Enables advanced search for Airbnb listings with filtering by location, dates, guests, and price range, along with retrieval of detailed property information including amenities, policies, and location details.
Integrates with Google Maps Place IDs for precise location targeting when searching for Airbnb listings.
Airbnb Search & Listings - Desktop Extension (DXT)
A comprehensive Desktop Extension for searching Airbnb listings with advanced filtering capabilities and detailed property information retrieval. Built as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server packaged in the Desktop Extension (DXT) format for easy installation and use with compatible AI applications.
Features
🔍 Advanced Search Capabilities
Location-based search with support for cities, states, and regions
Google Maps Place ID integration for precise location targeting
Date filtering with check-in and check-out date support
Guest configuration including adults, children, infants, and pets
Price range filtering with minimum and maximum price constraints
Pagination support for browsing through large result sets
🏠 Detailed Property Information
Comprehensive listing details including amenities, policies, and highlights
Location information with coordinates and neighborhood details
House rules and policies for informed booking decisions
Property descriptions and key features
Direct links to Airbnb listings for easy booking
🛡️ Security & Compliance
Robots.txt compliance with configurable override for testing
Request timeout management to prevent hanging requests
Enhanced error handling with detailed logging
Rate limiting awareness and respectful API usage
Secure configuration through DXT user settings
Installation
For Claude Desktop
This extension is packaged as a Desktop Extension (DXT) file. To install:
Download the
.dxt
file from the releases pageOpen your compatible AI application (e.g., Claude Desktop)
Install the extension through the application's extension manager
Configure the extension settings as needed
For Cursor, etc.
Before starting make sure Node.js is installed on your desktop for npx
to work.
Go to: Cursor Settings > Tools & Integrations > New MCP Server
Add one the following to your
mcp.json
:{ "mcpServers": { "airbnb": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@openbnb/mcp-server-airbnb" ] } } }To ignore robots.txt for all requests, use this version with
--ignore-robots-txt
args{ "mcpServers": { "airbnb": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@openbnb/mcp-server-airbnb", "--ignore-robots-txt" ] } } }Restart.
Configuration
The extension provides the following user-configurable options:
Ignore robots.txt
Type: Boolean (checkbox)
Default:
false
Description: Bypass robots.txt restrictions when making requests to Airbnb
Recommendation: Keep disabled unless needed for testing purposes
Tools
airbnb_search
Search for Airbnb listings with comprehensive filtering options.
Parameters:
location
(required): Location to search (e.g., "San Francisco, CA")placeId
(optional): Google Maps Place ID (overrides location)checkin
(optional): Check-in date in YYYY-MM-DD formatcheckout
(optional): Check-out date in YYYY-MM-DD formatadults
(optional): Number of adults (default: 1)children
(optional): Number of children (default: 0)infants
(optional): Number of infants (default: 0)pets
(optional): Number of pets (default: 0)minPrice
(optional): Minimum price per nightmaxPrice
(optional): Maximum price per nightcursor
(optional): Pagination cursor for browsing resultsignoreRobotsText
(optional): Override robots.txt for this request
Returns:
Search results with property details, pricing, and direct links
Pagination information for browsing additional results
Search URL for reference
airbnb_listing_details
Get detailed information about a specific Airbnb listing.
Parameters:
id
(required): Airbnb listing IDcheckin
(optional): Check-in date in YYYY-MM-DD formatcheckout
(optional): Check-out date in YYYY-MM-DD formatadults
(optional): Number of adults (default: 1)children
(optional): Number of children (default: 0)infants
(optional): Number of infants (default: 0)pets
(optional): Number of pets (default: 0)ignoreRobotsText
(optional): Override robots.txt for this request
Returns:
Detailed property information including:
Location details with coordinates
Amenities and facilities
House rules and policies
Property highlights and descriptions
Direct link to the listing
Technical Details
Architecture
Runtime: Node.js 18+
Protocol: Model Context Protocol (MCP) via stdio transport
Format: Desktop Extension (DXT) v0.1
Dependencies: Minimal external dependencies for security and reliability
Error Handling
Comprehensive error logging with timestamps
Graceful degradation when Airbnb's page structure changes
Timeout protection for network requests
Detailed error messages for troubleshooting
Security Measures
Robots.txt compliance by default
Request timeout limits
Input validation and sanitization
Secure environment variable handling
No sensitive data storage
Performance
Efficient HTML parsing with Cheerio
Request caching where appropriate
Minimal memory footprint
Fast startup and response times
Compatibility
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux
Node.js: 18.0.0 or higher
Claude Desktop: 0.10.0 or higher
Other MCP clients: Compatible with any MCP-supporting application
Development
Building from Source
Testing
The extension can be tested by running the MCP server directly:
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Respect Airbnb's Terms of Service: This extension is for legitimate research and booking assistance
Robots.txt Compliance: The extension respects robots.txt by default
Rate Limiting: Be mindful of request frequency to avoid overwhelming Airbnb's servers
Data Usage: Only extract publicly available information for legitimate purposes
Support
Issues: Report bugs and feature requests on GitHub Issues
Documentation: Additional documentation available in the repository
Community: Join discussions about MCP and DXT development
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please read the contributing guidelines and submit pull requests for any improvements.
Note: This extension is not affiliated with Airbnb, Inc. It is an independent tool designed to help users search and analyze publicly available Airbnb listings.
hybrid server
The server is able to function both locally and remotely, depending on the configuration or use case.
Enables users to search Airbnb listings with advanced filtering options and retrieve detailed property information through an MCP server interface.
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