Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, and other AI tools directly to your Carfluence data through the Model Context Protocol. Let AI agents query inventory, analyze markets, and manage integrations.
{
"mcpServers": {
"carfluence-inventory": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@carfluence/mcp-inventory"],
"env": {
"CARFLUENCE_API_KEY": "cf_live_xxxx...",
"CARFLUENCE_API_URL":
"https://api.carfluence.io/api/v1"
}
}
}
}The Model Context Protocol is an open standard that lets AI assistants connect to external data sources and tools. Instead of copy-pasting data into prompts, MCP gives AI direct, structured access to your live data.
AI agents call tools and read resources directly. No manual data wrangling or prompt engineering needed.
Each MCP server uses your API key with specific scopes. The AI only sees what you allow.
Every query hits live data. No stale exports or cached snapshots. Always up-to-date.
Three specialized MCP servers for different use cases
Let AI agents query, search, and manage your vehicle inventory in real-time. Access vehicle details, pricing, lifecycle data, and change history through natural language.
search_inventorySearch vehicles by make, model, year, price range, status, or free text
get_vehicleGet complete details for a specific vehicle by VIN
get_vehicle_historyGet price changes, status transitions, and field update history
get_inventory_statsGet aggregate statistics: total count, active/sold, new/used, avg price
get_lifecycle_statsGet lifecycle analytics: avg days on lot, at-risk vehicles, relisted count
list_dealersList all dealerships with vehicle counts and status
carfluence://inventory/summaryCurrent inventory summary with key metricscarfluence://inventory/vehiclesPaginated vehicle listingcarfluence://dealers/listAll dealer profiles with metadata{
"mcpServers": {
"carfluence-inventory": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@carfluence/mcp-inventory"
],
"env": {
"CARFLUENCE_API_KEY": "cf_live_xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"CARFLUENCE_API_URL": "https://api.carfluence.io/api/v1"
}
}
}
}Configure MCP servers in your AI tool of choice
Sign up at app.carfluence.io and create an API key with the scopes you need (e.g., inventory:read for the Inventory MCP server).
Pick the server that matches your use case: Inventory for vehicle data, Analytics for market insights, or Integration for managing data sources.
Copy the JSON configuration and add it to your AI tool's MCP config file. Replace the API key placeholder with your real key.
Restart your AI tool. You should see the Carfluence tools available in the tool list. Try asking: "What's my current inventory count?"
mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"carfluence-inventory": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@carfluence/mcp-inventory"
],
"env": {
"CARFLUENCE_API_KEY": "cf_live_xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"CARFLUENCE_API_URL": "https://api.carfluence.io/api/v1"
}
},
"carfluence-analytics": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@carfluence/mcp-analytics"
],
"env": {
"CARFLUENCE_API_KEY": "cf_live_xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"CARFLUENCE_API_URL": "https://api.carfluence.io/api/v1"
}
},
"carfluence-integration": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@carfluence/mcp-integration"
],
"env": {
"CARFLUENCE_API_KEY": "cf_live_xxxxxxxxxxxx",
"CARFLUENCE_API_URL": "https://api.carfluence.io/api/v1"
}
}
}
}Example conversations with Carfluence MCP servers
"Show me all vehicles that have been on the lot for more than 60 days"
Uses search_inventory with days_on_lot filter to find aging inventory across all dealerships.
"Show me all unanswered calls from last week"
Calls query_calls with status=missed, direction=inbound, and date range for the past 7 days. Returns caller numbers, tracking sources, and timestamps.
"How many internet leads did we get this month?"
Uses query_leads with type=internet and the current month date range. Returns total count, breakdown by source (Paid Search, Organic, etc.), and conversion rates.
"Are there any sync errors in the last 24 hours?"
Queries get_sync_logs across all integrations and surfaces any failed or partially completed syncs.
"What is our cost per lead from Google Ads vs Facebook this quarter?"
Combines query_leads with source filters and get_source_summary to compare cost-per-lead across advertising platforms for the current quarter.
"Create a summary of inventory changes this week for the dealer meeting"
Combines get_lifecycle_stats, get_inventory_stats, query_sales, and get_sold_analysis to generate a comprehensive weekly report with sales performance.
Connect your AI assistant to live automotive data in under 5 minutes.