# CarsXE Docs

> Official documentation for the CarsXE Vehicle Data API

## Agent Discovery

- [Agent manifest](https://docs.carsxe.com/.well-known/agent.json): Farming Labs discovery manifest
- [API catalog](https://docs.carsxe.com/.well-known/api-catalog): RFC 9727 API catalog
- [Agent Skills index](https://docs.carsxe.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json): Hashed Agent Skills discovery

## Sections

- [Products](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/llms.txt)
- [Guides](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/guides/llms.txt)
- [SDKs](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/llms.txt)
- [Integrations](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/llms.txt)

## API Schemas

- OpenAPI schema: Machine-readable schema at https://docs.carsxe.com/api/docs?format=openapi (also /api/openapi); rendered reference at https://docs.carsxe.com/api-reference

## Pages

- [Documentation](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs.md): Welcome to CarsXE API's documentation.
- [Get Started](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/get-started.md): Everything you need to start building with the CarsXE Vehicle Data API.
- [Agentic Payments](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/guides/agentic-payments.md): Let AI agents pay for supported CarsXE API calls with x402, without first creating or storing a CarsXE API key.
- [Agents & AI](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/guides/agents.md): Everything you need to use CarsXE vehicle data APIs from AI coding agents, LLMs, and automated pipelines — including browser-based onboarding, machine-readable documentation, and content negotiation.
- [Errors](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/guides/errors.md): Every error the CarsXE API returns — what it means, why it happened, and how to fix it. Includes the error envelope, status codes, and retry guidance.
- [Organizations](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/guides/organizations.md): Organizations let you share CarsXE API access with your team. Invite members, assign roles, and manage organization-wide API keys from a single workspace.
- [Rate Limits & Quotas](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/guides/rate-limits.md): How CarsXE usage limits work — included monthly volume, the 429 response shape, overage billing, credit-wallet 402/503 responses, usage alerts, and how to handle limits in code.
- [Supported Countries](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/guides/supported-countries.md): Reference for the country parameter accepted by CarsXE API endpoints — valid values, regional requirements, and per-endpoint coverage.
- [API Workflows and Real-Life Use Cases](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/guides/workflows.md): Combine CarsXE endpoints into practical vehicle-data workflows for dealerships, insurers, fleets, marketplaces, parking, and repair platforms.
- [Google ADK](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/adk-quickstart.md): Connect the CarsXE MCP server to your Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) agents — decode VINs and plates, get market values, history, recalls, liens, images, and OBD codes with natural language.
- [Claude Plugin](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/claude-quickstart.md): Access the full suite of CarsXE vehicle data APIs directly from Claude Code — decode VINs, look up license plates, get market values, check history, recalls, liens, OBD codes, and more.
- [Codex Plugin](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/codex-quickstart.md): Access the full suite of CarsXE vehicle data APIs directly from OpenAI Codex — decode VINs, look up license plates, get market values, check history, recalls, liens, OBD codes, and more.
- [Gemini Extension](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/gemini-quickstart.md): Access the full suite of CarsXE vehicle data APIs directly from Gemini CLI — decode VINs, look up license plates, get market values, check history, recalls, liens, OBD codes, and more.
- [Make](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/make-quickstart.md): Build visual CarsXE automation scenarios in Make for VIN decoding, plate lookups, market values, history checks, recalls, and other vehicle data workflows.
- [MCP Server](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/mcp.md): CarsXE MCP server for AI editors and CLIs — Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Claude CLI, Gemini CLI, Kiro CLI, and Codex CLI.
- [n8n](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/n8n-quickstart.md): Connect CarsXE vehicle data APIs to your n8n workflows — decode VINs, look up license plates, check vehicle history, market values, recalls, and more using the official CarsXE node.
- [OpenClaw Skill](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/openclaw-quickstart.md): Access the full suite of CarsXE vehicle data APIs directly from OpenClaw — decode VINs, look up license plates, get market values, check history, recalls, liens, OBD codes, and more.
- [Snowflake](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/snowflake-quickstart.md): Access comprehensive vehicle data directly in Snowflake through CarsXE's powerful API. This Native App provides an intuitive Streamlit interface and SQL callable procedures for seamless integration into your data workflows.
- [Zapier](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/integrations/zapier-quickstart.md): Connect CarsXE vehicle data APIs to Zapier workflows and automate VIN decoding, plate lookups, market values, history checks, recalls, and more.
- [International VIN Decoding](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/international-vin-decoder.md): Decode non-US VINs from international markets into structured vehicle identity, manufacturer, and technical attributes.
- [Lien & Theft](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/lien-theft.md): Check whether a vehicle has active liens or has been reported stolen.
- [Market Value](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/market-value.md): Estimate wholesale, retail, trade-in, and auction values for a vehicle by VIN, with optional mileage, state, and condition adjustments.
- [OBD Codes Decoder](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/obd-codes-decoder.md): Decode an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code into a readable diagnosis.
- [Ownership](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/ownership.md): Resolve vehicle owners, contact details, and address residents from CarsXE's identity graph — by VIN, name and address, address alone, or ZIP code. Enterprise only.
- [Plate Decoder](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/plate-decoder.md): Look up vehicle data by license plate number and state across 50+ countries.
- [Recalls](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/recalls.md): Check for open safety recalls associated with any VIN.
- [Recalls Batch](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/recalls-batch.md): Check thousands of vehicles for safety recalls in a single batch by submitting VINs and polling for results.
- [Recalls by YMM](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/recalls-ymm.md): Look up safety recalls by year, make, and model — no VIN needed.
- [Recognition](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/recognition.md): Extract license plates and VINs from images using computer vision.
- [Specifications](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/specifications.md): Decode any 17-character VIN and retrieve full vehicle specifications — make, model, year, engine, equipment, and more.
- [Vehicle History](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/vehicle-history.md): Retrieve comprehensive history reports including title records, salvage events, and insurance data.
- [Vehicle Images](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/vehicle-images.md): Retrieve photos of any vehicle by make, model, and year — filter by angle, color, and size.
- [Year Make Model](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/year-make-model.md): Look up vehicle data by year, make, and model when you do not have a VIN.
- [YMM Options](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/products/ymm-options.md): Populate Year, Make, Model, and Variant dropdown menus — one API call returns one layer.
- [CLI](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/cli.md): CarsXE command-line interface — query vehicle data from your terminal or AI agent.
- [C#](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/csharp.md): Official CarsXE SDK for C# and .NET.
- [Go](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/go.md): Official CarsXE SDK for Go.
- [Java](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/java.md): Official CarsXE SDK for Java.
- [Node.js](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/node.md): Official CarsXE SDK for Node.js and TypeScript.
- [PHP](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/php.md): Official CarsXE SDK for PHP.
- [Python](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/python.md): Official CarsXE SDK for Python.
- [Ruby](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/ruby.md): Official CarsXE SDK for Ruby.
- [Swift](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/sdks/swift.md): Official CarsXE SDK for Swift.
- [CarsXE on RapidAPI](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-07-28.md): Twelve CarsXE endpoints are now live on the RapidAPI marketplace, each with its own playground.
- [Recall Availability Reason](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-07-08.md): Recalls responses now include not_available_reason when the data source explains why a remedy is not yet available.
- [New Docs Site](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-07-06.md): A dedicated documentation experience with guided onboarding, an interactive API reference, and full product docs.
- [Recalls by YMM](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-07-01.md): Look up open recalls using just year, make, and model — no VIN needed.
- [Reduced Language Support](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-06-23.md): Supported languages for the website are now limited to English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Portuguese (Brazil).
- [Automatic Image Quality Filtering](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-06-22.md): Vehicle Images results are now filtered for quality by default — set validate=false to get the old, unfiltered behavior.
- [More Reliable Org Invitations](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-06-11.md): Organization invitation limits and processing are now enforced more consistently.
- [Longer-Lasting Billing Links](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-06-08.md): "Update payment method" links in billing reminder emails now stay valid for up to 7 days instead of going stale.
- [Faster One-Time Reports](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-06-05.md): Report generation and delivery is significantly faster for one-time vehicle reports.
- [International VIN Decoding Fallback](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-06-04.md): More non-US VINs now return complete results instead of a partial response.
- [Billing Grace Period](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-06-03.md): A grace period keeps API access active after a failed renewal, and reminder emails now warn you before your card expires.
- [Plan Fit Dashboard](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-05-30.md): See if a different plan would save you money, and request a billing threshold change, right from the developer dashboard.
- [OpenClaw Integration Guide](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-05-26.md): A new quickstart guide covers connecting CarsXE to OpenClaw agents.
- [Pricing Calculator](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-05-12.md): Pick a plan and estimate monthly costs by expected API usage, right on the Pricing page.
- [Instant API Key Revocation](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-05-01.md): Revoking or rotating an API key now takes effect immediately, instead of a short window where the old key could still work.
- [EU API Hostname](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-04-30.md): A dedicated eu-api.carsxe.com hostname and /eu routes cut latency for European customers on five endpoint families.
- [European Plate Decoder Expansion](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-04-29.md): Broader and more reliable plate decoding across Romania, Taiwan, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Estonia.
- [Overage Billing Control](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-04-22.md): Choose whether API usage continues past your monthly limit — new accounts start with overage off by default.
- [Browser-Based Sign-In](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-04-21.md): A new browser-based sign-in flow connects your API key automatically — no more manual copy/paste.
- [AI-Readable Docs Feed](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-04-18.md): An expanded AI-readable documentation feed helps AI assistants give more accurate answers about CarsXE.
- [Bulk Recall Batch](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-04-16.md): Submit large VIN lists — including CSV — and get batch recall results from the API or dashboard.
- [One-Time Vehicle Reports](https://docs.carsxe.com/docs/changelogs/2026-04-15.md): Buy a single vehicle report by VIN, plate, or YMM — no subscription needed.