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io.github.markswendsen-code/yelp

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MCP server for Yelp - search businesses, read reviews, make reservations

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What can you do with io.github.markswendsen-code/yelp?

  • Restaurant Search: Filter by cuisine, price, distance, ratings
  • Business Discovery: Search for any type of local business
  • Reviews: Access user reviews with ratings and photos
  • Photos: Browse food, interior, and exterior photos
  • Menus: View menu items with prices
  • Hours: Get operating hours including special hours
  • Trending: Discover hot new spots
  • Collections: Access curated "best of" lists

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).

NPM package @striderlabs/mcp-yelp
Claude Code 
claude mcp add yelp -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-yelp@0.1.0
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "yelp": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@striderlabs/mcp-yelp@0.1.0"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Documentation

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

Contents
  1. @striderlabs/mcp-yelp
  2. Installation
  3. Configuration
  4. Available Tools
  5. Example Usage
  6. Features
  7. Requirements
  8. License
  9. Links

@striderlabs/mcp-yelp

MCP server connector for Yelp - the leading platform for local business discovery. Enables AI agents to search restaurants, read reviews, view photos, check hours, find deals, and discover trending spots.

Installation

npm install @striderlabs/mcp-yelp

Configuration

Add to your MCP client configuration:

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

Available Tools

ToolDescription
yelp_search_restaurantsSearch restaurants by location, cuisine, price
yelp_search_businessesSearch any type of business
yelp_get_business_detailsGet detailed business information
yelp_get_reviewsGet reviews with ratings and text
yelp_get_photosGet business photos by category
yelp_get_menuGet restaurant menu items and prices
yelp_get_hoursGet business hours
yelp_find_similarFind similar businesses
yelp_get_trendingGet trending/new spots in a location
yelp_get_collectionsGet curated Yelp collections
yelp_check_wait_timeCheck estimated wait time
yelp_get_dealsGet current deals and offers

Example Usage

// Search for sushi restaurants
const results = await client.call("yelp_search_restaurants", {
  query: "sushi",
  location: "San Francisco, CA",
  priceRange: "$$",
  sortBy: "rating"
});

// Get business details
const details = await client.call("yelp_get_business_details", {
  businessId: "nobu-san-francisco"
});

// Read reviews
const reviews = await client.call("yelp_get_reviews", {
  businessId: "nobu-san-francisco",
  sortBy: "newest",
  limit: 20
});

// Get restaurant photos
const photos = await client.call("yelp_get_photos", {
  businessId: "nobu-san-francisco",
  category: "food"
});

// Find trending restaurants
const trending = await client.call("yelp_get_trending", {
  location: "San Francisco, CA",
  category: "restaurants"
});

Features

  • Restaurant Search: Filter by cuisine, price, distance, ratings
  • Business Discovery: Search for any type of local business
  • Reviews: Access user reviews with ratings and photos
  • Photos: Browse food, interior, and exterior photos
  • Menus: View menu items with prices
  • Hours: Get operating hours including special hours
  • Trending: Discover hot new spots
  • Collections: Access curated "best of" lists
  • Deals: Find current promotions and offers

Requirements

  • Node.js 18+

License

MIT

Frequently asked questions

What is io.github.markswendsen-code/yelp?

MCP server for Yelp - search businesses, read reviews, make reservations

How do I install io.github.markswendsen-code/yelp?

It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add yelp -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-yelp@0.1.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does io.github.markswendsen-code/yelp 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 io.github.markswendsen-code/yelp open source?

Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.

Who maintains io.github.markswendsen-code/yelp?

It is published by markswendsen-code. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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