Shop Boss MCP by usefulapi
RemoteAbout Shop Boss MCP by usefulapi
Shop Boss MCP by usefulapi connects Shop Boss data to MCP clients for automotive repair shops. Its read-only tools cover repair orders, appointments, customer and vehicle records, parts, and shop reference data.
Key features
- 01List appointments, customers and vehicles
- 02Read repair orders and their parts
- 03Browse inventory parts and part sales
- 04Retrieve recommended repairs and canned jobs
- 05View employees, suppliers and shop reference data
Use cases
- 01Review a shop's upcoming appointments
- 02Look up a customer's vehicle and repair orders
- 03Check parts inventory and sales
- 04Consult shop hours, bays and service categories
MCP support
An MCP server providing read-only tools for Shop Boss appointments, customers, vehicles, repair orders, parts, and shop reference data. It connects through a hosted OAuth authorization flow.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-shop-boss https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-shop-boss":{"type":"http","url":"https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-shop-boss":{"type":"http","url":"https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-shop-boss":{"type":"http","url":"https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-shop-boss":{"serverUrl":"https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMEShop Boss MCP by usefulapi
Remote MCP endpoint: https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcp
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http shop-boss https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"shop-boss": {
"url": "https://shop-boss.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your Shop Boss credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/shop-boss/
Connect with your Shop Boss credentials using the hosted authorization flow.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
shopboss_list_appointments | read | List appointments |
shopboss_list_customers | read | List customers |
shopboss_list_vehicles | read | List vehicles |
shopboss_list_repair_orders | read | List repair orders |
shopboss_list_order_parts | read | List repair-order parts |
shopboss_list_parts | read | List inventory parts |
shopboss_list_part_sales | read | List part sales |
shopboss_list_recommended_repairs | read | List recommended repairs |
shopboss_list_canned_jobs | read | List canned jobs |
shopboss_list_employees | read | List employee directory |
shopboss_list_suppliers | read | List suppliers |
shopboss_list_bays | read | List service bays |
shopboss_list_complaint_categories | read | List complaint categories |
shopboss_list_shop_hours | read | List shop hours |
shopboss_list_sources | read | List customer sources |
shopboss_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
shopboss_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
shopboss_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro or Pro+ |
shopboss_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro (per API key) | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with shopboss_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with shopboss_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running shopboss_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
See the repository license.
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