Click on "Install 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., "@Rover MCP Serverfind a dog sitter in Austin for this weekend"
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.
@striderlabs/mcp-rover
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector for Rover — the pet services marketplace. Enables AI assistants to search for pet sitters, manage bookings, communicate with sitters, and handle pet profiles through Rover's platform.
Features
Search pet sitters by location, service type, and dates
View detailed sitter profiles with reviews and pricing
Browse available service types (boarding, walking, drop-in, etc.)
Request bookings and manage existing ones
Send and receive messages with sitters
Manage pet profiles (add, update, list)
Leave reviews for completed services
View favorited sitters
Prerequisites
Node.js 18+
A Rover account at rover.com
Playwright browsers installed
Installation
npm install @striderlabs/mcp-rover
# Install Playwright browsers (first time only)
npx playwright install chromiumMCP Configuration
Add to your MCP client configuration (e.g., Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"rover": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-rover"]
}
}
}Or if installed globally:
{
"mcpServers": {
"rover": {
"command": "mcp-rover"
}
}
}Available Tools
Authentication
login
Log in to your Rover account.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
string | Yes | Your Rover email | |
password | string | Yes | Your Rover password |
Sitter Search
search_sitters
Search for pet sitters by location and service type.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
location | string | Yes | City, neighborhood, or zip code |
serviceType | enum | Yes |
|
startDate | string | No | YYYY-MM-DD format |
endDate | string | No | YYYY-MM-DD format |
petCount | number | No | Number of pets |
petSize | enum | No |
|
get_sitter_profile
Get detailed profile for a sitter including reviews and rates.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
sitterIdOrUrl | string | Yes | Sitter username or full Rover profile URL |
search_services
List all available service types in a location.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
location | string | Yes | Location to search |
Bookings
request_booking
Send a booking request to a sitter. Requires login.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
sitterId | string | Yes | Sitter ID or profile URL |
serviceType | enum | Yes | Type of service |
startDate | string | Yes | YYYY-MM-DD |
endDate | string | Yes | YYYY-MM-DD |
petIds | string[] | Yes | Array of pet IDs |
message | string | No | Message to the sitter |
get_bookings
View all current and past bookings. Requires login.
Messaging
message_sitter
Send a message to a sitter. Requires login.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
sitterId | string | Yes | Sitter ID or profile URL |
message | string | Yes | Message text |
get_messages
Get message threads. Requires login.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
sitterId | string | No | Filter to a specific sitter thread |
Pet Management
add_pet_profile
Add a new pet to your account. Requires login.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
name | string | Yes | Pet's name |
species | enum | Yes |
|
breed | string | No | Pet's breed |
age | number | No | Age in years |
weight | number | No | Weight in pounds |
size | enum | No |
|
temperament | string | No | Personality description |
specialNeeds | string | No | Medical/care requirements |
vaccinated | boolean | No | Vaccination status |
spayedNeutered | boolean | No | Spayed/neutered status |
update_pet_profile
Update an existing pet profile. Requires login.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
petId | string | Yes | Pet's Rover ID |
...fields | — | No | Any fields from |
get_pets
List all pets on your account. Requires login.
Reviews & Favorites
leave_review
Leave a review for a completed service. Requires login.
Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
bookingId | string | Yes | Booking ID |
rating | number | Yes | 1–5 stars |
reviewText | string | Yes | Written review |
get_favorites
Get your list of favorited sitters. Requires login.
Usage Examples
# Search for dog boarders in Seattle for a week
search_sitters location="Seattle, WA" serviceType="boarding" startDate="2025-06-01" endDate="2025-06-07"
# View a sitter's full profile
get_sitter_profile sitterIdOrUrl="john-d"
# Book a sitter
request_booking sitterId="john-d" serviceType="boarding" startDate="2025-06-01" endDate="2025-06-07" petIds=["pet-123"] message="Hi! My dog Bella is friendly and loves to play."
# Send a message
message_sitter sitterId="john-d" message="Hi, is your place good for large dogs?"Development
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build TypeScript
npm run build
# Run in development mode
npm run devArchitecture
src/index.ts— MCP server entry point. Defines all tools, handles request routing, formats responses.src/browser.ts— Playwright-based browser automation layer. Handles all interactions with rover.com.
The server uses stdio transport for MCP communication and launches a headless Chromium browser to interact with Rover's website.
Notes
This connector uses browser automation to interact with Rover's website, as Rover does not provide a public API.
Login credentials are only used for the current session and are never stored.
Browser runs in headless mode by default.
License
MIT