Jabama vs Tickadoo MCP
A side-by-side look at the Jabama and Tickadoo MCP 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 Jabama for travel & transportation work as a local process; choose Tickadoo MCP 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?
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.
Choose Tickadoo MCP 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 have the keys it needs:
TICKADOO_MCP_URL, TICKADOO_LOG_LEVEL. - You want tools like
search_experiences, search_by_mood, get_whats_on_this_week.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | J Jabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travel & Transportation | Travel & Transportation |
| Quality signal | 55/100 · Good | 64/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | TICKADOO_MCP_URLTICKADOO_LOG_LEVEL |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 2 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 21 | 14 |
| Full listing | View Jabama | View Tickadoo MCP |
Tools & capabilities
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
Tickadoo MCP tools 14
search_experiencesSearch for shows, theatre, events, tours and experiences in a specific city on tickadoo. Supports optional free-text query matching against titles and descriptions, optional category filtering (theatre, musicals, tours, food, family, nightlife, sightseeing, concerts, comedy, shows, outdoor, workshops, cruises, sports), optional min/max price filtering in the local currency, optional date filtering with dateFrom/dateTo, and optional sorting (relevance, popular, price_low, price_high, rating, best_value). Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs. Use when a user asks what to do in a city, wants event/show recommendations, or is looking for tickets.search_by_moodSearch tickadoo experiences by emotional intent instead of category. Maps moods (adventurous, romantic, relaxing, family_fun, cultural, thrill_seeking, foodie, budget_friendly, luxury, rainy_day) to the most relevant audience, tag, setting, rating, and price filters, then runs a city search. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs. Use when a user says things like "something romantic", "we need to relax", "kids are bored", or "luxury options in Paris".get_whats_on_this_weekReturn a day-by-day breakdown of the top experiences happening over the next 7 days in a city, grouped into morning, afternoon, and evening slots, with weekly highlights. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs. Use when a user says things like "what's on this week in Paris?" or "I'm in London for the next few days, what should I do each day?"get_last_minuteFind tickadoo experiences starting within the next few hours in a city. Sorts by soonest start time, adds countdown text like "starts in 47 minutes", and flags high urgency when a start is imminent or inventory is low. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs.whats_on_tonightFind bookable experiences happening later today in a city. Automatically filters to today, removes already-started events, adds "starts in" countdowns, surfaces urgency signals from inventory data, and sorts by soonest start time with evening/show/nightlife boosts. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs. Use for concierge-style requests like "what's on tonight in London?" or "any shows tonight in Paris?".find_nearby_experiencesFind shows, events and experiences near a geographic location on tickadoo. Supports optional date filtering with dateFrom/dateTo. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs. Use when a user shares their location or asks for things to do near them.list_citiesList all cities where tickadoo has bookable experiences. Use to help users discover available destinations.get_city_guideReturn a curated city overview for trip planning. Summarises a destination with top highlights, category breakdown, price range, best_for suggestions, seasonal guidance, insider tips, and audience/tag signals. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs. Use when a user asks "tell me about things to do in Prague" or wants a pre-arrival city briefing instead of a raw search.get_travel_tipsReturn hardcoded local insider advice for 20 launch cities. Covers transport, money, safety, culture, food, weather, language, and connectivity, plus emergency numbers and quick local phrases. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs. Use when a user asks "what should I know before visiting Tokyo?" or wants a hotel pre-arrival briefing beyond generic guidebook tips.check_availabilityQuick date-specific availability check for a specific tickadoo experience. Returns availability for one date only, plus party total, booking URL, and Ghost Checkout intent-token payload metadata. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs. Use when the user asks "is this available on Saturday?" or wants a fast price check without the full experience detail payload.get_experience_detailsGet detailed availability, venue details, and images for a specific tickadoo experience. Prefer passing the tickadoo slug or booking URL path; provider and provider_id are legacy fallback inputs. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs.compare_experiencesCompare 2 to 5 tickadoo experiences side-by-side. Returns winner callouts for best_value, highest_rated, most_popular, and best_for_families, plus key differences across price, duration, reviews, accessibility, and cancellation policy. Supports 40+ languages — pass a language code (e.g. 'de', 'fr', 'es', 'ja') to get localised booking URLs.- +2 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.
Jabama
{
"mcpServers": {
"jabama": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"jabama-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Tickadoo MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"tickadoo-tickadoo-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tickadoo/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"TICKADOO_MCP_URL": "YOUR_TICKADOO_MCP_URL_HERE",
"TICKADOO_LOG_LEVEL": "YOUR_TICKADOO_LOG_LEVEL_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Jabama is categorized under Travel & Transportation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Tickadoo MCP belongs to Travel & Transportation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Jabama for travel & transportation work and Tickadoo MCP 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.
Jabama is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Tickadoo MCP 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 jabama and tickadoo-tickadoo-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Jabama has a quality signal of 55/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Tickadoo MCP has 64/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.