A lightweight, Python-based CLI tool built for Termux to decode vehicle specifications and query stolen vehicle status records via public APIs.
Termux VIN Lookup is a terminal script designed for mobile environments. It interfaces with the official NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) vPIC API to instantly decode 17-digit Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) into detailed specifications, engine configurations, and manufacturing origin.
- Free & Unlimited VIN Decoding: Interfaces directly with the public NHTSA vPIC database (no API key required).
- Detailed Specifications: Decodes Model Year, Make, Model, Trim, Body Class, Drive Type, Engine Displacement, Cylinders, Fuel Type, and Assembly Country.
- Stolen Record Check Integration: Includes modular helper functions to easily plug in commercial stolen-check API keys.
- Termux Optimized: Clean output formatted specifically for mobile terminal displays.
- Robust Input Validation: Checks for valid 17-character VIN lengths and handles HTTP network timeouts.
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pkg install git python -y
pip install requests