Mlatho

What is Mlatho?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI agents access to the Mlatho service marketplace — Africa's platform for finding and booking vetted service professionals. Any MCP-compatible assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) can search for services, get quotes, and generate booking links.

How to use Mlatho?

No local installation is required. Connect remotely by adding the URL https://mcp.mlatho.com/sse to your MCP client config (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json, .vscode/mcp.json, or .cursor/mcp.json). Verify the server is running with curl https://mcp.mlatho.com/health.

Key features of Mlatho

• Search services by category, location, and price range
• Find vetted professionals with ratings and reviews
• Get instant price quotes for any service type
• Generate direct booking links with secure payment
• List all available service categories and markets
• Access top-rated, featured professionals

Use cases of Mlatho

• "I need a plumber in Johannesburg" – search and book
• "How much does legal consultation cost in Cape Town?" – get instant quote
• "What services are available in Malawi?" – browse categories and locations
• "Book that electrician for me" – generate booking link
• "Show me the best rated professionals" – view featured profiles

FAQ from Mlatho

How do I connect my AI assistant to the Mlatho MCP server?

Add the remote endpoint https://mcp.mlatho.com/sse to your MCP client's config file. The server uses SSE transport and requires no local installation.

What tools does the server provide?

It provides tools for discovery (search_services, get_service_categories, get_service_details), professionals (find_professionals, get_professional_profile, get_featured_professionals), booking (get_booking_link, get_instant_quote), and platform info (get_platform_info, get_available_locations).

Which service categories are supported?

Legal, Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning, Catering, IT Support, Beauty, Tutoring, Photography, Event Planning, Home Repair, Gardening, Moving, Personal Training, Accounting, and more.

Which markets and cities does Mlatho cover?

It operates in South Africa (ZAR) and Malawi (USD). Cities include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha, Lilongwe, Blantyre, and more.

Is there a health check endpoint?

Yes, the server exposes https://mcp.mlatho.com/health for verifying availability.