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RemoteLock MCP by usefulapi

REMOTE · REMOTELOCK.USEFULAPI.IO

Read RemoteLock devices and guests; manage door access and physically lock or unlock doors.

18 Trust /100

Last scanned (45 minutes ago)

Scores higher than 4% of remote servers

Reachable. Last reached 5 Nov 2026.

Category IoT and Hardware

Trust breakdown (7 categories)

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
Transport & Reachability0
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.

Changelog

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.

Diagnostics

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
MCP tools · 20 exposed · ~2,303 tokens

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 →

Tool Tokens
remotelock_create_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.

NameTypeReqDescription
card_numberstring–Prox card number, if the person uses a card.
emailstring–Email address (RemoteLock can email the access instructions).
ends_atstringyesLocal date-time without a timezone, e.g. 2026-12-24T16:00 (read in the lock's time zone).
generate_pinboolean–true: RemoteLock generates a random PIN (returned in the reply).
namestringyesFull name.
phonestring–Phone in E.164 format, e.g. +14155551234.
pinstring–A PIN of 4-10 digits. Omit and set generate_pin to let RemoteLock pick one.
starts_atstringyesLocal 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 ~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.

NameTypeReqDescription
card_numberstring–Prox card number, if the person uses a card.
departmentstring–Department or group label.
emailstring–Email address (RemoteLock can email the access instructions).
generate_pinboolean–true: RemoteLock generates a random PIN (returned in the reply).
namestringyesFull name.
phonestring–Phone in E.164 format, e.g. +14155551234.
pinstring–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 ~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.

NameTypeReqDescription
access_person_idstringyesRemoteLock access person id (UUID).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_get_access_person ~55

One access user or guest by id, with status, validity window and PIN / card number. GET /access_persons/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
access_person_idstringyesRemoteLock access person id (UUID).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_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 ~60

One device (lock) by id with its full state: connectivity, battery/power, lock state, auto-lock settings, model and location. GET /devices/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
device_idstringyesRemoteLock device id (UUID).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_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}.

NameTypeReqDescription
event_idstringyesRemoteLock event id (UUID).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_get_location ~36

One location by id. GET /locations/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
location_idstringyesRemoteLock location id (UUID).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_grant_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.

NameTypeReqDescription
access_person_idstringyesRemoteLock access person id (UUID).
access_schedule_idstring–Access schedule id, to limit the hours of a permanent user.
accessible_idstringyesId (UUID) of the lock, door group or location to grant.
accessible_typestringyesWhat accessible_id is: lock, door_group, location, ...
guest_end_timestring–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_timestring–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 ~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.

NameTypeReqDescription
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-50 (default 25).
sortstring–Sort order (default created_at ascending); a leading - is descending.
statusarray–Statuses to include (default current and upcoming).
typestring–Only permanent users or only guests.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_list_device_accesses ~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.

NameTypeReqDescription
device_idstringyesRemoteLock device id (UUID) of the lock.
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-50 (default 25).
person_typestring–Only permanent users or only guests.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_list_devices ~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.

NameTypeReqDescription
idsarray–Only these device ids.
location_idstring–Only devices of this location id.
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-50 (default 25).
sortstring–Sort order (default created_at ascending); a leading - is descending.
typearray–Only these device types, e.g. ["lock"].

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_list_door_groups ~93

List door groups (named sets of locks you can grant access to in one step). GET /groups.

NameTypeReqDescription
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-50 (default 25).
sortstring–Sort order (default created_at ascending).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_list_group_items ~93

List the items (locks) that belong to one door group. GET /groups/{id}/items.

NameTypeReqDescription
group_idstringyesRemoteLock door group id (UUID).
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-50 (default 25).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_list_locations ~101

List the account's locations (properties/sites) with address and time zone. Use the ids to filter devices. GET /locations.

NameTypeReqDescription
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-50 (default 25).
sortstring–Sort order (default name ascending); a leading - is descending.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_list_notifications ~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.

NameTypeReqDescription
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-50 (default 25).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_list_person_accesses ~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.

NameTypeReqDescription
access_person_idstringyesRemoteLock access person id (UUID).
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-50 (default 25).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_lock_device ~61

WRITE: sends the lock command to a lock (it locks the door). Locking an already locked door changes nothing. PUT /devices/{id}/lock.

NameTypeReqDescription
device_idstringyesRemoteLock device id (UUID) of the lock.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_revoke_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}.

NameTypeReqDescription
access_idstringyesThe grant id (the id of an item from remotelock_list_person_accesses).
access_person_idstringyesRemoteLock access person id (UUID).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

remotelock_unlock_device ~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.

NameTypeReqDescription
confirmbooleanyesMust be true: the user explicitly asked to unlock this door.
device_idstringyesRemoteLock device id (UUID) of the lock.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

Install

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

# add to Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-remotelock 'https://remotelock.usefulapi.io/mcp'
Common questions

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.