@striderlabs/mcp-uber

MCP server connector for Uber ride-sharing — request rides, get fare estimates, and track trips via browser automation.

Installation

npx @striderlabs/mcp-uber

Or install globally:

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-uber

Related MCP server: mcp-turo

MCP Configuration

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uber": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@striderlabs/mcp-uber"]
    }
  }
}

Tools

status

Check Uber authentication and session status, including the current pickup/destination if set.

login

Authenticate with Uber using email/phone and password via browser automation.

Note: Uber often requires phone OTP verification. If OTP is triggered, run with headless: false to complete verification in the visible browser window, then call login again.

logout

Clear the Uber session and all stored cookies.

set_pickup

Set the pickup location for a ride request. Persists across tool calls.

set_destination

Set the destination for a ride request. Persists across tool calls.

get_fare_estimate

Get fare estimates for all available ride types between pickup and destination.

Note: Set pickup and destination first with set_pickup / set_destination, or provide them directly as parameters.

get_ride_options

Get available ride types (UberX, Comfort, XL, Black, etc.) with pricing and ETAs for the current route.

request_ride

Request an Uber ride. Returns a confirmation preview by default — does not automatically confirm.

Warning: Setting confirm: true will attempt to place a real ride request. Make sure pickup, destination, and ride type are correct before confirming.

get_ride_status

Get the status of your current or most recent Uber ride.

cancel_ride

Cancel a pending or active Uber ride request.

Note: A cancellation fee may apply if a driver has already been assigned. Review the cancellation policy before confirming.

get_ride_history

Get recent Uber ride history.

For Agents

Agents can use this connector to autonomously request, track, and manage Uber rides on behalf of their human. Example agent flow:

Agent: "I need to get to JFK Airport. What's the cheapest ride available?"

The agent will:

1. Call set_pickup with the user's current location

2. Call set_destination with "JFK Airport"

3. Call get_fare_estimate to compare UberX, Comfort, XL pricing

4. Return a summary of options and estimated wait times

Agent: "Request the UberX ride."

The agent will:

1. Call request_ride with ride_type: "UberX" and confirm: true

2. Receive a confirmation with driver ETA

3. Store the ride ID for tracking

4. Autonomously call get_ride_status at intervals to keep the user informed

This connector is designed to work in autonomous personal assistant scenarios where the agent has persistent access to the user's Uber account and makes ride decisions based on context (location, cost, time, preferences).

Typical Workflow

1. login          → Authenticate with Uber
2. set_pickup     → "Times Square, New York, NY"
3. set_destination → "JFK Airport, Queens, NY"
4. get_fare_estimate → Review prices for UberX, Comfort, XL, etc.
5. request_ride   → Preview the ride (confirm: false)
6. request_ride   → confirm: true to place the request
7. get_ride_status → Track your driver
8. cancel_ride    → Cancel if needed (confirm: true)

Session Storage

Sessions and route data are stored in:

~/.striderlabs/uber/
├── cookies.json   # Browser session cookies
├── auth.json      # Account metadata
└── route.json     # Current pickup/destination

Technical Details

• Transport: stdio (MCP standard)

• Browser: Chromium via Playwright with stealth patches

• Stealth: Patches navigator.webdriver, spoof plugins/languages, remove automation markers

• Geolocation: Defaults to New York City (40.7128, -74.006)

• User Agent: Chrome 120 on macOS

Notes

• OTP/Captcha: Uber may require phone OTP or CAPTCHA during login. Use headless: false to handle these manually.

• Fare Estimates: Available without login via uber.com/global/en/price-estimate/

• Ride Requests: Require an active logged-in session.

• Cancellation Fees: Uber may charge a fee if you cancel after a driver is assigned.

• Mobile App: Uber is primarily a mobile app. The web interface (riders.uber.com) is used for automation, which may have different features than the mobile app.

License

MIT — Strider Labs