@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) | | | |

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.

logout

Clear the Uber session and all stored cookies.

| Name | Type | Required | Description | |------|------|----------|-------------| | (no parameters) | | | |

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") |

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") |

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.

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) |

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.

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) |

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.

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) |

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