CanIDo is a REST API and MCP server that answers: "What permits, licenses, or regulations apply if I want to do [X] at [location Y]?"
Click "Run Query" to see real API results...
Sign up with your email. Free tier includes 10 queries/month. No credit card required.
Send a request with business type and location. Get back structured permit data.
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
canido.dev/v1/requirements?activity=food_truck&location=austin_tx
Every response includes fees, agencies, prerequisites, processing times, and freshness scores.
Give any MCP-compatible AI agent the ability to look up real permit requirements. Three installation options:
Connect via Smithery's gateway — no install required, works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and any MCP client.
Install on Smithery →For Claude Desktop via claude_desktop_config.json:
npx -y @canido/mcp-server
Point any streamable HTTP MCP client at:
canido-api-production.up.railway.app/mcp
Food service business requirements across 3 major metros
18 food truck requirements
Including HB 2844 statewide license transition (July 2026)
15 restaurant requirements
Including Conditional Use Authorization process
10 food truck requirements
Including permit cap details and waitlist info
Start free. Scale when you need to.
No credit card required. Start querying in 30 seconds.