ROLLIN MCP Server
Wheelchair accessibility data for 98,000+ US locations, delivered through the Model Context Protocol.
---
**The only wheelchair accessibility data source available through MCP.** Search 98,000+ restaurants, cafes, and bars across the US. Get real 0-100 accessibility scores. Submit corrections through natural conversation. One protocol, every platform.
**v1.4** — **Hosted server.** Connect over Streamable HTTP at `https://joinrollin.com/api/mcp` with nothing to install, or run locally via npx. Trial mode still ships with the package: 5 free requests per session, no API key needed, with progressive nudges to a free key when you're ready.
> Nobody should have to call ahead to ask if they can get in the door.
> ROLLIN puts accessibility data where it actually gets used.
## Try It Now — No Key Required
```bash
npx rollin-mcp-server
```
That's it. The server starts in **trial mode** with 5 free requests. Real data, real scores, no signup. When you're ready for unlimited access, grab a free key at **[joinrollin.com/portal](https://joinrollin.com/portal.html)**.
## Why MCP?
[Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) is the open standard for connecting tools to data. No custom integrations. No API wrappers. No glue code.
Build one MCP server → every compatible client gets instant access. Think of it as **USB-C for data**: one plug, universal compatibility. ROLLIN was one of the first accessibility data providers to ship an MCP server.
**If your tool speaks MCP, it speaks accessibility.**
## Quick Start
### Option A: Hosted server (no install)
ROLLIN also runs a hosted MCP server over Streamable HTTP — nothing to run locally, always current:
```bash
claude mcp add --transport http rollin https://joinrollin.com/api/mcp \
--header "X-Api-Key: your_api_key_here"
```
Works in any client that supports remote MCP servers. Send your key as an
`Authorization: Bearer` or `X-Api-Key` header. Any tier works, including Free.
Discovery (initialize, tools/list) needs no key; tool calls require one.
### Option B: Run locally via npx
### 1. Add the Server
```bash
npx rollin-mcp-server
```
No global install. Runs anywhere Node 18+ is available. **Works immediately in trial mode** — no API key needed for your first 5 requests.
### 2. Get a Free API Key (for unlimited access)
Sign up at **[joinrollin.com/portal](https://joinrollin.com/portal.html)** — no credit card required. Set `ROLLIN_API_KEY` in your config to unlock unlimited requests.
### 3. Configure Your Client
Claude Desktop (JSON config)
Add to your MCP client's configuration file:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"rollin": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "rollin-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"ROLLIN_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
Works with any desktop MCP client.
Cursor
Add to `.cursor/mcp.json` in your workspace:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"rollin": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "rollin-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"ROLLIN_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
VS Code
Add to `.vscode/mcp.json` in your workspace:
```json
{
"servers": {
"rollin": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "rollin-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"ROLLIN_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
CLI / Headless
```bash
export ROLLIN_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
npx -y rollin-mcp-server
```
Pipe into any MCP-compatible process.
## Tools
### `search_locations`
Search accessible venues by location, query, and accessibility criteria.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `q` | string | no | Search query (name, cuisine, type) |
| `lat` | number | no | Latitude for location-based search |
| `lng` | number | no | Longitude for location-based search |
| `radius` | number | no | Search radius in miles (default: 10) |
| `min_score` | number | no | Minimum accessibility score 0-100 |
| `limit` | number | no | Max results (default: 20) |
| `lighting` | string | no | Filter by lighting: `bright`, `moderate`, `dim` |
### `get_location_details`
Full accessibility breakdown for a single venue.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `id` | string | yes | Location ID from search results |
Returns: score (0-100), 6 tracked features (`wheelchair_entry`, `accessible_restroom`, `level_entry`, `parking`, `elevator`, `wide_aisles`), environment/lighting data, verification status, community feedback.
### `list_regions`
All coverage areas with location counts. No parameters.
### `submit_feedback`
Submit accessibility corrections through conversation.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `location_id` | string | yes | Location ID |
| `type` | string | yes | Feedback type |
| `message` | string | yes | Description of correction |
### `check_health`
Verify the API is up. No parameters.
## Example Prompts
Once configured, just ask naturally:
- *"Find wheelchair accessible Italian restaurants near Times Square"*
- *"What's the accessibility score for that spot?"*
- *"Which cities does ROLLIN cover?"*
- *"That restaurant has a ramp now — can you update it?"*
## Coverage
**98,000+ scored locations coast to coast**
| State | Regions |
|-------|---------|
| New York | NYC Metro, Hudson Valley, Long Island, Capital Region, Finger Lakes, Western NY, Adirondacks |
| California | LA Metro, SF Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento, Central Coast, Inland Empire |
| Florida | Miami, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Southwest FL |
| Massachusetts | Boston Metro, Western MA |
| Illinois | Northern IL, West-Central IL, Central IL, Southern IL |
| Colorado | Northeast CO, Northwest CO, Southeast CO, Southwest CO |
| Texas | DFW, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso |
| Ohio | Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Northwest OH |
| Georgia | Atlanta Metro, North Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Athens, Albany |
| North Carolina | Charlotte Metro, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheville, Wilmington, Fayetteville |
| South Carolina | Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Spartanburg, Hilton Head, Rock Hill, Florence |
| Idaho | Northern ID, Boise Metro |
| New Jersey | Statewide |
| Pennsylvania | Statewide |
| Washington DC | DC Metro |
## Pricing
The MCP server uses your ROLLIN API key. Same tiers, same limits.
| | Free | Starter | Developer | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Requests** | 1,000/mo | 5,000/mo | 50,000/mo | 500,000/mo |
| **Price** | $0 | $9.99/mo | $29/mo | $149/mo |
**[Get your free key →](https://joinrollin.com/portal.html)**
## Links
| | |
|---|---|
| MCP Server Page | [joinrollin.com/mcp](https://joinrollin.com/mcp) |
| API Reference (Interactive) | [joinrollin.com/api-docs](https://joinrollin.com/api-docs) |
| API Documentation | [joinrollin.com/developers](https://joinrollin.com/developers.html) |
| Developer Portal | [joinrollin.com/portal](https://joinrollin.com/portal.html) |
| API Status | [joinrollin.com/status](https://joinrollin.com/status.html) |
| Python SDK | [stainless-commons/rollin-python](https://github.com/stainless-commons/rollin-python) |
| MCP Protocol Spec | [modelcontextprotocol.io](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) |
## License
MIT — [JoinRollin Inc](https://joinrollin.com)