Frequently Asked Questions about the UBOS Flight + Stay Search MCP Server

Q: What is an MCP Server? A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs). An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools, enhancing their understanding and enabling more accurate responses.

Q: What does the Flight + Stay Search MCP Server do? A: This MCP server, available on the UBOS Asset Marketplace, is a TypeScript implementation that uses the Duffel API to search for flights and accommodations. It provides tools to search for one-way, round-trip, and multi-city flights, as well as hotels and other lodging, along with guest reviews.

Q: What are the key features of this MCP Server? A: Key features include flight search capabilities (one-way, round-trip, multi-city), detailed flight information retrieval, accommodation search, and access to guest reviews for hotels.

Q: How does the Flight + Stay Search MCP Server integrate with UBOS? A: The MCP Server is designed for easy integration with the UBOS platform. You can install it from the UBOS Asset Marketplace, configure it with your Duffel API key, and then integrate it into your AI Agent workflow using UBOS’s visual orchestration tools.

Q: What is the Duffel API? A: The Duffel API is a platform that provides access to real-time flight and accommodation data. The Flight + Stay Search MCP Server leverages this API to ensure accurate and up-to-date search results.

Q: What environment variables do I need to set up? A: You need to create a .env file and set the DUFFEL_API_KEY environment variable with your Duffel API key.

Q: Can I use a test API key? A: Yes, you can start with a test API key (duffel_test) to try out the functionality.

Q: What are the available tools provided by this MCP? A: The MCP provides the following tools: search_flights, get_offer_details, search_multi_city, search_stays, and get_stay_reviews.

Q: How do I search for hotels/stays using this MCP? A: Use the search_stays tool, providing parameters like location, check_in_date, check_out_date, and guests.

Q: How can I get reviews for a specific hotel? A: Use the get_stay_reviews tool. You’ll need the stay_id (hotel ID) from the search_stays result.

Q: Is this MCP Server customizable? A: Yes, the open-source nature of the MCP server allows developers to customize and extend its functionality to meet specific requirements.

Q: Where can I find the Flight + Stay Search MCP Server? A: You can find this MCP server on the UBOS Asset Marketplace.