RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi
REMOTE · REMOTELOCK.USEFULAPI.IO
Read RemoteLock devices and guests; manage door access and physically lock or unlock doors.
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Scores higher than 4% of remote servers
Reachable. Last reached 5 Nov 2026.
Category IoT and Hardware
How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →
Endpoint Security46
- The endpoint's TLS certificate is valid, in date, and uses a strong key. View diagnostics → Pass
- Authorisation not yet verified: we couldn't confirm whether this endpoint requires it. View diagnostics → Unverified
- HTTPS enforcement could not be verified: the plaintext port redirected somewhere other than https, so enforcement is unproven. View diagnostics → Unverified
- HSTS check failed: the Strict-Transport-Security header is absent. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
- DNSSEC check failed: this domain isn't protected by DNSSEC. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
Transport & Reachability0
- Transport check failed: declared streamable-http, but the endpoint redirected instead of responding directly. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
Schema Quality & AI Usability0
- Schema not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's schema, or could read only part of its tool list.Unverified
Stability & Change Management0
- Stability not yet verified: not enough scan history yet (needs a 30-day window).Unverified
Tool Coverage0
- Tool coverage not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's tools, or could read only part of the list.Unverified
Tool Safety0
- Tool safety not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's tools, or could read only part of the list.Unverified
Capabilities0
- Capabilities not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's capabilities.Unverified
Unverified: 5 categories
Categories scored 0 because we could not verify them: authentication we do not have, an unreachable endpoint, or not enough scan history. We only credit what we can confirm.
Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.
- 1 Nov 26 −48
- Endpoint reachability: reachable → not serving MCP ▼ security
- Tool safety: pass → unverified ▼ security
- Authorization: pass → unverified ▼ security
- Stability: 0.03 → unverified ▼ security
- Schema quality: 100 → unverified ▼ functional
- Capabilities: pass → unverified ▼ functional
- Tool coverage: 100 → unverified ▼ functional
- 31 Oct 26 +3
- Authorization: partial → pass ▲ security
- Stability: unverified → 0.03 ▲ functional
- MCP protocol: fail → pass ▲ functional
- New prompt “check_lock_status_and_battery” functional
- New prompt “create_time_limited_guest_access” functional
- New prompt “deactivate_a_former_guest_or_contractor” functional
- New prompt “review_who_can_open_a_door” functional
- New prompt “unlock_a_specifically_requested_door” functional
- MCP protocol version: 2025-06-18 → 2025-11-25 functional
- Server version: 1.2.0 → 1.4.0 functional
- Server version: 1.1.0 → 1.2.0 functional
- Server version: 1.0.1 → 1.1.0 functional
- 30 Oct 26 63
First indexed and scored.
Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.
Captured 5 Nov 2026 · Probed https://remotelock.usefulapi.io/mcp
TLS valid
Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .
| Subject | Issuer | Valid from | Valid until | Key | Signature | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN=usefulapi.io | CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US | 13 Sept 2026 | 12 Dec 2026 | ECDSA 256 | ECDSA-SHA256 | d9be3287b0fde9630e825ba1f79bff3f |
| SANs: usefulapi.io, *.usefulapi.io | ||||||
| CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US (CA) | CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US | 13 Dec 2023 | 20 Feb 2029 | ECDSA 256 | ECDSA-SHA384 | 7ff31977972c224a76155d13b6d685e3 |
| CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US (CA) | CN=GlobalSign Root CA,OU=Root CA,O=GlobalSign nv-sa,C=BE | 15 Nov 2023 | 28 Jan 2028 | ECDSA 384 | SHA256-RSA | 7fe530bf331343bedd821610493d8a1b |
Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →
DNSSEC insecure
Validation of remotelock.usefulapi.io. — Not signed
| Zone | DS | Keys | Algorithms | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | trust_anchor | 20326, 38696 | 8, 8 | Verified |
| io. | present | 38690 | 8 | Verified |
| usefulapi.io. | absent | Unsigned (proven) parent-signed NSEC/NSEC3 proves an unsigned delegation |
Authentication Inconclusive
We could not reach the endpoint well enough to judge its authorisation posture.
| Result | Inconclusive |
|---|---|
| HTTP status | 302 |
Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →
Transports 2 probes
| Transport | URL | Outcome | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| streamable-http | https://remotelock.usefulapi.io/mcp | Redirected | 302 | https://usefulapi.io/remotelock/ |
| http (plaintext) | http://remotelock.usefulapi.io/mcp | Inconclusive | 302 | http://remotelock.usefulapi.io/mcp |
The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →
remotelock_create_access_guest Create a time-limited access guest ~256
WRITE: creates an access guest whose PIN/card only works between starts_at and ends_at (local time of the lock). It creates the person only; use remotelock_grant_access to give them doors. The reply includes the PIN. POST /access_persons.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| card_number | string | – | Prox card number, if the person uses a card. |
| string | – | Email address (RemoteLock can email the access instructions). | |
| ends_at | string | yes | Local date-time without a timezone, e.g. 2026-12-24T16:00 (read in the lock's time zone). |
| generate_pin | boolean | – | true: RemoteLock generates a random PIN (returned in the reply). |
| name | string | yes | Full name. |
| phone | string | – | Phone in E.164 format, e.g. +14155551234. |
| pin | string | – | A PIN of 4-10 digits. Omit and set generate_pin to let RemoteLock pick one. |
| starts_at | string | yes | Local date-time without a timezone, e.g. 2026-12-24T16:00 (read in the lock's time zone). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_create_access_user Create a permanent access user ~204
WRITE: creates a permanent access user (an employee, resident or owner) with a PIN and/or card. It creates the person only; use remotelock_grant_access to give them doors. The reply includes the PIN. Check remotelock_list_access_persons first to avoid duplicates. POST /access_persons.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| card_number | string | – | Prox card number, if the person uses a card. |
| department | string | – | Department or group label. |
| string | – | Email address (RemoteLock can email the access instructions). | |
| generate_pin | boolean | – | true: RemoteLock generates a random PIN (returned in the reply). |
| name | string | yes | Full name. |
| phone | string | – | Phone in E.164 format, e.g. +14155551234. |
| pin | string | – | A PIN of 4-10 digits. Omit and set generate_pin to let RemoteLock pick one. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_deactivate_access_person Deactivate an access user or guest ~85
WRITE: deactivates an access user or guest, so their PIN/card stops working on every door. The person stays in the account (status deactivated) and is not deleted. Only do it when the user asked. PUT /access_persons/{id}/deactivate.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| access_person_id | string | yes | RemoteLock access person id (UUID). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_get_access_person Get access user or guest ~55
One access user or guest by id, with status, validity window and PIN / card number. GET /access_persons/{id}.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| access_person_id | string | yes | RemoteLock access person id (UUID). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_get_account Get account ~40
The RemoteLock account these credentials belong to: name, plan limits and settings. Use it to confirm which account is connected. GET /account.
Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_get_device Get device ~60
One device (lock) by id with its full state: connectivity, battery/power, lock state, auto-lock settings, model and location. GET /devices/{id}.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| device_id | string | yes | RemoteLock device id (UUID). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_get_event Get event ~71
One event by id (for example from a notification): type, time, source, status, the lock and the person involved, and the method used. The PIN or card used is not returned. GET /events/{id}.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| event_id | string | yes | RemoteLock event id (UUID). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_get_location Get location ~36
One location by id. GET /locations/{id}.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| location_id | string | yes | RemoteLock location id (UUID). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_grant_access Grant door access ~260
WRITE: gives an access user or guest access to a lock, a door group or a location, so their PIN/card opens it. RemoteLock then syncs the code to the lock(s). Optionally limit the hours with an access schedule (access_schedule_id, for recurring daily hours) or override a guest's start/end time of day on this door. POST /access_persons/{id}/accesses.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| access_person_id | string | yes | RemoteLock access person id (UUID). |
| access_schedule_id | string | – | Access schedule id, to limit the hours of a permanent user. |
| accessible_id | string | yes | Id (UUID) of the lock, door group or location to grant. |
| accessible_type | string | yes | What accessible_id is: lock, door_group, location, ... |
| guest_end_time | string | – | Guests only: overrides the time of day the guest's access ends on this door, hh:mm. It is not a daily window: use access_schedule_id for recurring hours. |
| guest_start_time | string | – | Guests only: overrides the time of day the guest's access starts on this door, hh:mm. It is not a daily window: use access_schedule_id for recurring hours. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_list_access_persons List access users and guests ~168
List the people who can open doors: access users (permanent) and access guests (time-limited), with name, email, status, validity window and their PIN / card number. By default only current and upcoming people; pass status to include expired or deactivated. GET /access_persons.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| page | integer | – | Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page. |
| per_page | integer | – | Results per page, 1-50 (default 25). |
| sort | string | – | Sort order (default created_at ascending); a leading - is descending. |
| status | array | – | Statuses to include (default current and upcoming). |
| type | string | – | Only permanent users or only guests. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_list_device_accesses List who can open a lock ~123
List the access users and guests who have access to one lock (and whether the PIN is synced to it). GET /devices/{id}/access_person_accesses.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| device_id | string | yes | RemoteLock device id (UUID) of the lock. |
| page | integer | – | Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page. |
| per_page | integer | – | Results per page, 1-50 (default 25). |
| person_type | string | – | Only permanent users or only guests. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_list_devices List devices (locks) ~164
List devices: locks, access-control doors, thermostats, etc., with name, model, battery/connectivity state, lock state and location. Filter by type (e.g. lock) or location. GET /devices.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ids | array | – | Only these device ids. |
| location_id | string | – | Only devices of this location id. |
| page | integer | – | Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page. |
| per_page | integer | – | Results per page, 1-50 (default 25). |
| sort | string | – | Sort order (default created_at ascending); a leading - is descending. |
| type | array | – | Only these device types, e.g. ["lock"]. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_list_door_groups List door groups ~93
List door groups (named sets of locks you can grant access to in one step). GET /groups.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| page | integer | – | Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page. |
| per_page | integer | – | Results per page, 1-50 (default 25). |
| sort | string | – | Sort order (default created_at ascending). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_list_group_items List the locks in a door group ~93
List the items (locks) that belong to one door group. GET /groups/{id}/items.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| group_id | string | yes | RemoteLock door group id (UUID). |
| page | integer | – | Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page. |
| per_page | integer | – | Results per page, 1-50 (default 25). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_list_locations List locations ~101
List the account's locations (properties/sites) with address and time zone. Use the ids to filter devices. GET /locations.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| page | integer | – | Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page. |
| per_page | integer | – | Results per page, 1-50 (default 25). |
| sort | string | – | Sort order (default name ascending); a leading - is descending. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_list_notifications List notifications (activity) ~115
List notifications sent by notification subscriptions: each names the lock (publisher), the event type (unlocked, access_denied, jammed, power_level_low, ...) and an event_id. Only events that match a subscription appear. Get details with remotelock_get_event. GET /notifications.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| page | integer | – | Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page. |
| per_page | integer | – | Results per page, 1-50 (default 25). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_list_person_accesses List a person's door access ~107
List the doors, door groups and locations one access user or guest can open, with sync state per device. GET /access_persons/{id}/accesses.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| access_person_id | string | yes | RemoteLock access person id (UUID). |
| page | integer | – | Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page. |
| per_page | integer | – | Results per page, 1-50 (default 25). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_lock_device Lock a lock ~61
WRITE: sends the lock command to a lock (it locks the door). Locking an already locked door changes nothing. PUT /devices/{id}/lock.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| device_id | string | yes | RemoteLock device id (UUID) of the lock. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_revoke_access Revoke door access ~114
WRITE: removes one access grant (an id from remotelock_list_person_accesses), so the person's PIN/card no longer opens that door, door group or location. The person itself stays. Only do it when the user asked. DELETE /access_persons/{id}/accesses/{access_id}.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| access_id | string | yes | The grant id (the id of an item from remotelock_list_person_accesses). |
| access_person_id | string | yes | RemoteLock access person id (UUID). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
remotelock_unlock_device Unlock a lock ~97
WRITE, SECURITY-SENSITIVE: sends the unlock command to a lock, which physically unlocks the door. Only call it when the user explicitly asked to unlock this specific door, and set confirm to true. PUT /devices/{id}/unlock.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| confirm | boolean | yes | Must be true: the user explicitly asked to unlock this door. |
| device_id | string | yes | RemoteLock device id (UUID) of the lock. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
How do I install the RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi server?
RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi is a hosted endpoint at https://remotelock.usefulapi.io/mcp, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.
remote · remotelock.usefulapi.io
claude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-remotelock 'https://remotelock.usefulapi.io/mcp'
What is the RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi server?
RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi is listed in the public MCP registry as io.usefulapi/remotelock. Read RemoteLock devices and guests; manage door access and physically lock or unlock doors. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://remotelock.usefulapi.io/mcp).
Is the RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi server safe to use?
RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi scores 18 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.
What tools does the RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi server expose?
RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi exposes 20 tools: remotelock_get_account, remotelock_list_locations, remotelock_get_location, remotelock_list_devices, remotelock_get_device, and 15 more. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 2,303 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.
Does the RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi server require authentication?
Its publisher declares no required credentials for RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi. We have not been able to confirm that against the live endpoint, and a server can require authorisation without declaring it here.
Is the RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi server still maintained?
RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 5 November 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.