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ADAS Safe × CarsXE
How ADAS Safe uses CarsXE Specifications and Images APIs to document repairs, save time on every job, and power Track.
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The CarsXE Blog
Vehicle-data guides, real-world use cases, and product updates
Everything we're learning about VINs, plates, and building on the CarsXE API — alongside deep-dive use cases and SDK walkthroughs.
ADAS Safe × CarsXE
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FeaturedNew product
Introducing One Time Report
An instant PDF vehicle report by VIN, plate, or YMM for a flat $5 — no CarsXE account or API key required.
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Integration Guides
Integrate the API in your stack
Python
Introducing the Python SDKIntroducing the Python SDK
Async-first VIN decoding, market value, history and recalls for any Python app.
Node.js
Introducing the Node.js SDKIntroducing the Node.js SDK
TypeScript-friendly client for JavaScript and Node.js back ends.
PHP
Introducing the PHP SDKIntroducing the PHP SDK
PHP 8.1+ client built on Guzzle for Laravel, Symfony and plain PHP apps.
Go
Introducing the Go packageIntroducing the Go package
Idiomatic Go client for high-throughput vehicle data pipelines.
Java
Introducing the Java SDKIntroducing the Java SDK
JDK 11+ client published to Maven Central for any JVM application.
.NET
Introducing the .NET SDKIntroducing the .NET SDK
Async .NET client for ASP.NET, Worker Services and Azure Functions.
Ruby
Introducing the Ruby gemIntroducing the Ruby gem
Friendly Ruby gem for Rails, Sinatra and plain Ruby scripts.
Swift
Introducing the Swift packageIntroducing the Swift package
Swift Package for iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and server-side Swift.
CarsXE CLI
Introducing the CarsXE CLIIntroducing the CarsXE CLI
Query VINs, plates, market value, recalls and more straight from your terminal.
MCP
Introducing the CarsXE MCP serverIntroducing the CarsXE MCP server
Plug CarsXE vehicle data into Claude, Cursor, VS Code and any MCP-compatible client.
Claude Code
Introducing the CarsXE plugin for Claude CodeIntroducing the CarsXE plugin for Claude Code
Bring VIN decoding, plate lookups and market value into your Claude Code workflow.
Codex
Introducing the CarsXE plugin for OpenAI CodexIntroducing the CarsXE plugin for OpenAI Codex
Bring VIN decoding, plate lookups and market value into your OpenAI Codex workflow.
Gemini CLI
Introducing the CarsXE Gemini CLI extensionIntroducing the CarsXE Gemini CLI extension
Add CarsXE skills to Gemini CLI and let it answer vehicle data questions for you.
OpenClaw
Introducing the CarsXE skill for OpenClawIntroducing the CarsXE skill for OpenClaw
Give your OpenClaw agent vehicle data superpowers in a single command.
Snowflake
Introducing the CarsXE Snowflake Native AppIntroducing the CarsXE Snowflake Native App
Decode VINs and enrich vehicle datasets without leaving your Snowflake account.
n8n
Introducing the official CarsXE n8n nodeIntroducing the official CarsXE n8n node
Wire CarsXE vehicle data into any n8n workflow without writing code.
Zapier
Introducing the CarsXE Zapier integrationIntroducing the CarsXE Zapier integration
Connect CarsXE to 8,000+ Zapier apps and automate vehicle data workflows in minutes.
Make
Introducing the CarsXE Make integrationIntroducing the CarsXE Make integration
Build visual CarsXE scenarios in Make alongside 1,800+ apps — no code required.
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