URDB
FreeNot checkedSearch URDB's product integrity database — integrity scores, enshittification events, warranty cuts, and material downgrades across consumer products. Sourced a
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Search URDB's product integrity database — integrity scores, enshittification events, warranty cuts, and material downgrades across consumer products. Sourced and evidence-backed.
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MCP server for URDB — the product integrity database. Connect Claude Desktop (or any MCP-compatible AI) to real, sourced data on product downgrades, shrinkflation, warranty cuts, and enshittification.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
urdb_search |
Search products by name or keyword, with integrity scores |
urdb_get_product |
Full integrity breakdown across 7 dimensions |
urdb_get_changes |
Documented enshittification events for a product |
urdb_list_products |
List/filter products by category, brand, score |
Setup
1. Get an API key at urdb.io/settings/api-keys (free tier available)
2. Add to Claude Desktop config
On macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"urdb": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["urdb-mcp"],
"env": {
"URDB_API_KEY": "urdb_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
3. Restart Claude Desktop
Example prompts
- "Which laptops have the highest integrity scores?"
- "Has the KitchenAid Stand Mixer gotten worse over the years?"
- "Find me a washing machine that hasn't been enshittified"
- "What changed with the Sonos Era 100 recently?"
API docs
Full REST API: urdb.io/api
License
MIT
Install URDB in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install urdb-mcpInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add urdb-mcp -- npx -y urdb-mcpStep-by-step: how to install URDB
FAQ
Is URDB MCP free?
Yes, URDB MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does URDB need an API key?
No, URDB runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is URDB hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install URDB in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open URDB on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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