Hopper MCP Server

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claude mcp add hopper -- npx @striderlabs/mcp-hopper
README.md

AI-powered travel booking app with price prediction

@striderlabs/mcp-hopper

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Hopper — the AI-powered travel booking app with price prediction. This server enables AI assistants to search flights and hotels, get price forecasts, set alerts, and initiate bookings through Hopper's platform.

Features

  • Flight search with real-time pricing and AI price predictions
  • Hotel search with ratings, amenities, and buy/wait recommendations
  • Price forecasting — buy now, wait, or watch recommendations with confidence %
  • Price alerts — get notified when prices hit your target
  • Flight & hotel booking — full booking flow initiation
  • Booking history — view current and past trips

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Installation

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-hopper

Or run directly with npx:

npx @striderlabs/mcp-hopper

Usage with Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hopper": {
      "command": "striderlabs-mcp-hopper"
    }
  }
}

Config file locations:

  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Usage with Claude Code

claude mcp add hopper striderlabs-mcp-hopper

Tools

`search_flights`

Search for available flights with Hopper's price predictions.

origin: "JFK"
destination: "LAX"
departure_date: "2025-06-15"
return_date: "2025-06-22"      # optional, omit for one-way
passengers: 2                  # default: 1
cabin_class: "economy"         # economy | premium_economy | business | first

`search_hotels`

Search for hotels with ratings, amenities, and price forecasts.

destination: "Paris"
check_in: "2025-06-15"
check_out: "2025-06-22"
guests: 2                      # default: 2
rooms: 1                       # default: 1
min_price: 100                 # optional USD filter
max_price: 300                 # optional USD filter

`get_price_forecast`

Get Hopper's AI buy/wait/watch recommendation with confidence percentage.

trip_type: "flight"            # flight | hotel
origin: "NYC"                  # required for flights
destination: "Tokyo"
travel_date: "2025-08-01"
return_date: "2025-08-14"      # optional

`set_price_alert`

Configure a price drop alert via Hopper app/email.

trip_type: "flight"
origin: "BOS"
destination: "LHR"
travel_date: "2025-07-20"
target_price: 450              # USD
email: "user@example.com"

`book_flight`

Initiate a flight booking with passenger and payment details.

flight_id: "flight_1"          # from search_flights
passenger_first_name: "Jane"
passenger_last_name: "Smith"
passenger_email: "jane@example.com"
passenger_phone: "+1-555-0100"
payment_method: "credit_card"

`book_hotel`

Initiate a hotel booking. Hopper's Price Drop Guarantee refunds the difference if prices fall.

hotel_id: "hotel_2"            # from search_hotels
check_in: "2025-06-15"
check_out: "2025-06-22"
guest_first_name: "Jane"
guest_last_name: "Smith"
guest_email: "jane@example.com"
payment_method: "credit_card"

`get_bookings`

View current and past bookings from a Hopper account.

email: "jane@example.com"
booking_type: "all"            # flight | hotel | all

Example Prompts

  • "Search for flights from New York to London in July, one week round trip"
  • "What's Hopper's price forecast for hotels in Barcelona next month?"
  • "Set a price alert for flights from SFO to Tokyo under $700"
  • "Book the cheapest flight you found for Jane Smith, email jane@example.com"
  • "Show me my past Hopper bookings for jane@example.com"

Notes

  • Booking and booking history features require a Hopper account. The server will guide users to authenticate at hopper.com when needed.
  • Price predictions use Hopper's displayed AI recommendations extracted from the live site.
  • For best results, use IATA airport codes (e.g. JFK, LHR, CDG) for flight searches.

Development

git clone https://github.com/markswendsen-code/mcp-hopper
cd mcp-hopper
npm install
npm run build
node dist/index.js

License

MIT — Strider Labs hello@striderlabs.ai

Tools (7)

search_flightsSearch for available flights with Hopper's price predictions.
search_hotelsSearch for hotels with ratings, amenities, and price forecasts.
get_price_forecastGet Hopper's AI buy/wait/watch recommendation with confidence percentage.
set_price_alertConfigure a price drop alert via Hopper app/email.
book_flightInitiate a flight booking with passenger and payment details.
book_hotelInitiate a hotel booking.
get_bookingsView current and past bookings from a Hopper account.

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json
{"mcpServers": {"hopper": {"command": "striderlabs-mcp-hopper"}}}

Try it

Search for flights from New York to London in July, one week round trip
What's Hopper's price forecast for hotels in Barcelona next month?
Set a price alert for flights from SFO to Tokyo under $700
Book the cheapest flight you found for Jane Smith, email jane@example.com
Show me my past Hopper bookings for jane@example.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of Hopper?

Flight search with real-time pricing and AI price predictions. Hotel search with ratings, amenities, and buy/wait recommendations. Price forecasting with confidence percentages. Automated price alerts for target price points. Full flight and hotel booking flow initiation.

What can I use Hopper for?

Comparing flight prices and receiving AI-driven advice on whether to book now or wait for a price drop.. Setting up automated price alerts for specific travel routes to get notified of deals.. Managing travel bookings and viewing history directly through an AI assistant interface.. Finding hotels with specific amenities and price forecasts for upcoming business or leisure trips..

How do I install Hopper?

Install Hopper by running: npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-hopper

What MCP clients work with Hopper?

Hopper works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

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