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io.github.Tomalarrrr/cyclesite-mcp-server

Search, value, sell, and trust-check used bikes on Cyclesite, the UK's used-bicycle marketplace.

Checks passed
13 / 22

1 failed · 8 not measured

Median response
1420 ms

Median of successful probes over 7 days

30-day uptime
Not measured

Share of countable probes over 30 days, including daily rollups. Auth challenges are excluded.

Discovered tools
34

Tool definitions returned by this server

Independent monitoring

Health & checks

Status history

Outdated check

Last connection measurement is over 24 hours old. Current availability is unknown.

Last checked
Check summary by test group
Test areaPassedFailedUnmeasured
ConnectionCan a client connect and discover tools?
500
Reliability & speedDoes it respond consistently and quickly?
004
Access & authenticationWhat is required to use this server?
102
Tool qualityAre the tool definitions usable by an agent?
310
Publisher identityCan the publisher be traced to its source?
402

Unmeasured means there is not enough evidence to decide. How these checks work

Inspect individual checks 22 recorded

Core

  • Pass
    Reachable

    Latest probe returned HTTP 200 in 1420 ms.

  • Pass
    Valid handshake

    protocolVersion 2025-11-25, serverInfo.name cyclesite.

  • Pass
    Lists tools

    tools/list returned 34 tools.

  • Pass
    Current protocol

    Negotiated 2025-11-25. The bar is 2025-06-18 or newer.

  • Pass
    HTTPS

    The endpoint URL is https.

Performance

  • Not measured
    Fast (p50)

    Median latency 1420 ms over 1 samples in 7 days. The bar is 1000 ms. Need at least 5 samples.

  • Not measured
    Consistent (p95)

    95th percentile 1420 ms over 1 samples in 7 days. The bar is 3000 ms. Need at least 20 samples.

  • Not measured
    Reliable (uptime)

    1 of 1 attempts returned a tool list in 30 days (100%). The bar is 99%. Need at least 30 samples.

  • Not measured
    Stable tool list

    Fewer than two successful probes in 30 days, so tool-list stability is not measured.

Access

  • Pass
    Open access

    tools/list succeeded with no credential, and the record declares none.

  • Not measured
    Standard auth

    Auth is not required, so the OAuth metadata check does not apply.

  • Not measured
    Free tier cited

    No publisher quote has been checked.

Tools

  • Pass
    Tools described

    Every tool description is at least 20 characters.

  • Pass
    Valid input schemas

    Every inputSchema is a JSON Schema object.

  • Fail
    Parameters documented

    63 of 114 parameters have a description (55%). The bar is 80%.

  • Pass
    Safety hints

    Every tool sets readOnlyHint or destructiveHint.

Publisher

  • Pass
    Verified namespace

    Listed in the Official MCP Registry.

  • Not measured
    Website matches publisher

    This namespace is not a reverse domain, so the website comparison does not apply.

  • Pass
    Source repo linked

    A repository URL is on file.

  • Pass
    Repo owner matches

    The GitHub repository owner matches the namespace login.

  • Pass
    Recently updated

    Updated 2026-10-27T17:09:16.662486Z, within 180 days.

  • Not measured
    Open-source licence

    The GitHub licence lookup has not returned an OSI result yet.

Start using io.github.Tomalarrrr/cyclesite-mcp-server

Connect to this server

Choose your client, copy the configuration, then enable the server in your client’s MCP settings.

Run this command in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http io-github-tomalarrrr-cyclesite-mcp-server https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/api/mcp-server

Capabilities

Tools 34

check_stolen

Check whether a UK bike's frame (serial) number matches a theft report held by Cyclesite. Live data, checked on every call. Rate-limited per serial number (3 an hour) to prevent enumeration. Example: 'does frame number WTU123456 match a theft report?'. Someone who has found a bike, rather than bought one, can check the frame number and leave the owner a message at https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/stolen-bikes/found.

Discovered
compare_bikes

Side-by-side comparison of up to 3 bikes (each by brand+model[+year]). Returns spec sheets and valuations together, from the same measured UK data as the single-bike spec sheets and valuations. Example: 'compare a Trek Domane SL 6 against a Specialized Roubaix Comp'.

Discovered
draft_listing

Sell-side helper: turn a seller's raw facts into a polished Cyclesite listing draft (title, description, suggested price, photo plan). Does not publish anything: publishing needs a signed-in account (OAuth). Useful for previewing what a listing would look like. Example: 'help me draft a listing for my 2021 Specialized Allez, very good condition, in Bristol'.

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fetch

OpenAI deep-research / company-knowledge compatibility. Fetch the full document for one Cyclesite listing id. Returns { id, title, text, url, metadata }, where text is a plain-prose summary of the listing's description and specs, suitable for direct quoting in deep-research answers.

Discovered
find_similar_listings

Given a Cyclesite listing slug, return up to 5 similar active listings (same category, ±25% price, same brand or frame size weighted higher), as alternatives to one bike. Example: 'show me bikes like that one'.

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get_buying_guide

Search Cyclesite's expert buying guides (24+ articles by cycling-journalism authors). Returns up to 3 matching guides with title, excerpt, difficulty, reading time, and URL. Covers educational questions that don't need live inventory. Example: 'how do I choose a bike size?', 'tips for buying a used e-bike'.

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get_depreciation

Brands ranked by how well (or poorly) they hold their value, from Cyclesite's measured UK used-price data. Returns top N brands by % retained vs new RRP. Example: 'which bike brands hold their value best?'.

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get_listing_detail

Full details for a specific bike listing on Cyclesite: specs, condition, frame number presence, photos, delivery, seller's city. Takes the URL slug from a listing result. Example: 'tell me more about that 2022 Trek Domane'. The marketplace is not the seller: contact goes through the route in `howToContactSeller`, delivery terms are only what `delivery.summary` states, and no seller has agreed a price or delivery through this tool.

Discovered
get_market_health

Buyer's-vs-seller's market signal for the UK used-bike market — should the user buy or sell now? Composite indicator from days-to-sell, asking-vs-sold-price spread, and inventory levels. Example: 'is now a good time to buy a road bike?'. Refreshed nightly.

Discovered
get_market_index

Current UK used-bike market prices by category, from Cyclesite's nightly index. Returns median + range per category (road, mtb, gravel, e-bike, etc.). Example: 'how does the UK used-bike market look right now?'. Refreshed nightly from real UK market prices.

Discovered
get_model_info

Cyclesite catalogue entry for a brand+model: category, year range, model description, key specs, market summary. Reference data — refreshed when models are added or specs change. Example: 'tell me about the Specialized Allez'.

Discovered
get_my_enquiries

Show the messages buyers have sent about the authenticated user's Cyclesite listings, newest first. Each enquiry is one buyer's conversation: its id, the listing, the buyer's latest message, the unread count and whether the seller has replied. The seller can answer an enquiry by its id. Requires OAuth scope `listings:read`. Example: 'any messages about my Trek?'.

Discovered
get_my_messages

Read the buyer's own Cyclesite message threads and any seller replies. With no arguments it lists the buyer's conversations; with a threadId it returns that thread's messages. Enquiries the buyer has sent to sellers appear here. Requires OAuth scope `listings:read`. Example: 'did the seller of that Trek reply yet?'.

Discovered
get_price_trends

UK used-bike price trends over the last N months by category, from Cyclesite's index series. Example: 'how have road-bike prices changed in 2026?'. Monthly data, refreshed at month-end.

Discovered
get_recent_listings

What's new on Cyclesite right now: up to 10 of the freshest active UK listings, refreshed every 15 minutes. Suited to questions like 'what's new today?' or 'any new road bikes this week?' rather than a specific filter. Optional category + maxPrice filters. Live data.

Discovered
get_size_guide

Frame-size recommendation for a rider's height and bike category, the same chart Cyclesite publishes at /bike-size-calculator (height to inside leg to seat tube), refined by real UK listing data where riders' declared heights are available. Children are sized by wheel diameter instead and the tool says so. Example: 'I'm 178cm — what road-bike size do I need?'.

Discovered
get_spec_sheet

Aggregated spec sheet for a brand+model[+year], derived from Cyclesite's live UK inventory plus the catalogue record. Returns the most-common frame material, wheel size, groupset, brakes, weight, and (for e-bikes) motor and battery specs. Example: 'what groupset does a Canyon Endurace usually have?'.

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get_valuation

What a used UK bike is worth right now, Cyclesite's flagship tool. Returns median, range, a measured price-by-model-year curve, confidence level, and comparable active listings. When `year` is given, the answer is resolved against that model year's own measured median and confidence interval, instead of the all-years median. Sourced from real UK sold prices, refreshed nightly. Example: 'what's a 2022 Trek Domane SL 6 worth?'.

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grade_listing_quality

Categorical quality grade for a Cyclesite listing (excellent / good / fair / weak) plus up to 2 wins and 2 flags. Helps a buyer assess trustworthiness; helps a seller self-audit. Example: 'is this listing trustworthy?' (provide the slug). Note: returns the *categorical* judgement only, not the underlying score (intentional to avoid gaming).

Discovered
list_brands

Paginated UK bike-brand catalogue from Cyclesite, ordered by stock level, for checking a brand name, listing the options or paging through the catalogue. Stock counts are returned as bands (none / 1-5 / 6-25 / 26-100 / 100+); Cyclesite doesn't expose precise per-brand inventory. Example: 'what brands of e-bike are available?'.

Discovered
list_models_for_brand

Models for a brand on Cyclesite (paginated). Returns model names, year ranges, in-stock flag. Example: "what Trek road bikes are available?" (brandSlug "trek", category "road").

Discovered
list_my_listings

Show the authenticated user's Cyclesite listings (draft / active / sold). Requires OAuth scope `listings:read`. Example: 'how are my listings doing?'.

Discovered
make_enquiry

Send an enquiry to a Cyclesite seller on the buyer's behalf. It's saved to the buyer's Cyclesite inbox, where the seller's reply also arrives, and the seller is notified. Per-buyer-per-listing daily cap (2/day) prevents spam. Requires OAuth scope `enquiries:respond` (the scope name is shared with seller-side replies). Example: 'message the seller of that Trek and ask whether it has had a service this year and if Saturday collection in Manchester works'.

Discovered
mark_as_sold

Mark a Cyclesite listing as sold, optionally with the final sale price, where it sold and the date it sold. Requires OAuth scope `listings:manage`. Example: 'mark my Trek Domane as sold for £1,750 on Facebook last Saturday'.

Discovered
publish_listing

Publish a Cyclesite listing on the user's behalf. Multi-step: the first call (no draftId) returns step:'photos_required' with a phone-friendly photo upload URL for the seller. Once 3+ photos are uploaded, a call with the same draftId returns either step:'live' (listing is free, no payment needed) or step:'payment_required' with a checkout URL. Idempotent: each call with the same draftId returns the current step. Requires OAuth scope `listings:publish`. When the listing goes live the seller receives a confirmation email with a 24h undo link. Example: 'sell my Trek Domane'.

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recommend_bike_for_budget

Curated picks from Cyclesite's live UK inventory for a budget and intent. Prefers higher-engagement listings. Returns up to 5 picks with a one-line rationale each. Example queries: 'a road bike for £1,500 for weekend rides', 'best e-MTB I can buy under £3,000', 'commuter bike in London under £400'.

Discovered
report_stolen

Step-by-step guidance for reporting a stolen UK bike: police, insurance, listing alerts. Returns a 5-step checklist plus the official Cyclesite report URL. Example: 'my bike was just stolen, what do I do?'.

Discovered
reserve_listing

Hold a Cyclesite listing for 24 hours so other buyers can't claim it while the user decides. The hold is free and advisory: the seller isn't obligated to honour it. We never take a deposit or any payment for a bike; the buyer and seller arrange payment between them. Requires OAuth scope `listings:manage`. Example: 'put a hold on that Trek for me, I want to view it Saturday'.

Discovered
respond_to_enquiry

Send the seller's reply to a buyer who messaged about one of the authenticated user's listings. Takes the id of one of the seller's enquiries. The buyer is notified, and the message tells them an AI assistant sent it on the seller's behalf. Requires OAuth scope `enquiries:respond`. Example: 'reply to my latest enquiry saying it's still available, collection only'.

Discovered
save_search

Subscribe the user to email alerts for Cyclesite listings matching a filter. We email them when a matching bike is listed or drops in price, instantly or in a daily digest, depending on their email preferences. Requires OAuth scope `listings:read` (read-only on data, but this is technically a write: it creates a SavedSearch row on the user's account). Examples: 'let me know when a Trek Domane SL 6 in Manchester under £2,000 appears', 'alert me to any e-MTB drops below £2,500 in Yorkshire'. Each user is capped at 50 active alerts.

Discovered
search

OpenAI deep-research / company-knowledge compatibility. Search Cyclesite's active UK used-bike listings by free-text query (matches title, brand, model). Returns the canonical OpenAI shape: { results: [{ id, title, url }] }. Each result id is a listing id.

Discovered
search_bikes

Search live UK used-bike listings on Cyclesite (the UK's used bicycle marketplace). Filter by brand, category, city, price range, and condition. Returns up to 5 active listings with specs and listing URLs. Live data — refreshed continuously as new bikes are listed. Example queries: 'a Trek Domane in Manchester under £2,000', 'gravel bike, very good condition, near Bristol'.

Discovered
search_by_location

Find Cyclesite listings within a radius of a UK town, city or postcode district (the first half of a postcode, e.g. 'BS1', 'M20'). A full postcode is cut to its district; coordinates are not accepted. Radius capped at 50 miles. Returns up to 10 listings ordered by distance, rounded to the mile, and `searchedFrom` naming the place measured from. Live UK marketplace data. Example: 'used bikes within 25 miles of Leicester' or 'road bikes near LE10'.

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suggest_listing_price

For a seller about to list: suggested ask, floor, and ceiling for their bike's brand+model[+year][+condition] on the UK market. Same measured UK used-price data as the valuations, framed as seller guidance. When `year` is given, the ask is anchored on that model year's own median rather than the all-years median. Example: 'I'm selling a 2021 Specialized Allez in good condition, what should I ask?'.

Discovered

Recent measurements

Probe history

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Latest stored probes. Raw probe rows are kept for 14 days.
CheckedResultResponseTools
Connected1420 ms34