How to Use the Airbnb MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code search Airbnb by geographic coordinates?

searchbycoordinates accepts a latitude, longitude, and radius. You can write a shell script that finds all rentals within 5 kilometers of a specific data center or conference venue. It sorts the results by distance.

Q: How do I view my user profile via the MCP CLI?

Call getuserprofile to dump your account details to the terminal. This verifies your authentication token is working correctly. It returns your raw profile data as a JSON object.

Q: Does Claude Code support Airbnb experience searches?

Yes, searchexperiences finds local activities for a given date and location. You can pipe the output to jq to filter for specific price ranges or durations. Pass the experience ID to getexperience for full details.

Connect Claude Code to Airbnb via the terminal. Run headless scripts to monitor listing prices and track availability.

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Monitor pricing changes from the terminal

`get_pricing` calculates the exact cost of a stay based on dates and guest counts. You can set up a cron job where your AI client checks a specific property every morning. It logs the total price, including taxes and fees, directly to standard output. When prices drop below your threshold, the script triggers an alert. It uses `get_calendar` to verify the dates are still open and checks minimum stay requirements. You get automated price tracking without opening a browser.

Audit reservations and extract check-in codes

`get_reservations` pulls your entire travel history into the terminal via the MCP connection. Your script filters for upcoming trips and grabs the reservation IDs. It pipes that output into another command for further processing. Next, the agent runs `get_reservation` on those specific IDs. It extracts the check-in instructions, lockbox codes, and host contact details. You can have it automatically text you the door code two hours before arrival.

Claude Code automates Airbnb property research

`search_listings` hunts for properties matching your exact criteria across cities or neighborhoods. You pass maximum price and date parameters via the command line. The agent returns a clean, formatted list of matching IDs. It then iterates through those IDs using `get_reviews` and `get_host`. The script flags any properties with bad feedback or unverified owners. You end up with a highly filtered JSON file of acceptable rentals ready for review.

Setup guide

Set up Airbnb MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see airbnb-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Airbnb transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Airbnb tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http airbnb-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Airbnb MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "airbnb-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Airbnb MCP in Claude Code

Run claude mcp add --transport http airbnb-mcp -- . Make sure all flags come before the server name. Use claude mcp list to confirm the connection.

search_by_coordinates accepts a latitude, longitude, and radius. You can write a shell script that finds all rentals within 5 kilometers of a specific data center or conference venue. It sorts the results by distance.

Call get_user_profile to dump your account details to the terminal. This verifies your authentication token is working correctly. It returns your raw profile data as a JSON object.

Yes, search_experiences finds local activities for a given date and location. You can pipe the output to jq to filter for specific price ranges or durations. Pass the experience ID to get_experience for full details.

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