The LocalHelpNow MCP server,
connected in one click.
What broke, what a fair repair costs with sources, and whether to repair or replace. Connect the official LocalHelpNow MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
Add LocalHelpNow to your AI in one minute
Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http localhelpnow https://localhelpnow.com/api/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
LocalHelpNow · https://localhelpnow.com/api/mcp
What your AI can do with LocalHelpNow
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “find_pros”: The local pros LocalHelpNow lists for one trade in one town, in the order the directory page shows them (Google rating weighted by review co.”
“Use “list_service_areas”: Every trade and town the LocalHelpNow directory has listed pros for, with how many pros each town has and the directory page URL. Optional f.”
“Use “how_pros_are_checked”: What LocalHelpNow checks before matching a pro (state license, insurance), what it does not do or guarantee, how the directory is ordered, w.”
“Use “how_to_get_a_pro”: What LocalHelpNow does for a homeowner and how the match works, with a link that starts a free match to one pro. Pass trade and area to pref.”
How secure is the LocalHelpNow MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how LocalHelpNow holds up.
Official endpoint
Operated by LocalHelpNow (localhelpnow.com) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
No sign-in needed
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
Scanned before it goes live
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
Watched for drift
If LocalHelpNow adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Connected in three steps
Connect your gate
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Pick LocalHelpNow
Choose LocalHelpNow in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
LocalHelpNow's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
The actual tools LocalHelpNow exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
find_pros — The local pros LocalHelpNow lists for one trade in one town, in the order the directory page shows them (Google rating weighted by review co
list_service_areas — Every trade and town the LocalHelpNow directory has listed pros for, with how many pros each town has and the directory page URL. Optional f
how_pros_are_checked — What LocalHelpNow checks before matching a pro (state license, insurance), what it does not do or guarantee, how the directory is ordered, w
how_to_get_a_pro — What LocalHelpNow does for a homeowner and how the match works, with a link that starts a free match to one pro. Pass trade and area to pref
list_answer_topics — Every question the LocalHelpNow Answer Layer covers, by trade: what broke, what a fair price looks like, and whether to repair or replace.
get_answer — One answer in full: the direct answer first, then price tables with the source and the date they were checked, the repair-or-replace rule an
Who runs the LocalHelpNow MCP server?
The LocalHelpNow MCP server at a glance
https://localhelpnow.com/api/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official LocalHelpNow MCP server?
Yes — LocalHelpNow operates its own remote MCP server at localhelpnow.com. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
How do I connect LocalHelpNow to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick LocalHelpNow in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, LocalHelpNow's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. LocalHelpNow runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the LocalHelpNow MCP server safe to connect?
It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.
Is it free?
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect LocalHelpNow in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just LocalHelpNow
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
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