NYC FHV Intelligence API
A solo builder uses this MCP to verify NYC TLC for-hire vehicle licenses and identify renewal opportunities in real-time without maintaining their own regulatory database.
Overview
io.github.MatchupLabs/nycfhv is a MCP server for the Grow phase that verifies NYC TLC for-hire vehicle licenses and fetches renewal-window lead data through your agent.
What is this MCP server?
- Real-time NYC TLC license verification
- Automated renewal-window lead identification
- MCP protocol for seamless integration
- Server version 0.1.0 on npm identifier @matchuplabs/nycfhv-mcp
- Default API base https://fhv.matchup.dev
- stdio transport with required secret FHV_API_KEY
What problem does it solve?
Checking TLC license status and spotting upcoming renewals by hand is slow and error-prone when you are building or running NYC for-hire vehicle software.
Who is it for?
Indie builders shipping API or agent workflows for NYC taxi, black car, or FHV fleet operators who need compliance checks plus renewal outreach lists.
Skip if: Builders outside NYC for-hire licensing who only need generic vehicle or DMV data without TLC-specific intelligence.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After you register the server and FHV_API_KEY, your agent can run live license checks and renewal lead lookups inside your workflow.
- Agent-callable TLC for-hire license verification results
- Renewal-window lead lookup responses from the FHV API
- Configurable connection via FHV_BASE_URL when not using the default host
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Journey fit
This tool belongs in build phase because it provides ready-made regulatory data integration to accelerate feature development for NYC mobility applications. Integrations subphase is ideal because this MCP connects external NYC TLC regulatory data directly into applications via standardized protocol.
How it compares
Paid FHV data MCP integration, not a reusable agent skill or local scraper.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.MatchupLabs/nycfhv for?
Solo developers and small teams building tools for NYC for-hire vehicle businesses that must verify TLC licenses and act on renewal timing.
When should I use io.github.MatchupLabs/nycfhv?
Use it when your agent or app needs authoritative, up-to-date TLC license verification or renewal-window leads during customer onboarding, ops, or growth campaigns.
How do I add io.github.MatchupLabs/nycfhv to my agent?
Install @matchuplabs/nycfhv-mcp, set FHV_API_KEY from matchuplabs.com (fhv-intelligence), optionally FHV_BASE_URL, and add the stdio MCP server entry in Claude Code or Cursor.