io.plantrip/plantrip
Travel planning: day-by-day itineraries, packing lists, weather insights, and trip cost estimates
What can you do with io.plantrip/plantrip?
- Create Itineraries - Generate detailed day-by-day travel plans with activities, costs, and locations
- Packing Lists - AI-powered packing lists based on destination, weather, and activities
- Weather Insights - Detailed climate information and weather patterns
- Cost Estimates - Budget breakdowns for accommodations, food, transport, and activities
- Travel Expert - Ask any travel question and get expert answers
- Travel Guides - Search Plantrip's library of destination guides
- Tour Availability - Check tour dates and submit booking inquiries
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).
plantrip-mcp-serverclaude mcp add plantrip -e 'PLANTRIP_API_KEY=<your plantrip_api_key>' -- npx -y plantrip-mcp-server@1.0.2
{
"mcpServers": {
"plantrip": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"plantrip-mcp-server@1.0.2"
],
"env": {
"PLANTRIP_API_KEY": "<your plantrip_api_key>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
PLANTRIP_API_KEYrequired secret Free API key from https://plantrip.io/developers
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
Plantrip MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects AI assistants like Claude to Plantrip's travel planning tools. Create itineraries, generate packing lists, get weather insights, estimate trip costs, and more.
Features
- Create Itineraries - Generate detailed day-by-day travel plans with activities, costs, and locations
- Packing Lists - AI-powered packing lists based on destination, weather, and activities
- Weather Insights - Detailed climate information and weather patterns
- Cost Estimates - Budget breakdowns for accommodations, food, transport, and activities
- Travel Expert - Ask any travel question and get expert answers
- Travel Guides - Search Plantrip's library of destination guides
- Tour Availability - Check tour dates and submit booking inquiries
Quick Start
1. Get an API Key
- Go to plantrip.io/developers
- Sign in (free — no subscription required)
- Create a new API key
2. Configure Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config:
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"plantrip": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "plantrip-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"PLANTRIP_API_KEY": "pt_agent_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
3. Restart Claude Desktop
Quit and reopen Claude Desktop to load the server.
Usage
Ask Claude things like:
- "Create a 5-day itinerary for Tokyo focused on food and culture"
- "What should I pack for a hiking trip to Patagonia in March?"
- "What's the weather like in Bali in August?"
- "How much would a week in Iceland cost for 2 people?"
- "What are the visa requirements for US citizens visiting Vietnam?"
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
create_itinerary | Create a new travel itinerary |
get_itinerary_status | Poll generation status |
get_itinerary | Retrieve complete itinerary |
modify_itinerary | Modify with natural language |
list_user_trips | List saved trips |
save_itinerary | Save to user's trips |
delete_trip | Remove from saved trips |
generate_packing_list | AI packing list |
ask_travel_expert | Travel Q&A |
get_weather_insights | Weather/climate info |
estimate_trip_cost | Budget breakdown |
search_guides | Search travel guides |
get_tour_availability | Check tour dates |
submit_tour_inquiry | Tour booking inquiry |
Claude Code Setup
Add to .mcp.json in your project:
{
"mcpServers": {
"plantrip": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "plantrip-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"PLANTRIP_API_KEY": "pt_agent_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
PLANTRIP_API_KEY | Yes | Your API key from plantrip.io/developers |
PLANTRIP_API_URL | No | API base URL (default: https://plantrip.io/api/agent) |
REST API
You can also use the Plantrip API directly:
curl -X POST https://plantrip.io/api/agent/execute \
-H "X-API-Key: pt_agent_your_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"tool": "create_itinerary",
"arguments": {
"destination": "Tokyo, Japan",
"days": 5
}
}'
Full API docs at plantrip.io/developers.
Rate Limits
- 60 requests/minute
- 10,000 requests/day
Links
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is io.plantrip/plantrip?
Travel planning: day-by-day itineraries, packing lists, weather insights, and trip cost estimates
How do I install io.plantrip/plantrip?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add plantrip -e 'PLANTRIP_API_KEY=<your plantrip_api_key>' -- npx -y plantrip-mcp-server@1.0.2. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.plantrip/plantrip need an API key?
Yes. It expects PLANTRIP_API_KEY, which you set in its configuration.
Is io.plantrip/plantrip open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains io.plantrip/plantrip?
It is published by klabianco. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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