com.usefreebox/freebox
Find free stuff near any US ZIP, priced for resale. Live listings, resale estimates, alerts.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http freebox 'https://usefreebox.com/api/mcp'{
"mcpServers": {
"freebox": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://usefreebox.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Freebox MCP Server
Give your AI assistant the ability to find free stuff near you — and know what it's worth.
Freebox tracks free curbside and giveaway listings across 400+ US metros, prices every find with an LLM valuation chain, and ranks them by estimated resale value. This remote MCP server exposes that feed to Claude and any other MCP client.
- Endpoint:
https://usefreebox.com/api/mcp - Auth: OAuth 2.1 (one-click connect from Claude) — or manual keys at usefreebox.com/app/connect
- Docs / connect guide: usefreebox.com/ai
Connect (Claude)
- Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
- Paste
https://usefreebox.com/api/mcp - Sign in / create a Freebox account when redirected, approve, done.
Then just ask: "find free stuff near me worth over $100 and save the best to my vault."
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
find_free_stuff | Search live free listings near a ZIP, ranked by estimated resale value + profit |
area_summary | Counts and total estimated value of free finds around a ZIP |
save_to_vault / my_vault / remove_from_vault | Save and manage finds |
create_alert / my_alerts / delete_alert | Get pinged when a high-value find drops nearby |
What's behind it
A Craigslist/OfferUp scraper across 400+ US metros feeding a Supabase index; every listing priced by an LLM chain (Groq → Cerebras → NVIDIA) tuned on 30k+ resale valuations; a distance ladder so any US ZIP returns real nearby inventory. Values are estimates, not guarantees.
Freebox is a paid app ($2.49/wk, $39.99/yr, or $99 lifetime) — connecting and browsing teasers is free; the full ranked feed requires a subscription.
Questions/issues: open an issue here or email howdamain@gmail.com
Frequently asked questions
What is com.usefreebox/freebox?
Find free stuff near any US ZIP, priced for resale. Live listings, resale estimates, alerts.
How do I install com.usefreebox/freebox?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http freebox 'https://usefreebox.com/api/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does com.usefreebox/freebox need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is com.usefreebox/freebox open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains com.usefreebox/freebox?
It is published by howdamain. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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