| name | vin-ocr |
| description | Extract a VIN from a photo or image URL using the CarsXE VIN OCR API. Use this when a user shares an image of a vehicle or VIN plate and wants to identify the VIN. |
| license | MIT |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | CarsXE |
When the user shares an image containing a VIN (photo of dashboard, door jamb, windshield, etc.):
- Make an HTTP POST request to the CarsXE VIN OCR API:
- Display the extracted VIN and confidence score.
- Offer to immediately decode the VIN using the vehicle-specs skill.
- If the image quality is poor or the VIN can't be extracted, suggest the user try a clearer photo with better lighting and angle.
- If the API key is missing, tell the user to set the
CARSXE_API_KEY environment variable (see AGENTS.md).