# Vehicle Specs

> Fetch full vehicle specifications from a VIN using the CarsXE API. Use this when the user provides a VIN and wants to know details about a vehicle (make, model, year, engine, trim, equipment, etc.).

- Skill: `thedixitjain/vehicle-specs` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add thedixitjain/vehicle-specs`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thedixitjain/vehicle-specs/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: thedixitjain (https://skillmd.com/u/thedixitjain)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thedixitjain/vehicle-specs

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When the user provides a VIN and asks about vehicle specs, details, or information:

1. Make an HTTP GET request to the CarsXE Specifications API:
   ```
   GET https://api.carsxe.com/specs?key={CARSXE_API_KEY}&vin={VIN}&source=codex_plugin
   ```
   Replace `{CARSXE_API_KEY}` with the value of the `CARSXE_API_KEY` environment variable. Optional params: `deepdata=true` for extended data, `disableIntVINDecoding=true` to skip the international VIN fallback.
2. Present the results in a clean, organized format covering:
   - Basic info: Make, Model, Year, Trim
   - Engine: type, cylinders, displacement, horsepower, torque
   - Transmission & drivetrain
   - Fuel type and economy (city/highway/combined)
   - Body style, doors, seats
   - Standard & optional equipment
3. A valid VIN is exactly 17 characters (letters and numbers, excluding I, O, Q).
4. If the API key is missing, tell the user to set the `CARSXE_API_KEY` environment variable (see AGENTS.md).

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**Source:** [`hashgraph-online/awesome-codex-plugins`](https://github.com/hashgraph-online/awesome-codex-plugins) → `plugins/carsxe/carsxe-codex-plugin/skills/vehicle-specs/SKILL.md`