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rollin-mcp-server

by DavidSirota

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

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.

Related MCP server: Google Maps MCP Server

Why MCP?

Model Context Protocol 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:

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

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 — no credit card required. Set ROLLIN_API_KEY in your config to unlock unlimited requests.

3. Configure Your Client

Add to your MCP client's configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rollin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "rollin-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "ROLLIN_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Works with any desktop MCP client.

Add to .cursor/mcp.json in your workspace:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rollin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "rollin-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "ROLLIN_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace:

{
  "servers": {
    "rollin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "rollin-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "ROLLIN_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}
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 →

MCP Server Page

joinrollin.com/mcp

API Reference (Interactive)

joinrollin.com/api-docs

API Documentation

joinrollin.com/developers

Developer Portal

joinrollin.com/portal

API Status

joinrollin.com/status

Python SDK

stainless-commons/rollin-python

MCP Protocol Spec

modelcontextprotocol.io

License

MIT — JoinRollin Inc

Available Tools

5 tools
check_healthCheck API HealthA

Check if the ROLLIN API is operational. Also reports trial mode status.

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_location_detailsGet Location DetailsA

Get full accessibility details and score breakdown for a specific location. Returns features, score components, and verification status.

Inputs: id (required).

list_regionsList Coverage RegionsA

List all regions where accessibility data is available. Returns states, regions, and location counts for each area.

Inputs: no named parameters.

search_locationsSearch Accessible LocationsA

Search for wheelchair-accessible restaurants, cafes, and bars near a location. Returns scored results with accessibility features. Requires latitude and longitude.

Inputs: lat (required), lng (required), q, limit, +4 more.

submit_feedbackSubmit Location FeedbackA

Submit a correction or feedback about a location's accessibility. Use this when a user reports that accessibility information is inaccurate.

Inputs: location_id (required), feedback_type (required), comment, features.

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    TDQS

    A4/5.0

    Scored across 5 tools

    Disambiguation5/5

    Each tool serves a unique purpose: health check, location details, region listing, location search, and feedback submission. No two tools have overlapping functionality, making it easy for an agent to select the correct one.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern using lowercase and underscores (e.g., check_health, list_regions). The verbs are distinct and descriptive, and the naming is uniform throughout.

    Tool Count5/5

    With 5 tools, the server is tightly scoped to its purpose of providing wheelchair accessibility information. Each tool is essential for the core workflows, and the count is neither too few nor too many.

    Completeness4/5

    The tool set covers key operations: health check, region discovery, location search, detail retrieval, and feedback. A minor gap is the lack of a tool to list all locations within a region without specifying coordinates, but the core functionality is well-covered.

    Maintenance

    ActivityInactive
    ResponsivenessNo recent community issues

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