MCP Server vs Jabama
A side-by-side look at the MCP Server and Jabama MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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JabamaTravel & Transportation · Local subprocess (stdio)Unofficial read-only Jabama: villas and stays with exact prices, group tours, events and theater.55GoodAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose MCP Server for travel & transportation work over a hosted endpoint; choose Jabama for travel & transportation as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You want tools like
departi_check_visa, departi_check_tax, departi_track_schengen.
JChoose Jabama when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
jb_find_destination, jb_parse_request, jb_search_stays.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | J Jabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travel & Transportation | Travel & Transportation |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 55/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Remote HTTP/SSE | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 2 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 7 | 21 |
| Full listing | View MCP Server | View Jabama |
Tools & capabilities
MCP Server tools 7
departi_check_visaReturns entry/visa options for a traveller — visa type, max stay, remote-work eligibility, cost, processing time, and application notes.departi_check_taxTax-residency risk and double-tax-treaty analysis — threshold, day-counting method, treaty provisions, DN regimes, FEIE context. Advisory only.departi_track_schengenSchengen 90/180 calculator — days used/remaining, status, projected limit date. Permit-aware: excludes permit-issuing country from count.departi_search_accommodationRanked accommodation with name, price, rating, facilities, persona-fit score, and booking deep-link.departi_search_transportFlight search across Duffel + Travelpayouts — carrier, price, cabin class, duration, stops, and booking deep-link.departi_search_experiencesTours, activities, local experiences — category, duration, price, persona-fit score, and booking deep-link.departi_get_profileReturns the authenticated user's Departi profile: nationality, tax residence, subscription tier, traveller persona, and preferences. No PII (name, email, date of birth) is returned. Requires OAuth.
Jabama tools 21
jb_find_destinationPersian place name → ready search arguments (city, area, landmark, complex)jb_parse_requestFree-text request → search arguments, using Jabama's AI parserjb_search_staysSearch stays for dates and guests with filters, whole-stay prices, sortingjb_categoriesThemed lists (special pool, luxury, cheap, jungle, pet friendly, last-minute, ...)jb_stayCapacity, beds, rules, amenities and missing ones, cancellation policy, host, review scoresjb_stay_calendarFree nights and nightly prices with weekend and holiday flags (~76 days)jb_price_quoteExact payable amount for dates and guests, night by night; unit options for complexesjb_similar_staysSimilar stays nearby (priced for your dates) and other units of the same propertyjb_reviewsGuest reviews, newest or best/worst first, with host repliesjb_hostA host's listings and reviews across all of themjb_helpJabama's rules: cancellation, refunds, payment, tax (help center + support answers)jb_travel_guideJabama magazine travel guides for a destination- +9 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"departi-mcp-server": {
"url": "https://mcp.departi.eu/v3"
}
}
}
Jabama
{
"mcpServers": {
"jabama": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"jabama-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP Server is categorized under Travel & Transportation and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Jabama belongs to Travel & Transportation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCP Server for travel & transportation work and Jabama for travel & transportation.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Jabama is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add departi-mcp-server and jabama as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, MCP Server has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Jabama has 55/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars.
