Hostaway MCP Server for LlamaIndex 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
LlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add Hostaway as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.
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import asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Hostaway. "
"You have 8 tools available."
),
)
response = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Hostaway?"
)
print(response)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Hostaway MCP Server
Connect Hostaway to any AI agent — the leading vacation rental channel manager.
LlamaIndex agents combine Hostaway tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.
What you can do
- Listings — All your properties with details, photos, and amenities
- Reservations — Bookings across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and direct
- Calendar — Day-by-day availability, pricing, and min stay
- Channels — Sync status across all connected platforms
- Conversations — Guest messages from all channels in one place
- Financials — Revenue breakdown with commissions and payouts
The Hostaway MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to LlamaIndex 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 Hostaway to LlamaIndex via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Hostaway MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
Install dependencies
Run pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent discovers 8 tools from Hostaway
Why Use LlamaIndex with the Hostaway MCP Server
LlamaIndex provides unique advantages when paired with Hostaway through the Model Context Protocol.
Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine Hostaway tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
Query pipeline framework lets you chain Hostaway tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
Multi-source reasoning: agents can query Hostaway, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
Observability integrations show exactly what Hostaway tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
Hostaway + LlamaIndex Use Cases
Practical scenarios where LlamaIndex combined with the Hostaway MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Hybrid search: combine Hostaway real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive
Data enrichment: query Hostaway to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses
Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying Hostaway for fresh data
Analytical workflows: chain Hostaway queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports
Hostaway MCP Tools for LlamaIndex (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Hostaway to LlamaIndex via MCP:
get_calendar
For revenue management. Get availability calendar
get_financials
Get reservation financials
get_listing
Get listing details
get_reservation
Get reservation details
list_channels
com, VRBO, direct. With sync status. List connected channels
list_conversations
List guest conversations
list_listings
List vacation rental listings
list_reservations
List reservations
Example Prompts for Hostaway in LlamaIndex
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LlamaIndex agent to start working with Hostaway immediately.
"Show me all reservations arriving this week and their revenue"
"List the upcoming check-outs for tomorrow."
"Update the base price for the Beach Villa to $350 for next month."
Troubleshooting Hostaway MCP Server with LlamaIndex
Common issues when connecting Hostaway to LlamaIndex through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
BasicMCPClient not found
pip install llama-index-tools-mcpHostaway + LlamaIndex FAQ
Common questions about integrating Hostaway MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?
Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?
Does LlamaIndex support async MCP calls?
Connect Hostaway with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Hostaway to LlamaIndex
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.