Mlatho
Mlatho MCP Server
Search and book trusted service professionals across Africa from any AI assistant
What is this?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI agents access to the Mlatho service marketplace — Africa's platform for finding and booking vetted service professionals.
Any MCP-compatible AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) can use this server to help users:
- 🔍 Search for services by category, location, and price
- 👷 Find vetted professionals with ratings and reviews
- 💰 Get instant quotes for any service type
- 🔗 Generate booking links for direct booking with secure payment
- 📍 Check availability across African cities
Quick Connect
Remote (recommended)
No installation needed — connect directly to the hosted server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mlatho": {
"url": "https://mcp.mlatho.com/sse"
}
}
}
Add this to your MCP client config:
- Claude Desktop:
claude_desktop_config.json - VS Code / GitHub Copilot:
.vscode/mcp.json - Cursor:
.cursor/mcp.json
Verify it's running
curl https://mcp.mlatho.com/health
Available Tools
🔍 Discovery
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_services | Search the marketplace by category, location, and price. Returns services with pricing, ratings, and booking links. |
get_service_categories | List all available service categories (Legal, Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning, IT Support, Beauty, Catering, Tutoring, and more). |
get_service_details | Get full details for a specific service offering including pricing, duration, and professional info. |
👷 Professionals
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
find_professionals | Find professionals by city and/or service category. Returns profiles with ratings, skills, and verification status. |
get_professional_profile | Get a professional's complete public profile — bio, skills, ratings, reviews, and service offerings. |
get_featured_professionals | Get top-rated, featured professionals on the platform. |
📅 Booking
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_booking_link | Generate a direct booking URL for a specific service. User clicks to choose date/time and pay securely. |
get_instant_quote | Get a price range estimate for a service type in a specific location, based on actual marketplace listings. |
ℹ️ Platform
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_platform_info | Learn about Mlatho — how it works, features, service categories, and markets. |
get_available_locations | Get cities and regions where Mlatho currently operates. |
Example Conversations
User: "I need a plumber in Johannesburg"
→ Agent calls search_services(category: "Plumbing", location: "Johannesburg")
User: "How much does legal consultation cost in Cape Town?"
→ Agent calls get_instant_quote(category: "Legal", location: "Cape Town")
User: "What services are available in Malawi?"
→ Agent calls search_services(location: "Lilongwe") or get_available_locations()
User: "Book that electrician for me"
→ Agent calls get_booking_link(serviceId: 42) → returns direct booking URL
User: "Show me the best rated professionals"
→ Agent calls get_featured_professionals()
Service Categories
Legal · Plumbing · Electrical · Cleaning · Catering · IT Support · Beauty · Tutoring · Photography · Event Planning · Home Repair · Gardening · Moving · Personal Training · Accounting · and more.
Markets
| Country | Currency | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | ZAR | On-site & Online |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | USD | Online services |
Cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha, Lilongwe, Blantyre, and more.
How Mlatho Works
- Browse — Search for services or professionals by category, location, or keyword
- Book — Choose a professional, pick a date/time, and pay securely
- Get Served — The professional delivers the service (on-site or online)
- Rate — Leave a rating and review after completion
Key features: Secure escrow payments · Verified professionals · WhatsApp notifications · Dispute resolution · Recurring subscriptions
Links
- 🌐 Marketplace: app.mlatho.com
- � ChatGPT Assistant: Chat with Mlatho on ChatGPT
- �🔌 MCP Endpoint: mcp.mlatho.com/sse
- ❤️ Health Check: mcp.mlatho.com/health
License
This MCP server is provided as a public integration endpoint. The Mlatho marketplace and API are proprietary.
Built by AfrikanCoder LLC
Server Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"mlatho": {
"url": "https://mcp.mlatho.com/sse"
}
}
}