How to Use the Expedia MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I run an Expedia search in Claude Code?

Connect the server using the claude mcp add command. Once connected, use the CLI to trigger searchflights with your desired parameters.

Q: Can Claude Code handle Expedia bookings in a script?

Yes. You can chain createbooking in your shell scripts to automate reservation flows, provided you handle the required confirmation steps.

Q: Does Claude Code support Expedia via HTTP transport?

Yes. Use the --transport http flag during the add command to establish the connection to the Expedia MCP server.

Q: How do I verify my Expedia connection in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp list in your terminal. This command confirms that the server is active and all 13 tools are registered.

Automate travel logistics in your terminal. Claude Code connects to Expedia to handle bookings via CLI commands.

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Headless travel automation for Claude Code

Integrate travel booking directly into your scripts or CI/CD pipelines. Claude Code uses `search_regions` and `search_flights` to find data programmatically, allowing you to build automated travel reporting tools. Since it runs in the terminal, you can pipe the output of these tools into other CLI utilities. It is designed for engineers who want to manage travel searches through shell commands rather than a browser.

Direct tool execution

Invoke booking tools like `book_car` or `create_booking` directly from your command line. The MCP Server registers all 13 tools, making them available to your scripts for instant execution. This allows for quick, iterative testing of travel workflows. You can query `get_flight_quotes` and parse the JSON output immediately in your terminal session.

Pipeline-ready reservation handling

Manage reservations through programmatic cancellation using `cancel_flight`. Claude Code allows you to script the handling of booking IDs, ensuring your travel operations remain consistent. This is ideal for automated workflows that require status checks or updates. You get full control over the booking lifecycle without the overhead of a graphical interface.

Setup guide

Set up Expedia 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 expedia-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http expedia-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 Expedia 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": {
    "expedia-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Expedia MCP in Claude Code

Connect the server using the `claude mcp add` command. Once connected, use the CLI to trigger `search_flights` with your desired parameters.

Yes. You can chain `create_booking` in your shell scripts to automate reservation flows, provided you handle the required confirmation steps.

Yes. Use the `--transport http` flag during the add command to establish the connection to the Expedia MCP server.

Run `claude mcp list` in your terminal. This command confirms that the server is active and all 13 tools are registered.

The server treats your passenger data as ephemeral inputs. It does not store your booking details locally, ensuring your private info is not exposed in your terminal logs.

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