@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

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.

Name	Type	Required	Description
(no parameters)

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login

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

Name	Type	Required	Description
identifier	string	Yes	Uber account email address or phone number
password	string	Yes	Uber account password
headless	boolean	No	Run browser in headless mode (default: true). Set false to see the browser and complete OTP/captcha manually.

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.

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logout

Clear the Uber session and all stored cookies.

Name	Type	Required	Description
(no parameters)

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set_pickup

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

Name	Type	Required	Description
address	string	Yes	Pickup address (e.g., "123 Main St, New York, NY" or "JFK Airport")

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set_destination

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

Name	Type	Required	Description
address	string	Yes	Destination address (e.g., "456 Park Ave, New York, NY" or "LaGuardia Airport")

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get_fare_estimate

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

Name	Type	Required	Description
pickup	string	No	Override pickup address (uses stored pickup if not provided)
destination	string	No	Override destination address (uses stored destination if not provided)
headless	boolean	No	Run browser in headless mode (default: true)

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

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get_ride_options

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

Name	Type	Required	Description
pickup	string	No	Override pickup address
destination	string	No	Override destination address
headless	boolean	No	Run browser in headless mode (default: true)

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request_ride

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

Name	Type	Required	Description
ride_type	string	No	Ride type (e.g., "UberX", "Comfort", "XL", "Black"). Defaults to "UberX".
confirm	boolean	No	Set true to actually place the ride request. Default false (preview only).
headless	boolean	No	Run browser in headless mode (default: true)

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

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get_ride_status

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

Name	Type	Required	Description
headless	boolean	No	Run browser in headless mode (default: true)

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cancel_ride

Cancel a pending or active Uber ride request.

Name	Type	Required	Description
confirm	boolean	No	Set true to confirm cancellation. Default false (shows cancellation info only).
headless	boolean	No	Run browser in headless mode (default: true)

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

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get_ride_history

Get recent Uber ride history.

Name	Type	Required	Description
limit	number	No	Number of recent trips to return (default: 10)
headless	boolean	No	Run browser in headless mode (default: true)

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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