Give any AI coding agent superpowers with Auto.dev automotive data APIs. Search vehicle listings, decode VINs, calculate payments, check recalls, and more — all through natural conversation.
Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, and 40+ other agents.
npm install -g @auto.dev/sdkThis gives you the auto CLI, the MCP server for AI agents, and the JS/TypeScript SDK.
Full reference: docs.auto.dev/v2/cli-mcp-sdk
auto mcp installAuto-configures the MCP server in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Cursor in one step.
auto loginOAuth login — no API key needed for CLI and MCP usage after this.
npx skills add drivly/auto-dev-skill# Install globally
npx skills add drivly/auto-dev-skill -g
# Install to a specific agent
npx skills add drivly/auto-dev-skill -a claude-code
# Install to multiple agents
npx skills add drivly/auto-dev-skill -a claude-code -a cursor -a codexclawhub install auto-devOr paste the URL directly into your OpenClaw chat:
Install this skill: https://github.com/drivly/auto-dev-skill
If you're using the CLI or MCP after auto login, you don't need an API key.
For direct API usage, sign up at auto.dev and get your key from the dashboard:
export AUTODEV_API_KEY="sk_ad_your_key_here"Add this to your shell profile (~/.zshrc, ~/.bashrc) to persist it.
Instead of reading API docs and crafting curl commands, just describe what you need:
- "Find all Toyota RAV4s under $30k near Miami" — searches listings with the right filters
- "Decode this VIN: JM3KKAHD5T1379650" — calls VIN decode, returns structured data
- "Decode these VINs and enrich the CSV" — batch decodes a CSV of VINs and adds year, make, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, and every other field
- "Validate all of these VINs to make sure they're real" — checks VIN format, checksum, and decode status to flag invalid or fake VINs
- "Compare these two cars side by side" — chains specs, payments, and TCO endpoints in parallel
- "Export all Honda Civics in Texas to CSV" — paginates through results and saves to file
- "What's the monthly payment on this car with $10k down?" — calculates financing with real rates
- "Check if this car has any open recalls" — safety check before you buy
- "Build me a car search app with Next.js" — scaffolds a full project wired to Auto.dev APIs
The skill handles authentication, pagination, error handling, cost estimation, and output formatting automatically.
| Endpoint | Plan | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Listings | Starter | Search millions of active listings |
| VIN Decode | Starter | Decode any VIN to vehicle data |
| Vehicle Photos | Starter | High-quality vehicle images |
| Specifications | Growth | Full technical specs and features |
| OEM Build Data | Growth | Factory options, colors, MSRP |
| Vehicle Recalls | Growth | NHTSA recall history |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Growth | 5-year ownership cost analysis |
| Vehicle Payments | Growth | Loan payment calculator |
| Interest Rates | Growth | APR by credit score and term |
| Open Recalls | Scale | Unresolved recalls only |
| Plate-to-VIN | Scale | License plate lookup |
| Taxes & Fees | Scale | State/local tax calculations |
| Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|
| Models | List all makes/models in database |
| Cities | US city data by state |
| ZIP Lookup | ZIP to coordinates/DMA |
| Autosuggest | Type-ahead for makes/models |
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Rate Limit | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free + data fees | — | 5 req/s | VIN Decode, Listings, Photos (1,000 free calls/mo) |
| Growth | $299/mo + data fees | $249/mo | 10 req/s | + Specs, Recalls, TCO, Payments, APR, Build |
| Scale | $599/mo + data fees | $499/mo | 50 req/s | + Open Recalls, Plate-to-VIN, Taxes & Fees |
All plans charge per-call data fees on every request. Growth and Scale have no cap on call volume — requests are never throttled or blocked — but data fees still apply. See auto.dev/pricing for per-call costs.
If you hit an endpoint outside your plan, your agent will let you know what's needed and link you directly to upgrade.
Search and export:
"Find all Mazda CX-90s under $60k in Florida and save to CSV"
Full vehicle report:
"Tell me everything about VIN WP0AA2A92PS206106"
Payment comparison:
"Find SUVs under $40k near 33132 and show monthly payments with $5k down"
Market analysis:
"What's the going rate for a 2023 BMW X5?"
Build a complete app:
"Build me a used car search app with Next.js"
Dealer competitive analysis:
"Compare pricing across Toyota dealers within 50 miles of Orlando"
Interactive exploration:
"Show me SUVs under $50k in FL" → "Only AWD" → "Any recalls?" → "Payments on top 5?"
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
SKILL.md |
Entry point: auth, quick reference, plan summary |
pricing.md |
Full per-call costs, plan tiers, upgrade links |
examples.md |
Real API responses and agent output examples |
v2-listings-api.md |
V2 Listings: filters, pagination, response schema |
v2-vin-apis.md |
V2 VIN-based: decode, specs, build, photos, recalls, payments, APR, taxes, TCO |
v2-plate-api.md |
V2 Plate-to-VIN reference |
v1-apis.md |
V1 supplemental: models, cities, ZIP, autosuggest |
chaining-patterns.md |
Multi-endpoint composition workflows |
code-patterns.md |
Framework code gen (Next.js, React, Express, Flask, Python) |
error-recovery.md |
Input validation, model name normalization, error handling |
interactive-explorer.md |
Conversational search refinement across messages |
integration-recipes.md |
Slack, email, cron, Zapier, Google Sheets integrations |
business-workflows.md |
Dealer analysis, market pricing, fleet procurement, due diligence |
app-scaffolding.md |
Full app templates: car search, dealer dashboard, VIN lookup |
Coding agent skill:
npx skills check # check for updates
npx skills update # update to latest
npx skills remove auto-dev # removeOpenClaw / ClawHub:
clawhub update auto-dev # update to latest
clawhub uninstall auto-dev # remove
clawhub list # list all installed skillsCLI / MCP / SDK:
npm update -g @auto.dev/sdk # update everything
auto --version # check current version
auto mcp status # check MCP server statusWe welcome contributions! Whether it's fixing an API field, adding a new workflow pattern, or supporting a new framework — see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
MIT — see LICENSE for details.
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