For AI agents
Boardwalk for AI agents
Use Boardwalk from Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools. Sign in once. No API key. Ask about development projects 12 to 24 months before a permit or bid exists. Boardwalk has 846,123 indexed projects across all 50 states (2026 YTD).
What is the Boardwalk MCP server?
MCP lets your AI look up Boardwalk projects in chat. The server URL is https://mcp.boardwalkai.com/mcp. Sign in with your Boardwalk account. No API key. Free trial: pull up to 50 projects. Then upgrade for full access to the places you picked.
What can you ask?
In a new chat, turn Boardwalk on and ask about projects in your city. The full tool list is on MCP tools.
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http boardwalk https://mcp.boardwalkai.com/mcp
Frequently asked questions
Can an AI assistant use Boardwalk without writing code?
Yes. Sign in with your Boardwalk account. In Claude, click Add Boardwalk in Claude. For ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, Microsoft Copilot, or local-model apps, open Settings → MCP and pick your tool.
What does it cost to call Boardwalk?
Free trial: pull up to 50 projects. Then upgrade for full access to the places you picked.
How fresh is the Boardwalk data?
Boardwalk refreshes nationwide coverage every week. The public index currently shows 846,123 U.S. development projects year-to-date in 2026. Data is refreshed weekly through 2026-09-20.