How to Use the Airbnb MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Build live travel booking interfaces in Next.js where Airbnb data streams directly to users via Vercel AI SDK.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Airbnb MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect Airbnb to Vercel AI SDK and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Stream property searches via Vercel AI SDK
`search_listings` pushes live property matches straight to your React frontend while the agent is still typing. You pass the city name and check-in dates, and the user watches available rentals populate their screen without loading spinners. `get_listing` pulls the exact bed counts and check-in instructions for those results. Developers wire these MCP tools into Edge Functions to keep the latency low enough for real-time chat interfaces.
Calculate live trip costs
`get_pricing` calculates the exact total cost including taxes and cleaning fees based on specific dates. Your Next.js app renders the final price breakdown instantly. `get_calendar` maps out the minimum stay rules and daily price changes across a whole month. Users see the unavailable dates gray out dynamically as the MCP Server streams the calendar data.
Surface local activities instantly
`search_experiences` finds food tours and local guides in the destination area. The agent fetches these activities parallel to the accommodation search. `get_reviews` feeds actual guest feedback into your UI so travelers can read about host responsiveness before booking. `get_experience` provides the duration and price details for the selected activity.
Set up Airbnb MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
ai+@modelcontextprotocol/sdkpackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdkplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Create the Streamable HTTP transport
Use
StreamableHTTPClientTransportwith your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and use tools
Call
mcpClient.tools()to auto-discover all Airbnb tools. Pass them directly togenerateText()orstreamText()— no manual schema definitions needed. - 4
Works with any model provider
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "List recent Airbnb transactions",
});
console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close(); Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Airbnb. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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