PlugRail JP Recall — Claude Code MCP server: setup and tools
An MCP server for searching Japanese product recall notices by category and keyword. It queries public Consumer Affairs Agency records directly from your AI agent.
claude mcp add --transport http jp-recall https://jp-recall.plugrail.dev/mcpWhat PlugRail JP Recall does
This MCP server connects your coding agent to Japanese public consumer safety records. It searches recall announcements published by the Consumer Affairs Agency using keywords or category filters. You can inspect notices without leaving your development environment.
The service operates over HTTP at the endpoint https://jp-recall.plugrail.dev/mcp. You do not need to host backend services or manage local storage to query it. Keep in mind that plugrail is an independent project with no ties to Japanese government ministries, so returned data carries no official backing.
What it helps with
- Find product recall records in Japan by keyword
- Filter Japanese consumer safety notices by category
- Verify product recalls through Consumer Affairs Agency records
Example prompts for the agent
- Search Japanese product recalls for child safety seats using jp-recall
- Check if there are any recall notices for lithium batteries in Japan
- List recent Japanese product recalls in the household appliances category
How to install PlugRail JP Recall
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http jp-recall https://jp-recall.plugrail.dev/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add jp-recall --url https://jp-recall.plugrail.dev/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"jp-recall": {
"url": "https://jp-recall.plugrail.dev/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"jp-recall": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://jp-recall.plugrail.dev/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http jp-recall https://jp-recall.plugrail.dev/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about PlugRail JP Recall
How to install PlugRail JP Recall in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http jp-recall https://jp-recall.plugrail.dev/mcp in your terminal.
What does PlugRail JP Recall do?
It allows your agent to look up Japanese product recall records by keyword and category using Consumer Affairs Agency public data.
Is PlugRail JP Recall an official Japanese government service?
No, it is a third-party project and has no official affiliation with Japanese government agencies.
