Tripadvisor MCP Server

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About Tripadvisor MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Tripadvisor Content API. This provides access to Tripadvisor location data, reviews, and photos through standardized MCP interfaces, allowing AI assistants to search for travel destinations and experiences.

Tripadvisor MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tripadvisor-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "tripadvisor-mcp-server",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tripadvisor MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is Tripadvisor MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Tripadvisor Content API. It provides standardized access to Tripadvisor location data, reviews, and photos, enabling AI assistants to search for travel destinations and experiences.

How to use Tripadvisor MCP Server?

Obtain a Tripadvisor Content API key from the Tripadvisor Developer Portal. Set the TRIPADVISOR_API_KEY environment variable in a .env file or system config. Add the server configuration to your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) using the uv command pointing to the tripadvisor-mcp directory, or run via Docker. You can also configure which tools to make available.

Key features of Tripadvisor MCP Server

Search for locations (hotels, restaurants, attractions)
Get detailed information about any location
Retrieve reviews and photos for locations
Search for nearby locations using coordinates
API key authentication
Docker containerization support
Configurable list of available tools

Use cases of Tripadvisor MCP Server

An AI travel assistant finding hotels, restaurants, or attractions by query
Retrieving location details and recent reviews for trip planning
Discovering nearby points of interest based on user coordinates
Fetching photos of a destination to show in a conversation
Integrating Tripadvisor data into custom MCP-enabled applications

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to run this server?

You need Python with `uv` installed, or Docker. An active Tripadvisor Content API key is required.

How do I obtain a Tripadvisor Content API key?

Sign up on the [Tripadvisor Developer Portal](https://developer.tripadvisor.com/) and follow their API key generation process.

What tools are provided by this server?

Five tools: `search_locations`, `search_nearby_locations`, `get_location_details`, `get_location_reviews`, and `get_location_photos`.

Can I enable only specific tools?

Yes, the list of tools is configurable so you can choose which ones to expose to the MCP client.

How do I deploy the server with Docker?

Build the image with `docker build -t tripadvisor-mcp-server .` and run with `docker run -it --rm -e TRIPADVISOR_API_KEY=your_key tripadvisor-mcp-server`. For Claude Desktop, configure it to use Docker and pass the environment variable.

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