Search active auctions
Ask for specific items, categories, locations, or types of equipment.
Example: Find dump trucks in PA.
Municibid Claude Connector
A New Way to Explore Government Surplus
Explore the Municibid Claude Connector, a new way to search public government surplus auctions, review sold comps, and find assets available from agencies and schools.
Trusted by over 7,500 governments and schools
With an average of 50+ making the switch to Municibid each month.
Works with Claude
Discover government surplus auctions in a new way
Municibid helps state and local governments, schools, authorities, and other public agencies sell surplus assets directly to the public.
Now, with the Municibid Claude Connector, people can explore public surplus auctions through a simple conversation. Buyers can ask questions like:
- “Find dump trucks in Pennsylvania.”
- “Show sold comps for used police SUVs.”
- “Estimate the market value of a used backhoe.”
- “Show me auctions from the Town of Mansfield, Mass.”
The Connector helps users search active Municibid auctions, review public listing details, compare historical sold auctions, view public agency summaries, and get rough market value estimates based on available Municibid auction data. All bidding and transactions still happen on Municibid.com.
Add Municibid to Claude
Adding the connector takes about a minute, and there's nothing to sign up for.
- Open Claude at claude.ai, or in the Claude desktop or mobile app.
- Go to Settings, then Connectors, and choose Add custom connector.
- Paste in the connector URL:
https://ai.municibid.com/mcp - Save it, then start asking about surplus auctions.
That’s it. There’s no account to create, no API key to paste, and nothing to authorize. The connector reads the same public auction data you’d see browsing Municibid.com, so you can go straight to asking questions.
What this makes possible
Public assets with real value, recovered for communities
Every year, government agencies and schools sell vehicles, equipment, tools, technology, furniture, and other surplus assets they no longer need. These items often still have useful life left. When agencies sell them through Municibid, they can:
- Recover money for taxpayers and their communities
- Extend the life of public assets
- Keep usable equipment out of landfills
- Reach more qualified buyers
- Make the surplus sale process more transparent and accessible
For buyers, surplus auctions open the door to used vehicles, heavy equipment, work trucks, tools, and other items that may be difficult or expensive to find elsewhere. The Municibid Claude Connector is another way we are helping more people discover these public assets.
Find dump trucks in Pennsylvania.
I found 9 active dump truck listings in Pennsylvania from government agencies:
- 2007 Chevy 3500 Dump Truck in Venango CountyCurrent bid $800 · 4 bids
- 2019 Ford F-550 Dump with Plow and Spreader in Scott TownshipCurrent bid $15,008 · 32 bids
- 2014 International 7400 10-Ton Dump Truck in Forward TownshipCurrent bid $31,000 · 3 bids
Example conversation. Active listings, bids, and prices change daily.
Another way to help buyers discover public surplus
Government surplus, part of the AI conversation
Municibid already helps public agencies bring attention to surplus assets through our online marketplace, buyer network, search tools, marketing efforts, email alerts, and ongoing seller support.
The Municibid Claude Connector adds another important discovery channel. As more people begin using AI tools like Claude to research purchases, compare options, and find equipment, we want government surplus auctions to be part of that conversation.
This does not replace Municibid.com or the work we already do to promote listings. It expands how buyers can discover public surplus assets and gives agencies another way to reach interested bidders. More discovery can help create:
- Greater awareness of available surplus assets
- More qualified bidder interest
- More competition for listings
- Stronger sale outcomes for public agencies
- Better returns for taxpayers and communities
A practical example of AI helping government
Practical. Responsible. Read-only.
Many public agencies are interested in artificial intelligence, but they are also understandably cautious. They want practical tools that solve real problems, not hype. The Municibid Claude Connector is a simple example of how AI can support government work responsibly.
For government sellers, this shows a practical use of AI that can help:
- Expand visibility for surplus assets
- Make public auction information easier to search
- Help buyers compare similar sold items
- Support better-informed bidding activity
- Improve the overall surplus sale experience
It is read-only.
The Connector does not place bids, create listings, modify accounts, process payments, or complete transactions. It helps people search and understand public auction information that is already available through Municibid.
AI does not need to be disruptive or risky to be useful. Used carefully, it can become another tool that helps public agencies serve their communities, recover value from surplus assets, and reach more buyers.
What you can do
What you can do with the Municibid Claude Connector
View public listing details
Get a quick summary of a Municibid auction, including item details, location, current bid information, and auction end time.
Example: Get details for this Municibid auction URL.
Review sold comps
Look at similar completed auctions to better understand past sale results.
Example: Show sold dump truck comps in Pennsylvania.
Estimate rough market value
Review a rough informational value range based on historical Municibid sold auction data.
Example: Estimate market value for a used backhoe in Pennsylvania.
View public agency summaries
See public seller or agency information and visit that agency's Municibid storefront.
Example: Show the agency profile for West Norriton, PA.
Use the Municibid Claude Connector
Whether you are a buyer looking for equipment or a public agency exploring how AI can support surplus sales, this tool gives you another way to work with Municibid auction data.
Important limitations
Designed for discovery and research only
The Municibid Claude Connector is designed for auction discovery and research. All bidding, payments, account activity, and transactions take place on Municibid.com.
Market value estimates and sold comparable summaries are for informational purposes only. They are not appraisals, guarantees, professional valuations, or predictions of final auction outcomes.
The Connector does not:
- Place bids
- Create listings
- Modify user accounts
- Process payments
- Complete transactions
- Expose bidder identities
- Expose seller contact information
- Provide official appraisals or guaranteed valuations
Needless to say we are thrilled with the results! With the amount of exposure and truly competitive bidding through Municibid, I have to say it wasn’t much of a surprise that we did so well. The best part about it is we get to keep 100% of the proceeds.
Mike AhernPublic Buildings Special Projects Manager, Town of Mansfield, MA
Serving our governments and communities
1m+Buyers In Network
7.5k+Government Sellers
550New Sellers In 2025
20Years In Business
Who we are
Work with a team you can trust.
Municibid is America’s fastest growing, most convenient, and easiest-to-use online auction marketplace for government agencies, schools, authorities and utilities to auction their surplus and forfeitures directly to the public. All auctions take place online and are open to bid 24 hours a day.
- Founded in 2006
- Headquartered in Pottstown, PA
- Regional office in Los Angeles, CA
Support, any hour
We offer exceptional customer support, any time you need it.
We take great pride in delivering the absolute best customer service. We designed Municibid to be intuitive and easy to use, and when you do need a hand we are here 24/7/365 through our support page, online chat, email and phone.
Help & Support
Answers to the questions bidders and sellers ask most, with a Municibid expert a message away.
Visit SupportMunicibid Claude Connector
Public surplus auctions, easier to discover, compare, and understand.
Whether you are a buyer looking for equipment or a public agency exploring how AI can support surplus sales, this is another way to put Municibid auction data to work.