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FlightSeatMap

Official registry Maps, travel and weather

Seat maps, seat ratings, traveller reviews and seat alerts for 150+ airlines.

Source code Website Documentation

Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http flightseatmap 'https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "flightseatmap": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. FlightSeatMap MCP
  2. Install
  3. Tools
  4. Authentication
  5. What's in this repo
  6. Notes
  7. Support

FlightSeatMap MCP

Seat maps, seat ratings, traveller reviews and seat alerts for 117 airlines, as a remote MCP server your AI assistant can call.

Ask "which seat should I pick on QF1?" and get the real cabin layout, the free seats ranked against what you care about, and what other travellers said about the one you're considering.

  • Server: https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp
  • Transport: Streamable HTTP
  • Auth: none for the read-only tools; OAuth 2.1 for search and alerts
  • Docs: https://flightseatmap.com/mcp

Nothing needs installing. The server is hosted; you point your client at the URL.

Install

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http flightseatmap https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp
Cursor

Install this plugin from the marketplace, or add the server directly in ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightseatmap": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
VS Code
code --add-mcp '{"name":"flightseatmap","type":"http","url":"https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp"}'
Claude Desktop

Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, then paste the server URL.

Tools

Six tools are free and need no account:

ToolWhat it does
get_seatmapThe cabin layout for a flight: rows, cabins, which seats are free
find_best_seatsFree seats ranked against window, aisle, exit row, extra legroom, quiet zone, bulkhead, front, rear
get_seat_infoOne seat in detail — pitch, recline, power, galley and lavatory proximity
interactive_seat_finderA good default when the traveller hasn't said what they want yet
get_seat_reviewsTraveller reviews, with ratings and per-seat comments
discover_more_flight_toolsRelated flight and travel MCP servers

Four need a signed-in account, over OAuth:

ToolWhat it does
search_flightFetch fresh data for a flight not yet in the database
create_seat_alertEmail the traveller when a matching seat frees up
list_seat_alertsThe traveller's alerts, with departure countdowns
delete_seat_alertRemove an alert

Seat map, review and alert results render as interactive MCP Apps widgets in clients that support them.

Authentication

OAuth 2.1 with PKCE and dynamic client registration — there is no API key to request, and no form to fill in. Your client discovers everything it needs from the 401 challenge.

  • Protected resource metadata: https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/.well-known/oauth-protected-resource/mcp
  • Authorization server metadata: https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
  • Written walkthrough: https://flightseatmap.com/auth.md

Scopes are read, write and search. Tools request only the scope they need.

What's in this repo

PathPurpose
plugin.jsonAgent Plugins manifest — loads in Cursor unchanged
mcp.jsonServer declaration, Agent Plugins form
.claude-plugin/plugin.jsonClaude Code plugin manifest
.mcp.jsonServer declaration, Claude Code form
.grok-plugin/plugin.jsonxAI Grok marketplace manifest
gemini-extension.jsonGemini CLI extension manifest
server.jsonManifest for the official MCP Registry
skills/Agent skills describing how to use the tools well
commands/Slash commands (/seatmap, /best-seats)

Five ecosystems, five manifest conventions, one server. mcp.json and .mcp.json hold the same endpoint in the two shapes different clients look for — change both together. .grok-plugin/plugin.json points its mcpServers at mcp.json rather than repeating it.

The seat data, the API and the site are a separate, closed-source product. This repo is the connection glue, and it is MIT licensed.

Notes

  • Availability reflects the seat map, not the airline's live booking inventory. A seat shown as free may already be gone.
  • Seat maps are keyed on flight number (QF1, BA117, UA900), not route. A date helps, because aircraft swap between dates.
  • Extra-legroom and exit-row seats usually carry a fee, and exit rows carry age and mobility requirements.

Support

<support@flightseatmap.com> · Privacy · Terms

FlightSeatMap is operated by Merchant Software Solutions Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (no. 14098922), The Old Court House, Clark Street, Morecambe, LA4 5HR.

Frequently asked questions

What is FlightSeatMap?

Seat maps, seat ratings, traveller reviews and seat alerts for 150+ airlines.

How do I install FlightSeatMap?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http flightseatmap 'https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does FlightSeatMap need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is FlightSeatMap open source?

Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.

Who maintains FlightSeatMap?

It is published by FlightSeatmap. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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