# GitHub Repository Setup Guide
## Repository Information
**Repository Name**: `travel-mcp-server`
**Description**:
```
Model Context Protocol server for travel aggregation. Search flights and hotels, track flights in real-time, and find the best travel dates using Amadeus and AviationStack APIs. Integrates with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients.
```
## GitHub Topics (Tags)
Add these topics to your repository for better discoverability:
```
mcp
model-context-protocol
travel
flights
hotels
amadeus
aviationstack
claude
ai
python
mcp-server
flight-search
hotel-search
flight-tracking
travel-api
anthropic
claude-desktop
travel-planning
api-integration
async-python
```
## Repository Settings
### Basic Settings
- **Public Repository** (recommended for open source)
- **Include README** (already created)
- **Include LICENSE** (MIT License included)
- **Include .gitignore** (Python template included)
### Features to Enable
- ✅ Issues (for bug reports and feature requests)
- ✅ Discussions (for community questions)
- ✅ Projects (optional, for roadmap tracking)
- ✅ Wiki (optional, for extended documentation)
### Branch Protection (Optional)
For `main` branch:
- Require pull request reviews before merging
- Require status checks to pass before merging
- Require conversation resolution before merging
## Creating the Repository on GitHub
### Option 1: GitHub CLI (gh)
```bash
cd /Users/levtheswag/VSCodestuff/travel-mcp-server
# Create the repository
gh repo create travel-mcp-server --public --source=. --remote=origin
# Add topics
gh repo edit --add-topic mcp,model-context-protocol,travel,flights,hotels,amadeus,aviationstack,claude,ai,python,mcp-server,flight-search,hotel-search,flight-tracking,travel-api,anthropic,claude-desktop,travel-planning,api-integration,async-python
# Push the code
git push -u origin main
```
### Option 2: GitHub Web Interface
1. Go to [github.com/new](https://github.com/new)
2. Repository name: `travel-mcp-server`
3. Description: (use description from above)
4. Choose **Public**
5. **DO NOT** initialize with README, .gitignore, or license (we have them)
6. Click **Create repository**
Then push your local repository:
```bash
cd /Users/levtheswag/VSCodestuff/travel-mcp-server
# Add remote
git remote add origin https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/travel-mcp-server.git
# Push code
git branch -M main
git push -u origin main
```
After pushing, add topics:
1. Go to your repository page
2. Click the gear icon next to "About"
3. Add the topics listed above
4. Save changes
## Post-Creation Checklist
After creating the repository:
- [ ] Verify README displays correctly
- [ ] Add repository topics/tags
- [ ] Enable Issues and Discussions
- [ ] Create initial release (v0.1.0)
- [ ] Add repository description
- [ ] Add website link (if you have docs hosted)
- [ ] Pin repository (optional, on your profile)
- [ ] Share on social media or relevant communities
## Creating a Release
```bash
# Create a tag
git tag -a v0.1.0 -m "Initial release: Travel MCP Server v0.1.0"
# Push the tag
git push origin v0.1.0
```
Then on GitHub:
1. Go to "Releases" → "Create a new release"
2. Choose tag: v0.1.0
3. Release title: "Travel MCP Server v0.1.0 - Initial Release"
4. Description:
```markdown
## Features
- Flight search across 400+ airlines (Amadeus API)
- Hotel search in 150,000+ properties worldwide
- Real-time flight tracking (AviationStack API)
- Airport information lookup
- Cheapest date finder for flexible travel planning
- 7 MCP tools for AI assistants
## What's Included
- Complete MCP server implementation
- Amadeus API integration (flights, hotels, airports)
- AviationStack API integration (flight tracking)
- Comprehensive documentation
- Quick start guide
- Example configurations
## Getting Started
See [QUICKSTART.md](QUICKSTART.md) for a 5-minute setup guide.
## Requirements
- Python 3.10+
- Amadeus API credentials (free tier available)
- Optional: AviationStack API key for flight tracking
```
## Submitting to MCP Server Directories
After publishing, submit your server to these directories:
1. **Official MCP Servers Repository**
- https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
- Follow their contribution guidelines
2. **Awesome MCP Servers**
- https://github.com/wong2/awesome-mcp-servers
- https://github.com/appcypher/awesome-mcp-servers
- Submit PRs to get listed
3. **MCP Server Finder**
- https://www.mcpserverfinder.com/
- Submit your server for indexing
4. **PulseMCP**
- https://www.pulsemcp.com/
- Register your server
## README Badges to Add (Optional)
After publishing, you can add these badges to your README:
```markdown
[](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/travel-mcp-server/stargazers)
[](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/travel-mcp-server/issues)
[](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/travel-mcp-server/network)
```
## Community Engagement
Consider posting about your server:
- Reddit: r/ClaudeAI, r/LocalLLaMA
- Twitter/X: Use hashtags #MCP #ClaudeAI #TravelTech
- Hacker News: Show HN post
- Product Hunt: Launch your MCP server
- LinkedIn: Share with your network
## Maintenance
Regular tasks:
- Monitor issues and respond to users
- Update dependencies monthly
- Add new features based on community feedback
- Keep documentation up-to-date
- Create releases for major updates
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Good luck with your repository launch!
