Do I need Claude Pro to use Operator’s MCP server?

No. MCP works in Claude Desktop (any tier), Claude Code, Cursor, Zed, and any client that implements Model Context Protocol. Claude Pro gives you more message volume; Operator itself is free up to 10 requests per minute.

What tools does the Operator MCP expose to Claude?

Nine tools: search_businesses, get_business, get_market_data, get_trust_score, get_reviews, get_valuation, get_visibility_score, list_cities, list_niches. Authenticated tools (save_market, request_quote, book_appointment) become available once you add your API key.

Is the Operator MCP server open source?

Yes, the client is published as @operator-fyi/mcp on npm. The HTTP endpoint at /api/mcp is hosted by Operator; source for the client wrapper is available on request.

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Talk to your business data

Name: Operator
Brand: Operator
Availability: InStock

Connect Claude to Operator via MCP. Ask questions in plain English and get answers from live local business data.

1. Get an API key

No account? Create free account and upgrade later if you need more.

2. Add to Claude Desktop

Open ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json and add:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "operator": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@operator-fyi/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "OPERATOR_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

3. Available tools

search_businessesFind businesses by niche, city, or keyword

get_businessFull profile for a specific business by slug

get_market_dataCompetitive intelligence for a niche in a city

get_trust_scoreOperator trust score (0-100) for a business

get_reviewsRecent reviews and sentiment for a business

get_valuationRevenue and valuation estimate

get_visibility_scoreAI visibility score across search platforms

list_citiesAll cities with enriched business data

list_nichesAll tracked business categories

Example prompts

"Who are the top plumbers in Denver with the most reviews?"

"What is the average rating for HVAC contractors in Phoenix?"

"Show me dental businesses in Honolulu without a website"

"What is the market coverage for landscapers in Seattle?"

"Give me a valuation estimate for a roofing company in Austin"

Full API and MCP docs

OpenAPI spec, REST endpoints, and developer quickstart are in the developer hub.

MCP documentation Developer hub