VIN Decoder MCP
Decode a vehicle identification number into make, model, year, and more. Uses the public NHTSA decoder. No key required.
This file is self contained. It reads public data only and never writes to the machine. All output is bounded and honest about what could not be fetched.
Tools
Usage
npm install
npm run build
node dist/index.js
Decoding uses the public NHTSA VPIC service. Missing values mean NHTSA has no data for that variable.
Premium tools
These tools need a license key:
decode_vin_full
vehicle_recalls
Buy a key at https://mcp-marketplace.io/server/io-github-mrfentmen-vin-decoder-mcp and set it in your MCP client config:
"env": { "MCP_LICENSE_KEY": "mcp_live_..." }
The key is checked against MCP Marketplace, cached for 24 hours, and keeps
working offline once one check has succeeded. Every other tool on this server
stays free.