drivly/auto-dev-skill

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 .
## Install
### CLI + MCP + SDK (one command)
bash
npm install -g @auto.dev/sdk
This 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
### Configure MCP for your AI tools
bash
auto mcp install
Auto-configures the MCP server in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Cursor in one step.
### Authenticate
bash
auto login
OAuth login — no API key needed for CLI and MCP usage after this.
### Coding agent skill (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf)
bash
npx skills add drivly/auto-dev-skill
bash
# 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 codex
### OpenClaw / ClawHub
bash
clawhub install auto-dev
Or paste the URL directly into your OpenClaw chat:
Install this skill: https://github.com/drivly/auto-dev-skill
### Set Your API Key
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:
bash
export AUTODEV_API_KEY="sk_ad_your_key_here"
Add this to your shell profile (~/.zshrc, ~/.bashrc) to persist it.
## What It Does
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.
## Supported APIs
### V2 APIs (Primary)
| Endpoint | Plan | Description |
| Vehicle Listings | Free | Search millions of active listings |
| VIN Decode | Free | Decode any VIN to vehicle data |
| Vehicle Photos | Free | 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 |