Strider Airbnb Connector

MCP connector for searching Airbnb vacation rentals and retrieving listing details. Part of the Strider Labs action execution layer for AI agents.

Installation

npm install @striderlabs/mcp-airbnb

MCP Configuration

Add to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "airbnb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-airbnb"]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

airbnb.search_listings

Search vacation rentals by location, dates, and guest count.

Input Schema:

{
  "location": "string (city, address, or region)",
  "checkin": "string (YYYY-MM-DD)",
  "checkout": "string (YYYY-MM-DD)",
  "guests": "number"
}

Output:

{
  "listings": [{
    "id": "string",
    "title": "string",
    "price_per_night": "number",
    "rating": "number",
    "amenities": ["string"],
    "images": ["string"]
  }]
}

airbnb.get_listing_details

Get full details for a specific listing including host info, house rules, and availability calendar.

airbnb.check_availability

Check if a listing is available for specific dates.

Authentication

First use triggers OAuth authorization flow:

User is redirected to Airbnb to authorize
Tokens are stored encrypted per-user
Automatic refresh handles token expiration

No API key required — connector manages OAuth flow.

Usage Examples

Find a rental in Austin for a weekend:

Search Airbnb for a place in Austin, TX from March 22-24 for 2 guests

Look for pet-friendly places:

Find Airbnb listings in Lake Tahoe that allow pets, checking in December 20, checking out December 27, for 4 guests

Error Handling

| Code | Meaning | Action | |------|---------|--------| | AUTH_EXPIRED | Session expired | Re-authenticate | | RATE_LIMITED | Too many requests | Retry after delay | | SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE | Airbnb unavailable | Retry with backoff |

Use Cases

Vacation planning: search rentals by destination and dates
Group trips: find places that accommodate larger parties
Extended stays: compare monthly rental pricing
Workations: find rentals with dedicated workspaces