Marketplace

global.rootz.cars/marketplace

This connects Claude to a used car inventory network spanning 145,000+ vehicles from over 4,300 dealers across 13 US states. You get 20 MCP tools for searching inventory, filtering by make, model, price, location, and other specs, plus dealer lookup capabilities. Reach for this when you're building car shopping experiences, price comparison tools, or inventory management workflows that need real-time access to a consolidated dealer network. The streamable HTTP transport means you can integrate it without managing local processes, and the AI-native design suggests the data's structured for LLM consumption rather than just screen scraping dealer sites.

tools: 19
transport: HTTP
last updated: May 7, 2026

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Install

From registry metadata

$ npx add-mcp https://cars.rootz.global/mcp --name marketplace

Run in your terminal. add-mcp asks which agents to add it to (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and more). Add -g to install it for every project.

Review the command, arguments and environment values before installing. MCP servers run with your local permissions.

Other ways

Claude Code

$ claude mcp add --transport http marketplace https://cars.rootz.global/mcp

Run in your terminal. Add --scope user to make it available in every project.

Tools

Verified live · 19 tools

Verified live against the running server on Nov 6, 2026.

cars_searchSearch vehicle inventory across all dealers. Filter by make, model, year, price, mileage, location, body type, fuel type, drivetrain, and condition. Returns matching vehicles with dealer info. NOTE: inventory includes both used AND new cars — pass condition="used" to exclude n...17 params

Search vehicle inventory across all dealers. Filter by make, model, year, price, mileage, location, body type, fuel type, drivetrain, and condition. Returns matching vehicles with dealer info. NOTE: inventory includes both used AND new cars — pass condition="used" to exclude n...

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

body_typestring

Body type (Sedan, SUV, Truck, Coupe, Van, etc.)

citystring

Dealer city (e.g. Miami)

conditionstring

Vehicle condition: "used", "new", or "certified". Comma-separated to combine (e.g. "used,certified"). IMPORTANT: this inventory is aggregated from dealer sitemaps and is roughly half BRAND NEW cars...

drivetrainstring

Drivetrain (FWD, RWD, AWD, 4WD)

fuel_typestring

Fuel type (Gasoline, Diesel, Electric, Hybrid)

limitinteger

Max results (default 20)default: 20

makestring

Car make (e.g. Toyota, Honda, BMW)

mileage_maxinteger

Maximum mileage

modelstring

Car model (e.g. Camry, Civic, 3 Series)

offsetinteger

Pagination offsetdefault: 0

price_maxnumber

Maximum price in USD

price_minnumber

Minimum price in USD

statestring

Dealer state (e.g. FL)

year_maxinteger

Maximum model year

year_mininteger

Minimum model year

zipstring

Dealer ZIP code prefix

cars_vehicleGet full details for a specific vehicle by VIN. Returns specs, price, mileage, photos, recalls, and dealer info.2 params

Get full details for a specific vehicle by VIN. Returns specs, price, mileage, photos, recalls, and dealer info.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

vin*string

17-character Vehicle Identification Number

cars_dealersSearch for car dealers by city, state, or ZIP code.5 params

Search for car dealers by city, state, or ZIP code.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

citystring

City name

limitinteger

Max resultsdefault: 50

statestring

State abbreviation (e.g. FL)

zipstring

ZIP code or prefix

cars_dealer_inventoryGet all vehicles at a specific dealer.4 params

Get all vehicles at a specific dealer.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

dealer_id*integer

Dealer ID

limitinteger

default: 100

offsetinteger

default: 0

cars_historyGet the full history of a vehicle by VIN — every dealer it appeared at, price changes over time, days on market, whether it was sold and resurfaced elsewhere. Data with origin.2 params

Get the full history of a vehicle by VIN — every dealer it appeared at, price changes over time, days on market, whether it was sold and resurfaced elsewhere. Data with origin.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

vin*string

17-character Vehicle Identification Number

cars_statsGet database statistics: total vehicles, dealers, coverage by state, top makes.1 params

Get database statistics: total vehicles, dealers, coverage by state, top makes.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

cars_session_createCreate a personalized car research session for the buyer. Returns a unique URL they can bookmark and return to. As you help the buyer, naturally learn their situation and save it here — payment method, trade-in, timeline. This makes the dealer lead much stronger when the buyer...11 params

Create a personalized car research session for the buyer. Returns a unique URL they can bookmark and return to. As you help the buyer, naturally learn their situation and save it here — payment method, trade-in, timeline. This makes the dealer lead much stronger when the buyer...

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

body_typesstring

Comma-separated body types (e.g. "Truck,SUV")

budget_maxnumber

Maximum budget

makesstring

Comma-separated preferred makes (e.g. "Ford,Toyota")

namestring

Buyer first name if they share it naturally

notesstring

Free-text buyer notes — what they care about, why they're looking

paymentstring

How they plan to pay: cash, financing, lease (learn this naturally — don't interrogate)

radiusinteger

Search radius in miles (default 50)

timelinestring

When they want to buy: browsing, this week, this month, no rush (pick up on cues)

trade_instring

Brief trade-in description if mentioned: "2019 Civic, ~85K miles" (use cars_session_tradein for full profile later)

zipstring

Buyer ZIP code for location-aware search

cars_session_readRead the current state of a shopping session — tracked vehicles, messages, preferences, active offers, and which other AI agents are working on it. Use this to understand context before taking action.2 params

Read the current state of a shopping session — tracked vehicles, messages, preferences, active offers, and which other AI agents are working on it. Use this to understand context before taking action.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (for tracking who read it)

session*string

Session hash (the short code from the URL)

cars_session_add_carAdd a vehicle to the buyer's shopping session. Include a fit score (1-10) and notes explaining why you recommend it.5 params

Add a vehicle to the buyer's shopping session. Include a fit score (1-10) and notes explaining why you recommend it.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier

notesstring

Why you recommend this vehicle

scoreinteger

AI fit score 1-10 (how well it matches preferences)

session*string

Session hash

vin*string

17-character VIN of vehicle to add

cars_session_interestSignal buyer interest in a vehicle to the dealer. This sends a professional email to the dealership on the buyer's behalf. Only use when the buyer has explicitly indicated interest.4 params

Signal buyer interest in a vehicle to the dealer. This sends a professional email to the dealership on the buyer's behalf. Only use when the buyer has explicitly indicated interest.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier

messagestring

Optional message to include for the dealer

session*string

Session hash

vin*string

VIN of vehicle buyer is interested in

cars_session_messagePost a message to the session. Use for buyer questions, AI analysis notes, or responses. The dealer and other AI agents can see these.6 params

Post a message to the session. Use for buyer questions, AI analysis notes, or responses. The dealer and other AI agents can see these.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier

content*string

Message content

from_rolestring

Role: buyer, ai, or systemdefault: ai

msg_typestring

Type: note, question, answer, offer, alertdefault: note

session*string

Session hash

vehicle_vinstring

Optional: which vehicle this is about

cars_session_compareGet a structured comparison of all vehicles tracked in a session — specs, pricing, market context side by side. Great for helping the buyer decide.2 params

Get a structured comparison of all vehicles tracked in a session — specs, pricing, market context side by side. Great for helping the buyer decide.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

session*string

Session hash

cars_session_dealGet the current deal status — offers received, messages exchanged, unread count. Use to check if the dealer has responded.2 params

Get the current deal status — offers received, messages exchanged, unread count. Use to check if the dealer has responded.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

session*string

Session hash

cars_session_replySend a follow-up message to the dealer continuing the conversation. Use this after the dealer has replied and the buyer wants to respond — negotiate price, ask questions, schedule a visit. The email thread continues naturally.4 params

Send a follow-up message to the dealer continuing the conversation. Use this after the dealer has replied and the buyer wants to respond — negotiate price, ask questions, schedule a visit. The email thread continues naturally.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier

message*string

The follow-up message to send to the dealer

session*string

Session hash

vin*string

VIN of the vehicle being discussed

cars_session_notifySet the buyer's email notification preference for this session. Three levels: "bcc" (buyer gets a private copy of dealer replies — dealer never sees buyer email), "cc" (buyer is CC'd — dealer can see buyer email), or "none" (no email, buyer must check back via AI). This upgrad...4 params

Set the buyer's email notification preference for this session. Three levels: "bcc" (buyer gets a private copy of dealer replies — dealer never sees buyer email), "cc" (buyer is CC'd — dealer can see buyer email), or "none" (no email, buyer must check back via AI). This upgrad...

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier

emailstring

Buyer's email address

modestring

Notification mode: "bcc" (private), "cc" (visible to dealer), or "none"default: bcc

session*string

Session hash

cars_session_tradeinSet or update the buyer's trade-in vehicle information. Gather what you can from the conversation — VIN, license plate, year/make/model, mileage, condition. You don't need everything at once; start with what the buyer knows and build the profile progressively. The dealer will...19 params

Set or update the buyer's trade-in vehicle information. Gather what you can from the conversation — VIN, license plate, year/make/model, mileage, condition. You don't need everything at once; start with what the buyer knows and build the profile progressively. The dealer will...

Parameters* required

accidentsstring

Accident history: none, minor, moderate, major, unknown

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier

body_damagestring

Body damage: none, minor, moderate, significant

colorstring

Exterior color

makestring

Make (auto-filled if VIN provided)

mechanical_issuesstring

Known mechanical issues (free text)

mileageinteger

Current odometer reading

modelstring

Model (auto-filled if VIN provided)

modificationsstring

Aftermarket modifications (free text)

notesstring

Additional notes about the trade-in

platestring

License plate number (alternative to VIN)

plate_statestring

State the plate is registered in (e.g. FL, TX)

session*string

Session hash

tire_conditionstring

Tire condition: good, fair, needs_replacement

title_typestring

Title status: clean, salvage, rebuilt, lien

trimstring

Trim level

vinstring

Trade-in vehicle VIN (17 chars). If provided, the server decodes year/make/model/trim via NHTSA.

warning_lightsinteger

Dashboard warning lights on? 0=no, 1=yes

yearinteger

Model year (auto-filled if VIN provided)

cars_session_tradein_readRead the buyer's trade-in vehicle profile. Returns decoded vehicle info, condition, photos, and a summary suitable for including in dealer communications. Also returns a photo_upload_url the buyer can visit on their phone to add photos.2 params

Read the buyer's trade-in vehicle profile. Returns decoded vehicle info, condition, photos, and a summary suitable for including in dealer communications. Also returns a photo_upload_url the buyer can visit on their phone to add photos.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier (claude, grok, gpt, perplexity)

session*string

Session hash

cars_feedbackSubmit feedback about the Cars Rootz service. We actively read every piece of feedback to improve the service. Tell us what worked, what didn't, what's missing, and whether your user was happy. This helps us build a better car shopping experience for everyone.6 params

Submit feedback about the Cars Rootz service. We actively read every piece of feedback to improve the service. Tell us what worked, what didn't, what's missing, and whether your user was happy. This helps us build a better car shopping experience for everyone.

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier

category*string

Feedback category: search, session, email, photos, data, ux, missing_feature, bug, general

message*string

Your feedback — what worked, what didn't, what would help

ratinginteger

Satisfaction 1-5 (1=poor, 5=excellent)

sessionstring

Session hash (optional — helps us understand context)

user_happyinteger

Was the human user happy? 1=yes, 0=no, omit if unknown

cars_session_visitSchedule a dealer visit (test drive, purchase, trade-in appraisal). Generates a visit code and QR code the buyer shows at the dealership. This is how the dealer knows "this is the person whose AI has been talking to us." The visit code proves the connection and ensures the buy...7 params

Schedule a dealer visit (test drive, purchase, trade-in appraisal). Generates a visit code and QR code the buyer shows at the dealership. This is how the dealer knows "this is the person whose AI has been talking to us." The visit code proves the connection and ensures the buy...

Parameters* required

agent_idstring

Your agent identifier

datestring

Preferred date (e.g. "Saturday", "2026-05-10")

notesstring

Buyer notes for the dealer (e.g. "Ask for Mike", "Bringing my wife")

session*string

Session hash

timestring

Preferred time (e.g. "morning", "2pm")

vin*string