Is io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp safe to use?

io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp?

io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What can io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp do?

io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp provides 10 tools: activity, location, Free, Starter, Pro and 5 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.

What AI clients work with io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp?

io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.

Is io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp actively maintained?

io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp is less actively maintained — last commit was 122 days ago.

io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp

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Look up permits, licenses, and fees for food service businesses in Austin, SF, and NYC.

1.8M/wk 10 tools GitHub npm

No known CVEs

No license

Maintained

Last commit 122d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, sse, http

10 tools · ~245 tok

Grade A · 0.1% of 200K ctx

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io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp is an MCP server that look up permits, licenses, and fees for food service businesses in Austin, SF, and NYC. Its tool list has not been published yet over stdio, sse and http, requires no API key, and scores 82/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

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

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What io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp does

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?"

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Score breakdown

82/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−18

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~245 tokens total

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Is io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp safe to use?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp do?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp provides 10 tools: activity, location, Free, Starter, Pro and 5 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp is less actively maintained — last commit was 122 days ago.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

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

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Read me

What io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp does

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?"

Test This Server

Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked — your result helps other developers.

npx -y 'args' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"

After testing, let us know if it worked:

README

@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 claude_desktop_config.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: food_truck | restaurant | catering | cottage_food
location: austin_tx | san_francisco_ca | new_york_city_ny
category (optional): health | fire | zoning | building | alcohol | tax | business_registration | certification

`list_locations`

Get all supported locations.

`get_requirement_detail`

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

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Scored, not listed

Why this score

Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.

Score breakdown

82/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−18

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

Checked args against OSV.dev.

Inventory

Tools (10)

Click any tool to inspect its schema.

~245 tokens total

Community

Reviews

Be the first to review

Have you used this server?

Share your experience — it helps other developers decide.

How easy was setup?Did it work reliably?How was the documentation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp safe to use?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp do?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp provides 10 tools: activity, location, Free, Starter, Pro and 5 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.benswork-space/canido-mcp is less actively maintained — last commit was 122 days ago.