Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Zipcar MCP Server Find available cars in Brooklyn for tomorrow from 9am to 1pm"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for automating Zipcar car sharing tasks via stealth browser automation using patchright.
Tool | Description |
| Find available Zipcars near a location for a given time period |
| Get vehicle info: type, features, seating, fuel, hourly/daily rates |
| Book a Zipcar for a specific time slot (requires login) |
| Add time to an existing reservation |
| End an active rental session and get a trip summary |
| View past and upcoming reservations |
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npm install
npm run buildAdd to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"zipcar": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-zipcar"]
}
}
}Or if installed globally:
{
"mcpServers": {
"zipcar": {
"command": "striderlabs-mcp-zipcar"
}
}
}claude mcp add zipcar -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-zipcarTools that require authentication (reserve_car, extend_reservation, end_trip, get_reservation_history) require you to be logged in to Zipcar in a browser session. The server shares a persistent browser context across requests within the same session.
If not logged in, you will receive an auth_required response with instructions to log in manually.
{
"tool": "search_cars",
"arguments": {
"location": "Brooklyn, NY",
"start_time": "2025-08-15T09:00:00",
"end_time": "2025-08-15T13:00:00"
}
}{
"tool": "reserve_car",
"arguments": {
"car_id": "car-12345",
"start_time": "2025-08-15T09:00:00",
"end_time": "2025-08-15T13:00:00",
"plan": "hourly"
}
}{
"tool": "get_reservation_history",
"arguments": {
"filter": "upcoming",
"limit": 10
}
}{
"tool": "extend_reservation",
"arguments": {
"reservation_id": "res-98765",
"new_end_time": "2025-08-15T15:00:00"
}
}{
"tool": "end_trip",
"arguments": {
"reservation_id": "res-98765"
}
}Browser automation targets zipcar.com and may break if Zipcar updates their website structure.
Patchright is used for stealth browser automation to avoid bot detection.
A headless Chromium instance is launched on first tool call and reused for the session.
MIT — Strider Labs hello@striderlabs.ai
End an active Zipcar rental session. The car must be parked at a valid Zipcar spot. Returns a trip summary with duration, miles, and cost.
Inputs: reservation_id (required).
Extend an existing Zipcar reservation to a later end time. The car must still be available for the extended period.
Inputs: reservation_id (required), new_end_time (required).
Get detailed information about a specific Zipcar including vehicle type, features, seating, fuel type, and pricing rates.
Inputs: car_id (required).
View past and upcoming Zipcar reservations. Can filter by upcoming or past reservations.
Inputs: filter, limit.
Book a Zipcar for a specific time slot. Requires the user to be logged in to Zipcar. Returns reservation confirmation details.
Inputs: car_id (required), start_time (required), end_time (required), plan.
Search for available Zipcars near a location for a given time period. Returns a list of available vehicles with rates and locations.
Inputs: location (required), start_time (required), end_time (required), radius_miles.
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0end_tripextend_reservationget_car_detailsget_reservation_historyreserve_carsearch_carsScored across 6 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: end_trip handles active rentals, extend_reservation modifies existing bookings, get_car_details provides vehicle info, get_reservation_history accesses past/future bookings, reserve_car creates new reservations, and search_cars finds available vehicles. The descriptions reinforce these distinct roles, making misselection unlikely.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., end_trip, extend_reservation, get_car_details), using clear action verbs paired with specific nouns. There are no deviations in style or convention, making the set predictable and easy to understand at a glance.
With 6 tools, this server is well-scoped for managing Zipcar rentals, covering key workflows like searching, reserving, extending, ending trips, and accessing details/history. Each tool earns its place without redundancy, and the count is typical for a focused domain like car-sharing services.
The tool set provides complete coverage for the Zipcar rental lifecycle: search_cars and get_car_details for discovery, reserve_car and extend_reservation for booking management, end_trip for session closure, and get_reservation_history for tracking. There are no obvious gaps, enabling agents to handle end-to-end tasks without dead ends.
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