Lodgify MCP Server

What is Lodgify MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for interacting with the Lodgify vacation rental API, enabling AI assistants to manage properties, bookings, and calendar data.

How to use Lodgify MCP Server?

Deploy via Docker (ghcr.io/shanephall/lodgify-mcp-server:latest) or local Python installation (Python 3.10+, uv sync). Set the LODGIFY_API_KEY environment variable. Run in server mode (--mode server) or test mode (--mode test). Integrate with Claude Desktop by adding a Docker or local command entry to claude_desktop_config.json.

Key features of Lodgify MCP Server

• Tools for properties: get_properties, get_property_by_id
• Tools for bookings: get_bookings, get_booking_by_id, create_booking, update_booking_status
• Calendar tool: get_calendar
• Supports Docker and local Python runtimes
• Requires only a Lodgify API key for authentication
• Works as an MCP server for LLM interactions (e.g., Claude Desktop)

Use cases of Lodgify MCP Server

• AI-powered property and booking management for vacation rentals
• Automated calendar lookups and booking status updates
• Seamless integration of Lodgify data into Claude Desktop workflows
• Testing API connectivity with --mode test before production use

FAQ from Lodgify MCP Server

How do I fix the “API key is required for this mode” error?

Ensure the API key is passed as a Docker environment variable using -e LODGIFY_API_KEY=your_key in the args array, not in the env object, when configuring Claude Desktop.

What runtime dependencies are needed?

Docker is required for the recommended deployment. For local installation, Python 3.10+ and the uv package manager are needed.

Where does my data live?

All data remains within the Lodgify API. This server only facilitates requests and responses; it does not store any data locally.

What transport or authentication does the server use?

The server communicates via the MCP stdio transport and authenticates using a Lodgify API key set as the LODGIFY_API_KEY environment variable.

Are there any known limitations?

No limitations are mentioned in the README. The server provides the tools listed; unsupported Lodgify API endpoints may require custom extension.