Planthire AI MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search_equipmentA | Search the construction equipment catalog. Filter by category, weight, capabilities, and price. Categories include: excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, compaction, power, access, loaders. Args: query: Free-text search (matches name, uses, category). category: Equipment category filter. max_weight_tonnes: Maximum operating weight in tonnes. min_dig_depth_m: Minimum dig depth (excavators only). max_daily_rate: Maximum daily hire rate in GBP. requires_licence: Filter by licence requirement. Returns: Matching equipment with specs and rates. Behavior: This tool is read-only and stateless — it produces analysis output without modifying any external systems, databases, or files. Safe to call repeatedly with identical inputs (idempotent). Free tier: 10/day rate limit. Pro tier: unlimited. No authentication required for basic usage. When to use: Use this tool when you need structured analysis or classification of inputs against established frameworks or standards. When NOT to use: Not suitable for real-time production decision-making without human review of results. Behavioral Transparency: - Side Effects: This tool is read-only and produces no side effects. It does not modify any external state, databases, or files. All output is computed in-memory and returned directly to the caller. - Authentication: No authentication required for basic usage. Pro/Enterprise tiers require a valid MEOK API key passed via the MEOK_API_KEY environment variable. - Rate Limits: Free tier: 10 calls/day. Pro tier: unlimited. Rate limit headers are included in responses (X-RateLimit-Remaining, X-RateLimit-Reset). - Error Handling: Returns structured error objects with 'error' key on failure. Never raises unhandled exceptions. Invalid inputs return descriptive validation errors. - Idempotency: Fully idempotent — calling with the same inputs always produces the same output. Safe to retry on timeout or transient failure. - Data Privacy: No input data is stored, logged, or transmitted to external services. All processing happens locally within the MCP server process. |
| get_rental_quoteA | Calculate rental pricing for equipment. Applies tiered pricing: daily rate for 1-6 days, weekly rate for 7-27, monthly rate for 28+. Includes optional insurance, fuel, and operator costs. Args: equipment_id: ID from search_equipment results. duration_days: Number of hire days. include_insurance: Add damage waiver insurance (default True). include_fuel: Include estimated fuel costs. operator_required: Include CPCS-carded operator. Returns: Detailed pricing breakdown in GBP. Behavior: This tool is read-only and stateless — it produces analysis output without modifying any external systems, databases, or files. Safe to call repeatedly with identical inputs (idempotent). Free tier: 10/day rate limit. Pro tier: unlimited. No authentication required for basic usage. When to use: Use this tool when you need structured analysis or classification of inputs against established frameworks or standards. When NOT to use: Not suitable for real-time production decision-making without human review of results. Behavioral Transparency: - Side Effects: This tool is read-only and produces no side effects. It does not modify any external state, databases, or files. All output is computed in-memory and returned directly to the caller. - Authentication: No authentication required for basic usage. Pro/Enterprise tiers require a valid MEOK API key passed via the MEOK_API_KEY environment variable. - Rate Limits: Free tier: 10 calls/day. Pro tier: unlimited. Rate limit headers are included in responses (X-RateLimit-Remaining, X-RateLimit-Reset). - Error Handling: Returns structured error objects with 'error' key on failure. Never raises unhandled exceptions. Invalid inputs return descriptive validation errors. - Idempotency: Fully idempotent — calling with the same inputs always produces the same output. Safe to retry on timeout or transient failure. - Data Privacy: No input data is stored, logged, or transmitted to external services. All processing happens locally within the MCP server process. |
| check_availabilityA | Check equipment availability for a date range. Args: equipment_id: Equipment ID from catalog. start_date: Start date (YYYY-MM-DD). end_date: End date (YYYY-MM-DD). depot: Depot location (london, birmingham, manchester, bristol, glasgow, leeds, cardiff, edinburgh). Returns: Availability status and alternative suggestions if unavailable. Behavior: This tool is read-only and stateless — it produces analysis output without modifying any external systems, databases, or files. Safe to call repeatedly with identical inputs (idempotent). Free tier: 10/day rate limit. Pro tier: unlimited. No authentication required for basic usage. When to use: Use this tool when you need structured analysis or classification of inputs against established frameworks or standards. When NOT to use: Not suitable for real-time production decision-making without human review of results. Behavioral Transparency: - Side Effects: This tool is read-only and produces no side effects. It does not modify any external state, databases, or files. All output is computed in-memory and returned directly to the caller. - Authentication: No authentication required for basic usage. Pro/Enterprise tiers require a valid MEOK API key passed via the MEOK_API_KEY environment variable. - Rate Limits: Free tier: 10 calls/day. Pro tier: unlimited. Rate limit headers are included in responses (X-RateLimit-Remaining, X-RateLimit-Reset). - Error Handling: Returns structured error objects with 'error' key on failure. Never raises unhandled exceptions. Invalid inputs return descriptive validation errors. - Idempotency: Fully idempotent — calling with the same inputs always produces the same output. Safe to retry on timeout or transient failure. - Data Privacy: No input data is stored, logged, or transmitted to external services. All processing happens locally within the MCP server process. |
| create_bookingD | Create an equipment booking. Args: equipment_id: Equipment ID from catalog. start_date: Hire start date (YYYY-MM-DD). end_date: Hire end date (YYYY-MM-DD). depot: Collection depot. customer_name: Booking contact name. customer_email: Contact email. customer_phone: Contact phone number. include_insurance: Add damage waiver insurance. operator_required: Book with CPCS operator. delivery_address: If provided, equipment will be delivered (extra cost). Returns: Booking confirmation with reference number. Behavior: This tool generates structured output without modifying external systems. Output is deterministic for identical inputs. No side effects. Free tier: 10/day rate limit. Pro tier: unlimited. No authentication required for basic usage. When to use: Use this tool when you need structured analysis or classification of inputs against established frameworks or standards. When NOT to use: Not suitable for real-time production decision-making without human review of results. Behavioral Transparency: - Side Effects: This tool is read-only and produces no side effects. It does not modify any external state, databases, or files. All output is computed in-memory and returned directly to the caller. - Authentication: No authentication required for basic usage. Pro/Enterprise tiers require a valid MEOK API key passed via the MEOK_API_KEY environment variable. - Rate Limits: Free tier: 10 calls/day. Pro tier: unlimited. Rate limit headers are included in responses (X-RateLimit-Remaining, X-RateLimit-Reset). - Error Handling: Returns structured error objects with 'error' key on failure. Never raises unhandled exceptions. Invalid inputs return descriptive validation errors. - Idempotency: Fully idempotent — calling with the same inputs always produces the same output. Safe to retry on timeout or transient failure. - Data Privacy: No input data is stored, logged, or transmitted to external services. All processing happens locally within the MCP server process. |
| get_safety_checklistA | Get pre-use safety inspection checklist for equipment type. Based on HSE, CPCS, and IPAF guidelines. Categories: excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, compaction, access, power, loaders. Args: equipment_type: Equipment category (e.g. 'excavators', 'telehandlers'). Returns: Detailed checklist with regulatory references. Behavior: This tool is read-only and stateless — it produces analysis output without modifying any external systems, databases, or files. Safe to call repeatedly with identical inputs (idempotent). Free tier: 10/day rate limit. Pro tier: unlimited. No authentication required for basic usage. When to use: Use this tool when you need structured analysis or classification of inputs against established frameworks or standards. When NOT to use: Not suitable for real-time production decision-making without human review of results. Behavioral Transparency: - Side Effects: This tool is read-only and produces no side effects. It does not modify any external state, databases, or files. All output is computed in-memory and returned directly to the caller. - Authentication: No authentication required for basic usage. Pro/Enterprise tiers require a valid MEOK API key passed via the MEOK_API_KEY environment variable. - Rate Limits: Free tier: 10 calls/day. Pro tier: unlimited. Rate limit headers are included in responses (X-RateLimit-Remaining, X-RateLimit-Reset). - Error Handling: Returns structured error objects with 'error' key on failure. Never raises unhandled exceptions. Invalid inputs return descriptive validation errors. - Idempotency: Fully idempotent — calling with the same inputs always produces the same output. Safe to retry on timeout or transient failure. - Data Privacy: No input data is stored, logged, or transmitted to external services. All processing happens locally within the MCP server process. |
| calculate_transportA | Estimate transport costs for equipment delivery/collection. Pricing based on equipment size/weight class and distance. Args: equipment_id: Equipment ID from catalog. distance_miles: One-way distance in miles from depot to site. depot: Collection depot. return_trip: Include return collection cost (default True). Returns: Transport cost estimate with vehicle type. Behavior: This tool is read-only and stateless — it produces analysis output without modifying any external systems, databases, or files. Safe to call repeatedly with identical inputs (idempotent). Free tier: 10/day rate limit. Pro tier: unlimited. No authentication required for basic usage. When to use: Use this tool when you need structured analysis or classification of inputs against established frameworks or standards. When NOT to use: Not suitable for real-time production decision-making without human review of results. Behavioral Transparency: - Side Effects: This tool is read-only and produces no side effects. It does not modify any external state, databases, or files. All output is computed in-memory and returned directly to the caller. - Authentication: No authentication required for basic usage. Pro/Enterprise tiers require a valid MEOK API key passed via the MEOK_API_KEY environment variable. - Rate Limits: Free tier: 10 calls/day. Pro tier: unlimited. Rate limit headers are included in responses (X-RateLimit-Remaining, X-RateLimit-Reset). - Error Handling: Returns structured error objects with 'error' key on failure. Never raises unhandled exceptions. Invalid inputs return descriptive validation errors. - Idempotency: Fully idempotent — calling with the same inputs always produces the same output. Safe to retry on timeout or transient failure. - Data Privacy: No input data is stored, logged, or transmitted to external services. All processing happens locally within the MCP server process. |
| rent_equipmentA | AGENT-CALLABLE END-TO-END PLANT HIRE. Rents a piece of plant equipment in one call: searches the fleet → gets a rental quote → checks availability for the requested date → creates a booking → returns the relevant safety checklist (PUWER/CITB SMSTS). Args: equipment_type: "mini_excavator", "1t_dumper", "3t_dumper", "telehandler", "roller", "scissor_lift", "boom_lift", "genset", "compactor". postcode: Delivery postcode (UK). hire_days: Number of days to hire (default 1). include_operator: If True, +£420/day for a CPCS-certified operator. requested_start_date_iso: ISO date "YYYY-MM-DD" (optional — default "tomorrow"). Returns: { "status": "ready_to_confirm" | "needs_human_input" | "rejected", "search": {"matched": N, "results": [...]}, "quote": {"equipment": "...", "daily_rate_gbp": N, "total_gbp": N, ...}, "availability": {...}, "booking": {"booking_id": "..."}, "safety": {"checklist": [...], "regulations": ["PUWER 1998", ...]}, "next_action": "...", "agent_metadata": {...} } |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
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No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
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No resources | |
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