About plantrip
plantrip is an MCP server that gives AI assistants access to travel planning tools, for travelers planning trips. It covers itineraries, packing, weather, budgets, guides, and tour inquiries.
Key features
- 01Day-by-day itinerary generation
- 02Weather-informed packing lists
- 03Destination weather insights
- 04Trip budget breakdowns
- 05Travel Q&A and destination guides
- 06Tour availability and inquiries
Use cases
- 01Plan a multi-day trip around activities
- 02Prepare for weather and planned activities
- 03Estimate lodging, food, and transport costs
- 04Check tour dates and send booking inquiries
MCP support
Exposes Plantrip travel-planning tools to MCP clients, including itinerary creation, packing lists, weather information, cost estimates, travel Q&A, guides, and tour inquiries.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
npx -y plantrip-mcp-serverPLANTRIP_API_KEYSecretFree API key from https://plantrip.io/developersLocal servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.
Tools
14Saved tool list · updated 2w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| days | number | Yes | Number of days (1-30) |
| budget | enum | No | Budget levelbudget | moderate | luxury |
| travelers | number | No | Number of travelers |
| start_date | string | No | Trip start date (YYYY-MM-DD format) |
| destination | string | Yes | Travel destination (city, country, or region) |
| preferences | string | No | Travel preferences (e.g., "food and culture", "adventure", "budget") |
Details
From the project READMEPlantrip MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects AI assistants like Claude to Plantrip's travel planning tools. Create itineraries, generate packing lists, get weather insights, estimate trip costs, and more.
Features
- Create Itineraries - Generate detailed day-by-day travel plans with activities, costs, and locations
- Packing Lists - AI-powered packing lists based on destination, weather, and activities
- Weather Insights - Detailed climate information and weather patterns
- Cost Estimates - Budget breakdowns for accommodations, food, transport, and activities
- Travel Expert - Ask any travel question and get expert answers
- Travel Guides - Search Plantrip's library of destination guides
- Tour Availability - Check tour dates and submit booking inquiries
Quick Start
1. Get an API Key
- Go to plantrip.io/developers
- Sign in (free — no subscription required)
- Create a new API key
2. Configure Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config:
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"plantrip": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "plantrip-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"PLANTRIP_API_KEY": "pt_agent_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
3. Restart Claude Desktop
Quit and reopen Claude Desktop to load the server.
Usage
Ask Claude things like:
- "Create a 5-day itinerary for Tokyo focused on food and culture"
- "What should I pack for a hiking trip to Patagonia in March?"
- "What's the weather like in Bali in August?"
- "How much would a week in Iceland cost for 2 people?"
- "What are the visa requirements for US citizens visiting Vietnam?"
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
create_itinerary | Create a new travel itinerary |
get_itinerary_status | Poll generation status |
get_itinerary | Retrieve complete itinerary |
modify_itinerary | Modify with natural language |
list_user_trips | List saved trips |
save_itinerary | Save to user's trips |
delete_trip | Remove from saved trips |
generate_packing_list | AI packing list |
ask_travel_expert | Travel Q&A |
get_weather_insights | Weather/climate info |
estimate_trip_cost | Budget breakdown |
search_guides | Search travel guides |
get_tour_availability | Check tour dates |
submit_tour_inquiry | Tour booking inquiry |
Claude Code Setup
Add to .mcp.json in your project:
{
"mcpServers": {
"plantrip": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "plantrip-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"PLANTRIP_API_KEY": "pt_agent_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
PLANTRIP_API_KEY | Yes | Your API key from plantrip.io/developers |
PLANTRIP_API_URL | No | API base URL (default: https://plantrip.io/api/agent) |
REST API
You can also use the Plantrip API directly:
curl -X POST https://plantrip.io/api/agent/execute \
-H "X-API-Key: pt_agent_your_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"tool": "create_itinerary",
"arguments": {
"destination": "Tokyo, Japan",
"days": 5
}
}'
Full API docs at plantrip.io/developers.
Rate Limits
- 60 requests/minute
- 10,000 requests/day
Links
License
MIT
Comments
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An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.