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Canido MCP server

by benswork-space·io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp·v0.1.1
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Look up permits, licenses, and fees for food service businesses in Austin, SF, and NYC.

C69/100grade C
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Canido tools (3)

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  • get_requirement_detail

    Get detailed information about a specific permit or requirement by its ID.

  • list_locations

    List all locations (cities) currently supported by CanIDo for regulatory lookups.

  • lookup_requirements

    Look up what permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements are needed for a business activity in a specific location. Returns detailed requirements including fees, agencies, processing times, prerequisites, and common gotchas.

Public scan report

scanner v0.1.9 · 2026-09-27 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it

no findings
  • Code scan3 source files scanned25/25
  • –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
  • –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
  • Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
  • Maintenancelast push 157 days ago8/15
  • Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner6/10
Overall 69/100. Components that don't apply are left out of the denominator. Any critical finding is an F.RubricAppeal a findingJSON

How Canido compares

Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.

Safety score
69/100
higher than 33% of 48,255 servers
Tools
3
the typical server has 7
Tools that change things
0%
typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
Downloads a week
37
more than 28% of 12,191 servers with a package

What its tools let an agent do: 3 read

Install Canido in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code

Runs npx -y @canido/mcp-server on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.

claude mcp add canido-mcp -- npx -y @canido/mcp-server
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What the publisher says

From the Canido repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub

@canido/mcp-server

MCP server for CanIDo — the regulatory intelligence API that answers: "What permits, licenses, or regulations apply if I want to do X at location Y?"

Give any MCP-compatible AI agent (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Continue, etc.) the ability to look up structured permit requirements for food service businesses in:

  • 🤠 Austin, TX
  • 🌉 San Francisco, CA
  • 🗽 New York City, NY

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to your claudedesktopconfig.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canido": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@canido/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "CANIDO_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Get a free API key at canido-api-production.up.railway.app (10 queries/month, no credit card required).

Cursor / Continue / other MCP clients

Any MCP-compatible client will work. Point them at:

command: npx
args: ["-y", "@canido/mcp-server"]
env:
  CANIDO_API_KEY: your_api_key

Tools

lookup_requirements

Look up permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements for a business activity in a specific location.

Parameters:

  • activity: foodtruck | restaurant | catering | cottagefood
  • location: austintx | sanfranciscoca | newyorkcityny
  • category (optional): health | fire | zoning | building | alcohol | tax | business_registration | certification

list_locations

Get all supported locations.

getrequirementdetail

Get detailed info about a specific requirement by ID.

Example

Ask Claude:

"What do I need to open a food truck in Austin?"

Claude will call lookup_requirements and come back with structured data: permits, fees, agencies, processing times, prerequisites, and common gotchas.

Pricing

  • Free: 10 queries/month
  • Starter: $49/mo — 500 queries/month
  • Pro: $199/mo — 5,000 queries/month + bulk lookups + regulatory change webhooks
  • Enterprise: Custom

License

MIT

Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.

Canido: common questions

Is Canido MCP server safe?
With care: it is graded C, so read the findings first (69/100). Read the Canido safety report
How do I install Canido?
It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
Does Canido need an API key?
Yes. The registry entry asks for CANIDO_API_KEY.
Is Canido maintained?
The last commit was 195 days ago (2026-04-23). The latest release is v0.1.1.
How does Canido compare with other MCP servers?
safety score 69/100 (higher than 33% of 48,255 servers); tools 3 (the typical server has 7); tools that change things 0% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.