Travel Planner MCP Server (@gongrzhe/server-travelplanner-mcp)

what is Travel Planner MCP Server?

The Travel Planner MCP Server is an implementation designed to facilitate interaction with Google Maps and travel planning services, enabling LLMs to perform various travel-related tasks such as location searches, place details lookups, and travel time calculations.

how to use Travel Planner MCP Server?

To use the Travel Planner MCP Server, you can either run it using npx with your Google Maps API key or install it globally and run it with the same key. Configuration is also available for integration with the Claude Desktop app.

key features of Travel Planner MCP Server?

• Search for places using Google Places API.
• Retrieve detailed information about specific places.
• Calculate routes between two locations with various travel modes.
• Get timezone information for specific locations.

use cases of Travel Planner MCP Server?

1. Finding nearby restaurants or attractions while traveling.
2. Planning routes for road trips or commutes.
3. Integrating travel planning capabilities into applications using LLMs.

FAQ from Travel Planner MCP Server?

• What APIs are required to use this server?

You need to enable the Places API, Directions API, Geocoding API, and Time Zone API in your Google Maps API key.

• Is there a cost associated with using the Google Maps API?

Yes, usage of the Google Maps API may incur costs based on the number of requests made.

• Can this server be used for real-time travel updates?

While it can provide travel time calculations, real-time updates depend on the Google Maps API's capabilities.