TRAVEL PLANNER MCP Server

What is TRAVEL-PLANNER-MCP-Server

TRAVEL-PLANNER-MCP-Server is a robust server implementation created by GongRzhe that integrates with Google Maps and various travel planning services. This server is designed to assist large language models (LLMs) in executing travel-related tasks. With this server, users can perform functions such as searching for locations, retrieving detailed information about specific places, and calculating travel times between destinations. It serves as a powerful tool for enhancing the capabilities of AI systems by providing them with real-time access to geographical data and travel information.

How to Use TRAVEL-PLANNER-MCP-Server

To make use of the TRAVEL-PLANNER-MCP-Server, users have several installation options. It can be installed automatically via a command line tool or manually. Here is a brief guide on how to do it:

1. Automatic Installation via Command Line Tool:

   • Use npx to install the server for applications like Claude Desktop.
   • Command: npx -y @smithery/cli install @GongRzhe/TRAVEL-PLANNER-MCP-Server --client claude

2. Manual Installation:

   • You can run the server using npx with the following command: npx @gongrzhe/server-travelplanner-mcp
   • Ensure to set the GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY environment variable with your Google Maps API key.

3. Global Installation:

   • Install the server globally using npm: npm install -g @gongrzhe/server-travelplanner-mcp
   • After installation, execute it with your API key: GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your_api_key @gongrzhe/server-travelplanner-mcp

For configuration with the Claude Desktop app, you can add specific settings in your configuration file to integrate the MCP server seamlessly.

Key Features of TRAVEL-PLANNER-MCP-Server

• Place Search: Utilize Google Places API to search for locations with parameters like search query, location coordinates, and search radius.

• Place Details Retrieval: Obtain detailed information about a specific place using its Google Place ID.

• Route Calculation: Calculate routes between two locations with options to specify travel modes such as driving, walking, bicycling, or transit.

• Time Zone Information: Access timezone details for a given location, accommodating optional timestamps for precise calculations.

These components allow the server to serve as a bridge between AI systems and real-world travel data, making it an invaluable asset for applications that require geographical context and travel planning capabilities. With these features, TRAVEL-PLANNER-MCP-Server is equipped to enhance any AI system's ability to interact with and understand the world around it.