vehicle-history

Apps & Automation

Retrieve a vehicle history report from a VIN using the CarsXE API. Use this when a user wants to know a car's history — past owners, accidents, title status, odometer readings, or whether it's been in a crash.

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How to use this skill

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I want to install this Agent Skill for this project in Codex.

Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/hashgraph-online/awesome-codex-plugins/blob/HEAD/plugins/carsxe/carsxe-codex-plugin/skills/vehicle-history/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/vehicle-history/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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When the user asks about a vehicle's history, past accidents, title status, or ownership:

Make an HTTP GET request to the CarsXE History API:

GET https://api.carsxe.com/history?key={CARSXE_API_KEY}&vin={VIN}&source=codex_plugin

Summarize the history report:
- Number of previous owners
- Accident / damage records
- Title status (clean, salvage, rebuilt, lemon)
- Odometer history
- Theft records
Clearly highlight any red flags (salvage title, accidents, odometer rollback).
If the API key is missing, tell the user to set the CARSXE_API_KEY environment variable (see AGENTS.md).