what is Airbnb MCP Server?
Airbnb MCP Server is a tool designed for searching Airbnb listings and retrieving detailed information about them.
how to use Airbnb MCP Server?
To use the Airbnb MCP Server, you can either install it on Claude Desktop or use the Smithery CLI for automatic installation. After installation, you can search for listings by providing the required inputs such as location and optional parameters like check-in and check-out dates.
key features of Airbnb MCP Server?
- Respects Airbnb's robots.txt rules
- Uses cheerio for HTML parsing
- No API key required
- Returns structured JSON data
- Reduces context load by flattening and picking data
use cases of Airbnb MCP Server?
- Searching for available Airbnb listings in a specific location.
- Retrieving detailed information about a specific Airbnb listing.
- Planning trips that include Airbnb accommodations.
FAQ from Airbnb MCP Server?
- Do I need an API key to use the Airbnb MCP Server?
No, the server does not require an API key to function.
- Can I ignore robots.txt rules?
Yes, there is an option to ignore robots.txt rules by using specific command-line arguments during setup.
- What programming language is the server built with?
The Airbnb MCP Server is built using JavaScript.
Airbnb MCP Server
MCP Server for searching Airbnb and get listing details.
Tools
-
airbnb_search- Search for Airbnb listings
- Required Input:
location(string) - Optional Inputs:
placeId(string)checkin(string, YYYY-MM-DD)checkout(string, YYYY-MM-DD)adults(number)children(number)infants(number)pets(number)minPrice(number)maxPrice(number)cursor(string)ignoreRobotsText(boolean)
- Returns: Array of listings with details like name, price, location, etc.
-
airbnb_listing_details- Get detailed information about a specific Airbnb listing
- Required Input:
id(string) - Optional Inputs:
checkin(string, YYYY-MM-DD)checkout(string, YYYY-MM-DD)adults(number)children(number)infants(number)pets(number)ignoreRobotsText(boolean)
- Returns: Detailed listing information including description, host details, amenities, pricing, etc.
Features
- Respects Airbnb's robots.txt rules
- Uses cheerio for HTML parsing
- No API key required
- Returns structured JSON data
- Reduces context load by flattening and picking data
Setup
Installing on Claude Desktop
Before starting make sure Node.js is installed on your desktop for npx to work.
-
Go to: Settings > Developer > Edit Config
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Add the following to your
claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"airbnb": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@openbnb/mcp-server-airbnb"
]
}
}
}
To ignore robots.txt for all requests, use this version with --ignore-robots-txt args
{
"mcpServers": {
"airbnb": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@openbnb/mcp-server-airbnb",
"--ignore-robots-txt"
]
}
}
}
- Restart Claude Desktop and plan your next trip that include Airbnbs!
Other Option: Installing via Smithery
To install mcp-server-airbnb for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @openbnb-org/mcp-server-airbnb --client claude
Build (for devs)
npm install
npm run build
License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License.
Disclaimer
Airbnb is a trademark of Airbnb, Inc. OpenBnB is not related to Airbnb, Inc. or its subsidiaries
