "what trims does the RAV4 come in", or "how much is a 2025 F-150". For a specific listed vehicle, use get_vehicle with a VIN instead.

CRITICAL: Only use the 'url' field from the response for links. NEVER invent or construct URLs.
```

### `search_vehicles`

- The name "search_vehicles" says "search": a word for reading.
- Tag untrusted-input: The server marks it openWorldHint: true: it reaches things outside the server's own data.

Description, as the server wrote it:

```untrusted-server-text
Forgiving vehicle search (Meilisearch): natural-language q, typo-tolerant make/model/color, optional structured filters. Use when the shopper query is fuzzy or exploratory.

Use filter_vehicles instead when make/model/year/body/price/location are known — it applies exact hard filters via GET /v1/vehicles and returns trustworthy totals.

Discovery order: list_facets / list_research_makes → filter_vehicles (structured) or search_vehicles (exploratory) → get_vehicle / get_deal_score for depth.

Location (choose ONE): zip+radius, lat+lng+radius, city+state+radius, county+state+radius — or embed location in q. q may also be a 17-character VIN for exact lookup.

When the ask implies analysis (deal, safety, budget, timing, dealer plan), chain shopping playbooks from initialize instructions or opendealer://assistant/shopping-playbooks.

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 `detailsUrl` (dealer/LotLinx). Never send shoppers to `/llm/*` HTML or `/v1/llm/*` as the human listing URL.
```

## Claude Code permissions

For `.claude/settings.json`, assuming the server is installed as `opendealer`:

```json
{
  "permissions": {
    "allow": [
      "mcp__opendealer__search_vehicles",
      "mcp__opendealer__list_facets",
      "mcp__opendealer__list_research_makes",
      "mcp__opendealer__list_research_models",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_vehicle",
      "mcp__opendealer__check_recalls",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_dealer",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_safety_rating",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_vehicle_history",
      "mcp__opendealer__dealers_near",
      "mcp__opendealer__dealer_inventory",
      "mcp__opendealer__compare_vehicles",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_deal_score",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_market_overview",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_market_segment",
      "mcp__opendealer__list_market_segments",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_market_trends",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_market_velocity",
      "mcp__opendealer__compare_market",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_suggested_rates",
      "mcp__opendealer__research_model",
      "mcp__opendealer__compare_models",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_vehicle_rankings",
      "mcp__opendealer__get_similar_vehicles"
    ],
    "ask": [
      "mcp__opendealer__filter_vehicles"
    ],
    "deny": []
  }
}
```

Capability tags behind the rules (a read tagged outbound is asked about):

- `mcp__opendealer__search_vehicles`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__filter_vehicles`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__list_facets`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__list_research_makes`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__list_research_models`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_vehicle`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__check_recalls`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_dealer`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_safety_rating`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_vehicle_history`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__dealers_near`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__dealer_inventory`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__compare_vehicles`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_deal_score`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_market_overview`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_market_segment`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__list_market_segments`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_market_trends`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_market_velocity`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__compare_market`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_suggested_rates`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__research_model`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__compare_models`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_vehicle_rankings`: untrusted-input
- `mcp__opendealer__get_similar_vehicles`: untrusted-input

## Remote posture

What an anonymous client saw at the remote endpoint, last 2026-10-22T14:23:15.979Z, unchanged since 2026-10-22T14:23:15.979Z. No credentials were sent and no tool was called. Values are shown as the endpoint returned them. Method: https://anlyon.dev/methodology#remote-posture

| Fact | Observed |
| --- | --- |
| Reachable | `yes` |
| HTTP status of an anonymous initialize | `200` |
| tools/list served without credentials | `yes` |
| Tools that change things, listed without credentials | `1` |
| Protocol version | `2025-06-18` |
| WWW-Authenticate on 401 | `not observed` |
| resource_metadata in WWW-Authenticate | `none` |
| RFC 9728 protected resource metadata | `none` |
| Authorization servers | `none` |
| Legacy HTTP+SSE transport | `no` |
| Dynamic client registration | `not observed` |
| Client ID metadata documents | `not observed` |

- **warn** Tools that change things, listed to anyone ([unauth-remote-writes](https://anlyon.dev/methodology#unauth-remote-writes))

```untrusted-server-text
The endpoint served tools/list without credentials, and the list has 1 tool that changes things (1 write). Whether a call also works without credentials was not tested: tools are never called.

https://mcp.opendealer.app/rpc: tools/list returned 26 tools to an anonymous client, including filter_vehicles (write)
```
