Cabify MCP Server for Claude Desktop 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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"mcpServers": {
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}
}
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About Cabify MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the Cabify Business platform for enterprise mobility management:
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Cabify to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 9 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
- Get price estimates across all Cabify tiers (Lite, Executive, Taxi)
- Compare trip durations with real-time traffic data
- Request rides directly with pickup and dropoff coordinates
- Track active rides with driver info, vehicle details, and live ETA
- Cancel rides when plans change
- View complete ride history with business expense tracking
- Manage saved locations for frequent business destinations
- Check available service tiers at any location in Spain and LATAM
The Cabify MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Cabify to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cabify MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using Cabify
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 9 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Cabify MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Cabify through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
Cabify + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Cabify MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
Cabify MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Cabify to Claude Desktop via MCP:
add_saved_location
Common use cases: save office addresses, frequent client locations, hotels, airports. Returns the saved location details including the new location ID. Use this to build a library of frequently used destinations for faster ride booking. Save a new location for the Cabify account
cancel_ride
Cancellation policies vary based on ride status - cancellations after driver assignment may incur fees depending on Cabify Empresas policy. Use this to cancel rides that were booked by mistake or are no longer needed. Cancel an existing Cabify ride request
get_available_products
Returns product IDs, names, descriptions, capacity, and features. Use this to see which service options are available before requesting estimates or booking rides. Get available Cabify service tiers at a location
get_price_estimate
Prices are in local currency (EUR for Spain, local currency for LATAM). Use this to compare costs across different Cabify service tiers before booking. Get price estimate for a Cabify ride between two locations
get_ride_details
Use this to track your active ride or review past trip details. Get details of a specific Cabify ride
get_ride_history
Returns ride date, status, origin/destination, product type, driver, cost, and business expense category. Use this to review past rides, calculate business expenses, or find previous trip details. Get ride history for the Cabify Business account
get_saved_locations
Returns location IDs, names, addresses, and coordinates. Use this to quickly reference saved locations for ride requests without typing full addresses. Common for frequent business destinations. Get saved locations for the Cabify account
get_time_estimate
Accounts for current traffic conditions and typical route times. Use this to plan schedules and compare route efficiency across different pickup/dropoff points. Get estimated trip duration for a Cabify ride
request_ride
Requires origin and destination coordinates. Optionally specify product ID (from get_available_products), pickup address, and dropoff address for clarity. Returns the ride ID, driver assignment status, and estimated pickup time. Use this to book a ride after confirming price and availability. Request a new Cabify ride
Example Prompts for Cabify in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Cabify immediately.
"Get me a price estimate from Madrid Airport to our office in Gran Vía for a Cabify Executive"
"Book a Cabify from the hotel to the conference center for 9am tomorrow"
"Show me all Cabify rides from last month with total business expenses"
Troubleshooting Cabify MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Cabify to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
Cabify + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cabify MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect Cabify to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.