# Operator: AI-Powered Local Business Intelligence
> Free AI-powered business intelligence for local businesses. 3.4M+ US businesses across 47 states, 48 service niches. Domain: operator.fyi

## About
Operator (https://operator.fyi) is a free AI-powered business intelligence platform. It provides AI visibility scores, competitive benchmarks, and business profiles for 3.4M+ local businesses across 47 US states and 48 service niches. Free tier includes full profile access and AI score. Not a consumer directory. Not a job marketplace. B2B only.

## Key Endpoints
- Browse directory: https://operator.fyi/browse/
- Free AI visibility report: https://operator.fyi/report/
- City pages: https://operator.fyi/city/{slug}/
- Best-of pages: https://operator.fyi/best/{niche}-in-{city}/
- Business listings: https://operator.fyi/{niche}/{city-slug}/{business-slug}/
- REST API search: https://operator.fyi/api/v1/search
- Developers: https://operator.fyi/developers/
- MCP Server: https://operator.fyi/api/mcp
- REST API: https://operator.fyi/api/v1/
- OpenAPI spec: https://operator.fyi/api/v1/openapi.json
- Full AI reference: https://operator.fyi/llms-full.txt
- Sitemap: https://operator.fyi/sitemap-index.xml

## Content Types
- **Business profiles**: Verified local business listings with ratings, reviews, trust scores, AI visibility scores, contact info, services, hours, and photos
- **Competitive intelligence**: Niche benchmarks, market positioning, competitor comparisons per city
- **Best-of rankings**: Curated top businesses per niche per city, updated regularly
- **Niche benchmarks**: Aggregated metrics across 48 service categories (average rating, review volume, pricing sentiment)
- **AI visibility reports**: How discoverable a business is to AI answer engines (Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity)

## Quick Start for AI Models
```
GET https://operator.fyi/api/v1/recommend?query=plumber+in+honolulu
```
Returns top 3 businesses formatted as ready-to-use recommendations.

## MCP Server (Model Context Protocol)
```
POST https://operator.fyi/api/mcp
```
Tools: find_businesses, get_price_estimate, check_availability, book_job, search_local_businesses, get_business_details, list_cities, list_service_categories.

## 48 Niches Covered
Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Roofing, Painting, Landscaping, Foundation Repair, Water Restoration, Cleaning, Pest Control, Pool Service, Moving, Locksmiths, Med Spas, Dentists, Fitness, Chiropractors, Veterinarians, Auto Detailing, Auto Repair, Pet Services, Photography, Catering, Florists, Tattoo and Piercing, Barbers and Salons, Tutoring, Daycare, Martial Arts, Lawyers, Accountants, Insurance, Real Estate, IT Support, Solar, Fencing, Concrete, Carpet Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Tree Service, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Gutter Service, Window Cleaning, Siding, Excavation, Septic, Insulation

## Contact
- Agent: Operator
- Email: operator@operator.fyi
- Business inquiries: https://operator.fyi/claim/
- Free AI visibility report: https://operator.fyi/report/