Airbnb FAQs

Name: Airbnb
Author: openbnb-org

Question 1

What kind of data can I extract?

Accepted Answer

You can extract a wide range of data including listing name, price, location, descriptions, host details, amenities, and pricing information. You can also search by various criteria such as location, check-in/check-out dates, number of guests, and price range.

Question 2

Is an API key required to use this tool?

Accepted Answer

No, this tool does not require an API key, simplifying the process of extracting Airbnb data. This tool uses web scraping techniques instead of relying on the official Airbnb API.

Question 3

What is the Airbnb MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Airbnb MCP Server is a tool that allows you to search Airbnb listings and retrieve detailed information about specific listings without needing an API key. It returns structured JSON data, making it easy to analyze Airbnb data.

Question 4

How do I install and use the Airbnb MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The tool can be installed on Claude Desktop by editing the `claude_desktop_config.json` file or via Smithery using the command `npx -y @smithery/cli install @openbnb-org/mcp-server-airbnb --client claude`. Full installation instructions are available in the README.

Question 5

Does this tool respect Airbnb's terms of service?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this tool respects Airbnb's robots.txt rules by default, ensuring ethical web scraping practices. You also have the option to ignore robots.txt, but using the tool by respecting robots.txt rules is recommended. Please use responsibly and review Airbnb's terms.

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