io.github.DavidSirota/rollin-mcp-server

Wheelchair accessibility scores for 70,000+ US restaurants. Search, filter, and submit feedback.

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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.

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

Claude Desktop (JSON config)

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.

Cursor

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"
      }
    }
  }
}
VS Code

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"
      }
    }
  }
}
CLI / Headless
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.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
qstringnoSearch query (name, cuisine, type)
latnumbernoLatitude for location-based search
lngnumbernoLongitude for location-based search
radiusnumbernoSearch radius in miles (default: 10)
min_scorenumbernoMinimum accessibility score 0-100
limitnumbernoMax results (default: 20)
lightingstringnoFilter by lighting: bright, moderate, dim

get_location_details

Full accessibility breakdown for a single venue.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
idstringyesLocation 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.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
location_idstringyesLocation ID
typestringyesFeedback type
messagestringyesDescription 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

StateRegions
New YorkNYC Metro, Hudson Valley, Long Island, Capital Region, Finger Lakes, Western NY, Adirondacks
CaliforniaLA Metro, SF Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento, Central Coast, Inland Empire
FloridaMiami, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Southwest FL
MassachusettsBoston Metro, Western MA
IllinoisNorthern IL, West-Central IL, Central IL, Southern IL
ColoradoNortheast CO, Northwest CO, Southeast CO, Southwest CO
TexasDFW, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso
OhioCleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Northwest OH
GeorgiaAtlanta Metro, North Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Athens, Albany
North CarolinaCharlotte Metro, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheville, Wilmington, Fayetteville
South CarolinaCharleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Spartanburg, Hilton Head, Rock Hill, Florence
IdahoNorthern ID, Boise Metro
New JerseyStatewide
PennsylvaniaStatewide
Washington DCDC Metro

Pricing

The MCP server uses your ROLLIN API key. Same tiers, same limits.

FreeStarterDeveloperBusiness
Requests1,000/mo5,000/mo50,000/mo500,000/mo
Price$0$9.99/mo$29/mo$149/mo

Get your free key →

Links

MCP Server Pagejoinrollin.com/mcp
API Reference (Interactive)joinrollin.com/api-docs
API Documentationjoinrollin.com/developers
Developer Portaljoinrollin.com/portal
API Statusjoinrollin.com/status
Python SDKstainless-commons/rollin-python
MCP Protocol Specmodelcontextprotocol.io

License

MIT — JoinRollin Inc

Installation

Source-derived launch command. Check the maintainer’s required arguments and credentials before running:

bash
npx -y rollin-mcp-server

Set up in your AI client

Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-davidsirota-rollin-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rollin-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.

Claude Desktop setup reference

Package

rollin-mcp-servernpm

Compatible MCP Clients

io.github.DavidSirota/rollin-mcp-server works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.

  • Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.
  • Cursor~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect.
  • VS Code.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.
  • Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect.
  • Claude Code.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.

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