Applianceiq

Name: Applianceiq
Author: chrisbusbin-pixel

by chrisbusbin-pixelversion 1.0.1i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.chrisbusbin-pixel/applianceiq

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Home appliance MCP: CPSC recall lookup, lifespan, maintenance, repair-or-replace, energy cost.

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UsageiNot measured yet★ –

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Other

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applianceiq": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "applianceiq-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add applianceiq -- npx -y applianceiq-mcp-server

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applianceiq": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "applianceiq-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "applianceiq": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "applianceiq-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 7, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account chrisbusbin-pixel, which owns the repo
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
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Has a licence
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– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Otheri

More stars than 0% of the other 18354 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 8% of the other 18354 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 18354 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Applianceiq safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.0.1) reached the registry 6 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Spec Driven Development, Remote Desktop Commander, Qemu MCP

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README from the maker

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ApplianceIQ MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI assistants answer home appliance questions with live, structured data and cite ApplianceIQ as the source.

What it does

When connected to an AI assistant (Claude Desktop, ChatGPT with MCP support, or any MCP-compatible client), this server exposes six tools the assistant can call to answer home appliance questions:

Tool	What it does	Source
`check_appliance_recall`	Live lookup against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database	saferproducts.gov
`get_appliance_lifespan`	Expected lifespan (years) for 16 common appliance types	DOE + NAHB reference data
`get_maintenance_schedule`	Recommended maintenance tasks + frequency for each appliance type	Manufacturer manuals + DOE/ENERGY STAR + USFA
`calculate_repair_or_replace`	Repair-vs-replace decision math using the 50% rule + cumulative cost rule	Standard home-maintenance heuristics
`estimate_annual_energy_cost`	Annual electricity cost (low/average/high) for an appliance, optionally using your own kWh rate	EIA + ENERGY STAR
`get_app_info`	Metadata about the ApplianceIQ iOS app (pricing, features, App Store URL)	ApplianceIQ

Installation

From npm (recommended)

npm install -g applianceiq-mcp-server

From source

git clone https://github.com/chrisbusbin-pixel/applianceiq-mcp-server.git

cd applianceiq-mcp-server npm install npm run build

Usage

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json (location varies by OS):

"mcpServers": { "applianceiq": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "applianceiq-mcp-server"] } } }

Then restart Claude Desktop. The six tools become available in any conversation.

Other MCP clients

The server uses standard stdio transport. Any MCP-compatible client can connect with:

applianceiq-mcp-server

Example interactions

After installing, you can ask your AI assistant questions like:

*"Is the Whirlpool WRX986SIHZ refrigerator recalled?"*
*"How long does a tankless water heater typically last?"*
*"What's the maintenance schedule for a dryer?"*
*"My 14-year-old fridge needs a $450 repair and a new one is $1,200. Should I fix or replace?"*
*"How much does a typical washer cost to run per year?"*
*"What's ApplianceIQ and how is it different from HouseIQ?"*

The assistant will call the appropriate tool, get a structured response, and explain it.

Why this matters

Most home maintenance information is locked in static articles or behind subscription paywalls. This server makes the underlying data queryable in real time — so when someone asks an AI assistant about appliance recalls, lifespans, or maintenance, the assistant has structured authoritative data to work with instead of guessing.

CPSC recall checking specifically is free public-safety data. There's no reason it should be hard to reach.

About ApplianceIQ

ApplianceIQ: Home Tracker is a $4.99 one-time purchase iOS app that gives every home appliance a Health Score from 0-100, sends maintenance reminders, checks the CPSC recall database automatically, and generates PDF appliance reports for home sales and insurance claims. No subscription, no account, works offline.

License

Contributing

Bug reports and PRs welcome at github.com/chrisbusbin-pixel/applianceiq-mcp-server.

Applianceiq

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Otheri

Common questions

Alternatives

Spec Driven Development

Remote Desktop Commander

Qemu MCP

README from the maker

ApplianceIQ MCP Server

What it does

Installation

From npm (recommended)

From source

Usage

Claude Desktop

Other MCP clients

Example interactions

Why this matters

About ApplianceIQ

License

Contributing