The Tradehand MCP server,
connected in one click.
Browse and book local tradespeople in the UK. Connect the official Tradehand 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 Tradehand 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 tradehand https://tradehand.com/api/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
Tradehand · https://tradehand.com/api/mcp
What your AI can do with Tradehand
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “browse_trades”: List Tradehand's canonical UK trades. Instant quote is available before a trader is assigned.”
“Use “search_traders”: Find current public Tradehand directory listings by trade and optional UK postcode or place. Returns claim state, listing-source freshness,.”
“Use “get_trader”: Return a public directory profile by listing slug. Instant quote remains available even when the listing has no purchasable catalogue. Does.”
“Use “get_service_options”: Return the listing's actual catalogue services when one exists. Does not reserve a slot or claim bookability.”
How secure is the Tradehand MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how Tradehand holds up.
Security grade A
gate scanned 7 tools on Nov 4, 2026 for prompt injection and risky tool definitions — nothing to flag.
Official endpoint
Operated by Tradehand (tradehand.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 Tradehand 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 Tradehand
Choose Tradehand in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
Tradehand'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 Tradehand exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
browse_trades — List Tradehand's canonical UK trades. Instant quote is available before a trader is assigned.
search_traders — Find current public Tradehand directory listings by trade and optional UK postcode or place. Returns claim state, listing-source freshness,
get_trader — Return a public directory profile by listing slug. Instant quote remains available even when the listing has no purchasable catalogue. Does
get_service_options — Return the listing's actual catalogue services when one exists. Does not reserve a slot or claim bookability.
get_page_markdown — Fetch a public Tradehand website page as clean markdown for agent reading and summarisation.
get_agent_discovery — Return the public agent discovery endpoints, content policy, and canonical URLs for Tradehand.
read_open_knowledge_concept — Read one file of the Tradehand Open Knowledge Format bundle under /okf as raw markdown, YAML frontmatter intact. Start at /okf/index.md for
Who runs the Tradehand MCP server?
The Tradehand MCP server at a glance
https://tradehand.com/api/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official Tradehand MCP server?
Yes — Tradehand operates its own remote MCP server at tradehand.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 Tradehand to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick Tradehand in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, Tradehand's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. Tradehand runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the Tradehand 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 Tradehand in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just Tradehand
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
Squarespace DomainsDesignView →Set up Tradehand in: Claude · Claude Code · ChatGPT · Cursor · VS Code