How to Use the Uber MCP in Claude

Q: How can I review my past expenses using the Uber MCP Server in Claude Desktop?

You use the gettriphistory tool. It returns detailed records including the date, distance, and price for every trip. This makes calculating expenses straightforward right within your agent environment.

Q: Can I use the Uber MCP Server in Claude Desktop to check ride options?

Yes. Before booking, you should run getproducts at a given location. This lists all available ride types and gives their capacity details, so you know exactly what kind of service is waiting.

Q: If I'm using Uber through Claude Desktop, how reliable are the price estimates?

The getpriceestimate tool provides costs based on current data. It’s best practice to check both this estimate and the more specific getrideestimate for maximum accuracy before committing.

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Pinpoint pickup and dropoff locations.

Use `get_place_autocomplete` when you're figuring out where the ride needs to start or end. It suggests valid addresses and structured components based on your current location, so you don't have to type it all out. Need to remember a spot? You can use `add_saved_place` to save locations like 'Home' or 'Work'. This makes requesting rides much faster later.

Get pricing and pickup timing details.

`get_price_estimate` gives you a quick cost comparison across different Uber ride types before you hit book. It helps you figure out if an XL or Comfort is worth the extra cash. It's also smart to check `get_time_estimate`. This tool tells you exactly how long it will take for Uber to get to your location, which matters when you’re running late.

Review past trips and user info.

`get_trip_history` lets you pull up every ride taken by the authenticated user. You can review dates, start/end locations, product used, distance, and the final price for expense tracking. You also have access to `get_user_profile`. Run this when you need to verify which Uber account is currently connected before making any changes.

Setup guide

Set up Uber MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Uber MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Uber MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under uber-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Uber MCP in Claude Desktop

You use the `get_trip_history` tool. It returns detailed records including the date, distance, and price for every trip. This makes calculating expenses straightforward right within your agent environment.

The server handles coordinates, full address strings, and custom aliases (like 'Gym' or 'Coffee Shop'). You can save these locations using `add_saved_place` for quick access later.

Yes. Before booking, you should run `get_products` at a given location. This lists all available ride types and gives their capacity details, so you know exactly what kind of service is waiting.

The `get_price_estimate` tool provides costs based on current data. It’s best practice to check both this estimate and the more specific `get_ride_estimate` for maximum accuracy before committing.

The server touches your historical travel data, specifically returning ride dates, start/end locations, product used, distance, and price points from `get_trip_history`.

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