Hyundai Bluelink / Kia Connect

Name: Hyundai Bluelink / Kia Connect
Author: mattoddie

by mattoddieversion 0.3.1i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.mattoddie/bluelink-mcp

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Check your Hyundai or Kia's charge, range, locks and location, pre-heat it and manage charging.

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Travel, maps & weather
You need to fill in: BLUELINK_USERNAME, BLUELINK_PASSWORD, BLUELINK_PIN

Install

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

Before you install

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Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: MCP_TRANSPORT, BLUELINK_USERNAME, BLUELINK_PASSWORD, BLUELINK_PIN, BLUELINK_REGION, BLUELINK_BRAND, BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES, BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK, BLUELINK_ALLOW_LOCATION, BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

DockerDocker installed

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

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

Download the maker’s .mcpb file

The link goes to the maker’s own file; we do not host or repackage it. Open the file and Claude Desktop installs it.

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add bluelink --env MCP_TRANSPORT=your-value --env BLUELINK_USERNAME=your-value --env BLUELINK_PASSWORD=your-value --env BLUELINK_PIN=your-value --env BLUELINK_REGION=your-value --env BLUELINK_BRAND=your-value --env BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES=your-value --env BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK=your-value --env BLUELINK_ALLOW_LOCATION=your-value --env BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG=your-value -- docker run -i --rm -e MCP_TRANSPORT -e BLUELINK_USERNAME -e BLUELINK_PASSWORD -e BLUELINK_PIN -e BLUELINK_REGION -e BLUELINK_BRAND -e BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES -e BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK -e BLUELINK_ALLOW_LOCATION -e BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG ghcr.io/mattoddie/bluelink-mcp:0.3.1

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bluelink": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_USERNAME",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_PASSWORD",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_PIN",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_REGION",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_BRAND",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_LOCATION",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG",
        "ghcr.io/mattoddie/bluelink-mcp:0.3.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_USERNAME": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_PASSWORD": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_PIN": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_REGION": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_BRAND": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_LOCATION": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "bluelink": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_USERNAME",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_PASSWORD",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_PIN",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_REGION",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_BRAND",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_LOCATION",
        "-e",
        "BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG",
        "ghcr.io/mattoddie/bluelink-mcp:0.3.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_USERNAME": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_PASSWORD": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_PIN": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_REGION": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_BRAND": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_ALLOW_LOCATION": "your-value",
        "BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

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.

Values you fill in

MCP_TRANSPORT env
Run over stdio. The image defaults to HTTP.
BLUELINK_USERNAME required env
The email address you log in to the Bluelink, Kia Connect or Genesis Connect app with.
BLUELINK_PASSWORD secret required env
Your app password.
BLUELINK_PIN secret env
Your 4-digit app PIN. Europe and Canada need it for commands; reads work without it.
BLUELINK_REGION env
Where your account was created. europe includes the UK; try europe-cci if europe fails.
BLUELINK_BRAND env
hyundai (Bluelink), kia (Kia Connect, formerly UVO) or genesis (Genesis Connect).
BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES env
Allow commands to the car: lock, climate, charging, charge limits and hazard lights.
BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK env
Also allow unlocking, after you confirm each time. Needs BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES.
BLUELINK_ALLOW_LOCATION env
Share where the car is parked. This reveals where you live, work and park.
BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG env
Record every command as JSON lines: stderr, or a path in the container such as /data/audit.jsonl.

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

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This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Common questions

Is Hyundai Bluelink / Kia Connect 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?

You need to fill in: BLUELINK_USERNAME, BLUELINK_PASSWORD, BLUELINK_PIN

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 (0.3.1) reached the registry 17 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

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

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bluelink-mcp

Talk to your Hyundai or Kia.

An open-source Model Context Protocol server for Hyundai Bluelink and Kia Connect (formerly UVO). It lets Claude and other AI assistants check your car's charge, fuel, range, locks and location, and, if you allow it, pre-heat the cabin, lock the doors or start charging.

[bluelink-mcp.mattoddie.dev](https://bluelink-mcp.mattoddie.dev)

Quick start · Documentation · Tool reference · Contributing

It's built on hyundai_kia_connect_api, the library behind the Home Assistant Kia/Hyundai integration. Hyundai and Kia work in most regions, and Genesis in some; see Compatibility. The name and settings say Bluelink (BLUELINK_*), but they cover Kia Connect too: for a Kia, set BLUELINK_BRAND=kia.

"Is the car charged, and is it locked?"

*The Santa Fe is at 80% (about 52 km of electric range, 610 km total with fuel) and finished charging at 06:10. All doors are locked and the windows are closed. Bluelink last heard from it 25 minutes ago.*

"Warm the EV6 up for 15 minutes."

*Done. The Kia confirmed it, so the cabin is heating to 21 °C for 15 minutes. It's at 64%, so there's plenty of charge for that.*

[!NOTE]

This is an unofficial project and isn't affiliated with Hyundai, Kia or Genesis. Their APIs are undocumented and change without notice.

Tools

Tool	What it does	Needs
`list_vehicles`	Vehicles on the account
`get_vehicle_status`	Last reported battery/fuel, range, charging, climate, locks, doors, windows, tyres, warnings and charging schedule. Doesn't wake the car.
`refresh_vehicle_status`	Wakes the car for live data. Rate limited (see below).
`get_vehicle_location`	Latitude/longitude, map link and optional address	location
`get_trips`	A day's trips, or a month's summary
`get_energy_usage`	Daily energy use for driving, climate, electronics and battery care
`get_command_status`	Result of an earlier command
`lock_vehicle`	Lock the doors	writes
`start_climate` / `stop_climate`	Pre-condition the cabin: temperature, duration, defrost, heated rear window/mirrors and steering wheel, seats	writes
`start_charging` / `stop_charging`	Start or stop charging	writes
`set_charge_limits`	AC/DC charge limits (EVs; most plug-in hybrids don't support this)	writes
`flash_hazard_lights`	Flash the hazards to find the car	writes
`unlock_vehicle`	Unlock the doors	writes + unlock

Every tool takes an optional vehicle (name, VIN or ID). You can leave it out if the account has one car.

Quick start

You need a Hyundai Bluelink or Kia Connect account that works in the app, and uv or Docker. On Claude Desktop you need neither: see below. The defaults are for a Hyundai in Europe. For a Kia, add BLUELINK_BRAND=kia, and outside Europe set BLUELINK_REGION.

Claude Desktop extension

Download bluelink-mcp- .mcpb from the latest release and open it, or drag it onto Settings → Extensions in Claude Desktop. Fill in your login, region and brand, and choose what Claude may do. One bundle works on macOS, Windows and Linux: Claude Desktop installs Python and the dependencies itself. See Claude Desktop.

Claude Code with uv (stdio)

git clone https://github.com/mattoddie/bluelink-mcp && cd bluelink-mcp

claude mcp add bluelink \ -e BLUELINK_USERNAME=you@example.com \ -e BLUELINK_PASSWORD='your-password' \ -e BLUELINK_PIN=1234 \ -e BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES=true \ -- uv run --directory "$PWD" bluelink-mcp

For a Kia, add -e BLUELINK_BRAND=kia. Other stdio clients use the same command (uv run --directory /path/to/bluelink-mcp bluelink-mcp) with the same environment variables.

Docker (Streamable HTTP)

cp example.env .env   # fill in BLUELINK_* (BLUELINK_BRAND=kia for a Kia) and a random MCP_AUTH_TOKEN (openssl rand -hex 32)

docker compose up -d claude mcp add --transport http bluelink http:// :8080/mcp \ --header "Authorization: Bearer "

Then ask *"How's the car doing?"*

bluelink-mcp is also listed in the MCP Registry as io.github.mattoddie/bluelink-mcp, so clients that browse the registry can install the Docker image (over stdio) or the Claude Desktop bundle from there.

Configuration

All settings are environment variables; example.env lists and explains them. BLUELINK_PASSWORD, BLUELINK_PIN and MCP_AUTH_TOKEN can also be read from files with BLUELINK_PASSWORD_FILE, BLUELINK_PIN_FILE and MCP_AUTH_TOKEN_FILE.

Variable	Default
`BLUELINK_USERNAME`, `BLUELINK_PASSWORD`		Your Bluelink or Kia Connect app login (required)
`BLUELINK_PIN`		Your app PIN. Europe needs it for remote commands.
`BLUELINK_REGION`	`europe`	`europe`, `europe-cci`, `usa`, `canada`, `australia`, `nz`, `india`, `china`, `brazil`
`BLUELINK_BRAND`	`hyundai`	`hyundai` (Bluelink), `kia` (Kia Connect / UVO), `genesis` (Genesis Connect)
`BLUELINK_LANGUAGE`	`en`	Response language (Europe)
`BLUELINK_ALLOW_LOCATION`	`false`	Register `get_vehicle_location`
`BLUELINK_LOCATION_PRECISION`	`4`	Decimal places of latitude/longitude to return (4 is about 10 m)
`BLUELINK_GEOCODE`	`false`	Add a street address to the location via OpenStreetMap (needs location)
`BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES`	`false`	Register the command tools
`BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK`	`false`	Also register `unlock_vehicle` (needs writes)
`BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG`		Record every command and live refresh as JSON Lines: a file path, or `stderr`
`BLUELINK_MIN_REFRESH_MINUTES`	`10`	Minimum gap between `refresh_vehicle_status` calls per car
`BLUELINK_MIN_COMMAND_SECONDS`	`60`	Minimum gap before sending the same command to the same car again
`BLUELINK_CACHE_SECONDS`	`60`	How long a status read is reused
`BLUELINK_LOGIN_RETRY_MINUTES`	`5`	Wait after Bluelink rejects a login before trying again
`BLUELINK_TOKEN_FILE`	`~/.local/state/bluelink-mcp/token.json` (`/data/token.json` in Docker)	Login token cache. Set it empty to turn caching off.
`MCP_TRANSPORT`	`stdio` (`http` in Docker)	`stdio` or `http`
`LOG_LEVEL`	`info`	`debug`, `info`, `warning` or `error`
`MCP_HTTP_HOST`, `MCP_HTTP_PORT`	`127.0.0.1`, `8080`	HTTP listen address
`MCP_AUTH_TOKEN`		Bearer token clients must send (at least 16 characters). Required for `http`.
`MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS`		Optional Host header allow-list for DNS rebinding protection
`MCP_ALLOWED_ORIGINS`		Origins browser-based clients may use, when `MCP_ALLOWED_HOSTS` is set

Which region and brand?

In the UK and the rest of Europe, start with europe, the classic Bluelink and Kia Connect Europe service. Some newer Hyundais and Kias use the CCI/"OneApp" backend instead. If login or status fails with europe, try europe-cci.

Not every brand is available everywhere. New Zealand is Kia only, Brazil is Hyundai only, and Genesis doesn't work with europe-cci. See the compatibility table.

Being kind to your car (and your account)

Reads come from Bluelink, not the car. get_vehicle_status returns what the car last uploaded, which happens when it is switched off, while charging and after commands. Check last_updated_at.
Waking the car costs something. refresh_vehicle_status makes the car's modem report in. Done often, this drains the 12V battery, and Hyundai and Kia limit API calls per day in Europe. It is rate limited per car (BLUELINK_MIN_REFRESH_MINUTES).
Logins are cached. Repeated password logins can get an account temporarily blocked, so the server keeps the token in BLUELINK_TOKEN_FILE (mode 0600). The file contains your session tokens (not your password or PIN), so treat it like a password. After Bluelink rejects a login the server discards the cache and waits BLUELINK_LOGIN_RETRY_MINUTES before trying again.
Commands are slow. They travel over the mobile network and usually take 20–60 s. With wait=true (the default), the tool waits up to about 60 s for the car to confirm, then returns pending with an action_id to check later; other tools keep working meanwhile. timeout means the car didn't answer, not necessarily that nothing happened.

Safety

The server is read-only unless you set BLUELINK_ALLOW_WRITES=true, and unlock_vehicle needs its own BLUELINK_ALLOW_UNLOCK=true switch. Unlocking also needs your confirmation on the server side (see Unlocking), and each command is rate limited per car. Tools carry MCP annotations (read-only, destructive) so clients can ask before running them, and BLUELINK_AUDIT_LOG records every command in an audit log. In HTTP mode every request needs the bearer token, so don't expose the port to the internet without TLS in front of it.

Documentation


Getting started	From nothing to your first question
Connecting MCP clients	Claude Code, Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor, Codex, stdio
Configuration	Every setting, and choosing a region and brand
Using bluelink-mcp	Example questions, cached vs live data, commands
Tool reference	Every tool and argument
Security · Deployment · Troubleshooting	Running it well

Development

uv sync

uv run pytest uv run ruff check . && uv run ruff format --check .

The tests use a fake vehicle manager, so they need no car account or network. See Development and the contributing guide.

License

MIT

Hyundai Bluelink / Kia Connect

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

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 Travel, maps & weatheri

Common questions

Alternatives

Gogcli MCP Maps

Growkik Directorios

ViaFrei

README from the maker

bluelink-mcp

Tools

Quick start

Claude Desktop extension

Claude Code with uv (stdio)

Docker (Streamable HTTP)

Configuration

Which region and brand?

Being kind to your car (and your account)

Safety

Documentation

Development

License