Southwest

MCP server for Southwest Airlines - search flights, manage bookings

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Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "southwest": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@striderlabs/mcp-southwest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Documentation Overview

@striderlabs/mcp-southwest

MCP server for Southwest Airlines — search flights, manage bookings, check in, and manage your Rapid Rewards account via browser automation.

Features

Search flights with real-time pricing across all fare classes
Compare fares: Wanna Get Away, Wanna Get Away+, Anytime, Business Select
Book flights with dollars or Rapid Rewards points
Manage reservations: change, cancel, get details
No change fees — Southwest never charges them
Check in online (opens exactly 24 hours before departure)
Get boarding passes with group/position (A/B/C)
Early Bird Check-In — auto check-in 36 hours before departure
Rapid Rewards — check points balance, tier status, Companion Pass progress

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
Playwright browsers: npx playwright install chromium

Installation

Terminal

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-southwest
# or
npx @striderlabs/mcp-southwest

Setup

Environment Variables

Create a .env file or set these in your environment:

env

# Required for account-based tools (check-in, Rapid Rewards, points booking)
SW_USERNAME=your_rapid_rewards_number_or_email
SW_PASSWORD=your_password

# Optional
SW_HEADLESS=true   # Set to "false" to see the browser (useful for debugging)

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "southwest": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@striderlabs/mcp-southwest"],
      "env": {
        "SW_USERNAME": "your_rapid_rewards_number",
        "SW_PASSWORD": "your_password"
      }
    }
  }
}

Or if installed globally:

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "southwest": {
      "command": "mcp-southwest",
      "env": {
        "SW_USERNAME": "your_rapid_rewards_number",
        "SW_PASSWORD": "your_password"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

`search_flights`

Search for available Southwest flights.

config.json

{
  "originAirport": "DAL",
  "destinationAirport": "LAX",
  "departureDate": "2024-06-15",
  "passengers": 2,
  "tripType": "oneway",
  "fareType": "USD"
}

`get_flight_details`

Get status and details for a specific flight.

config.json

{
  "flightNumber": "WN1234",
  "flightDate": "2024-06-15",
  "originAirport": "DAL",
  "destinationAirport": "LAX"
}

`select_flight`

Select a flight from search results to proceed with booking.

config.json

{
  "flightIndex": 0,
  "fareType": "wanna-get-away"
}

`get_fares`

Compare fare classes with pricing and benefits.

config.json

{
  "originAirport": "HOU",
  "destinationAirport": "MCO",
  "departureDate": "2024-07-04",
  "fareType": "USD"
}

`add_early_bird`

Add Early Bird Check-In to an existing booking (~$15–25/person/flight).

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith"
}

`checkout`

Complete a booking with passenger and payment details.

config.json

{
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith",
  "dateOfBirth": "01/15/1990",
  "gender": "F",
  "email": "jane@example.com",
  "phone": "5551234567",
  "cardNumber": "4111111111111111",
  "cardExpiration": "12/26",
  "cardCvv": "123",
  "cardZip": "75201",
  "cardName": "Jane Smith",
  "addEarlyBird": false
}

`get_reservation`

Look up a booking by confirmation number.

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith"
}

`change_flight`

Modify an existing booking (no change fees!).

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith",
  "newDepartureDate": "2024-06-20"
}

`cancel_flight`

Cancel a reservation. Use confirm: true to actually cancel.

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith",
  "confirm": true
}

`check_in`

Check in online (available 24 hours before departure).

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith"
}

`get_boarding_pass`

Retrieve boarding pass with group and position number.

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith",
  "savePath": "~/boarding-pass.pdf"
}

`get_rapid_rewards`

Check Rapid Rewards points, tier status, and Companion Pass progress.

config.json

{}

(Uses SW_USERNAME/SW_PASSWORD env vars)

`book_with_points`

Search for flights and book using Rapid Rewards points.

config.json

{
  "originAirport": "DAL",
  "destinationAirport": "DEN",
  "departureDate": "2024-08-10",
  "passengers": 1
}

Southwest Airlines Fare Classes

Fare	Refundable	Points Multiplier	Boarding
Wanna Get Away	Travel funds	6x base	Standard
Wanna Get Away+	Transferable funds	8x base	Standard
Anytime	Full refund	10x base	Priority (A1–A15)
Business Select	Full refund	12x base	Guaranteed A1–A15

Southwest Boarding System

Southwest uses open seating — no assigned seats. Passengers board in groups:

Group A (A1–A60): Early Bird / Business Select / Anytime priority
Group B (B1–B60): General boarding
Group C (C1–C60): Last to board

Check-in order determines boarding position. Check in exactly at the 24-hour mark for the best position.

Session Persistence

Development

bash

git clone https://github.com/markswendsen-code/mcp-southwest
cd mcp-southwest
npm install
npx playwright install chromium
npm run build
npm start

For development with hot reload:

Terminal

npm run dev

To see the browser during automation (useful for debugging):

bash

SW_HEADLESS=false npm run dev

License

MIT © Strider Labs

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "southwest": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "southwest"] } }

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Southwest

MCP server for Southwest Airlines - search flights, manage bookings

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to Cursor Add to VS Code

Not yet automatically verified

We haven't yet run this listing's install command through our automated sandbox check. This isn't a red flag — we're steadily working through the catalog.

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "southwest": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@striderlabs/mcp-southwest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Documentation Overview

@striderlabs/mcp-southwest

MCP server for Southwest Airlines — search flights, manage bookings, check in, and manage your Rapid Rewards account via browser automation.

Features

Search flights with real-time pricing across all fare classes
Compare fares: Wanna Get Away, Wanna Get Away+, Anytime, Business Select
Book flights with dollars or Rapid Rewards points
Manage reservations: change, cancel, get details
No change fees — Southwest never charges them
Check in online (opens exactly 24 hours before departure)
Get boarding passes with group/position (A/B/C)
Early Bird Check-In — auto check-in 36 hours before departure
Rapid Rewards — check points balance, tier status, Companion Pass progress

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
Playwright browsers: npx playwright install chromium

Installation

Terminal

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-southwest
# or
npx @striderlabs/mcp-southwest

Setup

Environment Variables

Create a .env file or set these in your environment:

env

# Required for account-based tools (check-in, Rapid Rewards, points booking)
SW_USERNAME=your_rapid_rewards_number_or_email
SW_PASSWORD=your_password

# Optional
SW_HEADLESS=true   # Set to "false" to see the browser (useful for debugging)

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "southwest": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@striderlabs/mcp-southwest"],
      "env": {
        "SW_USERNAME": "your_rapid_rewards_number",
        "SW_PASSWORD": "your_password"
      }
    }
  }
}

Or if installed globally:

config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "southwest": {
      "command": "mcp-southwest",
      "env": {
        "SW_USERNAME": "your_rapid_rewards_number",
        "SW_PASSWORD": "your_password"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

`search_flights`

Search for available Southwest flights.

config.json

{
  "originAirport": "DAL",
  "destinationAirport": "LAX",
  "departureDate": "2024-06-15",
  "passengers": 2,
  "tripType": "oneway",
  "fareType": "USD"
}

`get_flight_details`

Get status and details for a specific flight.

config.json

{
  "flightNumber": "WN1234",
  "flightDate": "2024-06-15",
  "originAirport": "DAL",
  "destinationAirport": "LAX"
}

`select_flight`

Select a flight from search results to proceed with booking.

config.json

{
  "flightIndex": 0,
  "fareType": "wanna-get-away"
}

`get_fares`

Compare fare classes with pricing and benefits.

config.json

{
  "originAirport": "HOU",
  "destinationAirport": "MCO",
  "departureDate": "2024-07-04",
  "fareType": "USD"
}

`add_early_bird`

Add Early Bird Check-In to an existing booking (~$15–25/person/flight).

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith"
}

`checkout`

Complete a booking with passenger and payment details.

config.json

{
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith",
  "dateOfBirth": "01/15/1990",
  "gender": "F",
  "email": "jane@example.com",
  "phone": "5551234567",
  "cardNumber": "4111111111111111",
  "cardExpiration": "12/26",
  "cardCvv": "123",
  "cardZip": "75201",
  "cardName": "Jane Smith",
  "addEarlyBird": false
}

`get_reservation`

Look up a booking by confirmation number.

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith"
}

`change_flight`

Modify an existing booking (no change fees!).

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith",
  "newDepartureDate": "2024-06-20"
}

`cancel_flight`

Cancel a reservation. Use confirm: true to actually cancel.

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith",
  "confirm": true
}

`check_in`

Check in online (available 24 hours before departure).

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith"
}

`get_boarding_pass`

Retrieve boarding pass with group and position number.

config.json

{
  "confirmationNumber": "ABC123",
  "firstName": "Jane",
  "lastName": "Smith",
  "savePath": "~/boarding-pass.pdf"
}

`get_rapid_rewards`

Check Rapid Rewards points, tier status, and Companion Pass progress.

config.json

{}

(Uses SW_USERNAME/SW_PASSWORD env vars)

`book_with_points`

Search for flights and book using Rapid Rewards points.

config.json

{
  "originAirport": "DAL",
  "destinationAirport": "DEN",
  "departureDate": "2024-08-10",
  "passengers": 1
}

Southwest Airlines Fare Classes

Fare	Refundable	Points Multiplier	Boarding
Wanna Get Away	Travel funds	6x base	Standard
Wanna Get Away+	Transferable funds	8x base	Standard
Anytime	Full refund	10x base	Priority (A1–A15)
Business Select	Full refund	12x base	Guaranteed A1–A15

Southwest Boarding System

Southwest uses open seating — no assigned seats. Passengers board in groups:

Group A (A1–A60): Early Bird / Business Select / Anytime priority
Group B (B1–B60): General boarding
Group C (C1–C60): Last to board

Check-in order determines boarding position. Check in exactly at the 24-hour mark for the best position.

Session Persistence

Development

bash

git clone https://github.com/markswendsen-code/mcp-southwest
cd mcp-southwest
npm install
npx playwright install chromium
npm run build
npm start

For development with hot reload:

Terminal

npm run dev

To see the browser during automation (useful for debugging):

bash

SW_HEADLESS=false npm run dev

License

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "southwest": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "southwest"] } }

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CategoryDeveloper Tools

36Quality signal: Fair · 36/100How this signal is calculated ▾

Server availabilityNot measured

Not scored for repo-hosted servers — we can't reach the running server, only its GitHub page. Hosted MCP endpoints are health-checked live.

Verified ownership10/20

Documentation & tools15/30

Adoption & activity2/15

Community engagement0/10

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