Mlatho MCP Server
Search and book trusted service professionals across Africa from any AI assistant
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## What is this?
An [MCP (Model Context Protocol)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) server that gives AI agents access to the **[Mlatho](https://app.mlatho.com)** service marketplace β Africa's platform for finding and booking vetted service professionals.
Any MCP-compatible AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) can use this server to help users:
- π **Search** for services by category, location, and price
- π· **Find** vetted professionals with ratings and reviews
- π° **Get instant quotes** for any service type
- π **Generate booking links** for direct booking with secure payment
- π **Check availability** across African cities
## Quick Connect
### Remote (recommended)
No installation needed β connect directly to the hosted server:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mlatho": {
"url": "https://mcp.mlatho.com/sse"
}
}
}
```
Add this to your MCP client config:
- **Claude Desktop**: `claude_desktop_config.json`
- **VS Code / GitHub Copilot**: `.vscode/mcp.json`
- **Cursor**: `.cursor/mcp.json`
### Verify it's running
```
curl https://mcp.mlatho.com/health
```
## Available Tools
### π Discovery
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `search_services` | Search the marketplace by category, location, and price. Returns services with pricing, ratings, and booking links. |
| `get_service_categories` | List all available service categories (Legal, Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning, IT Support, Beauty, Catering, Tutoring, and more). |
| `get_service_details` | Get full details for a specific service offering including pricing, duration, and professional info. |
### π· Professionals
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `find_professionals` | Find professionals by city and/or service category. Returns profiles with ratings, skills, and verification status. |
| `get_professional_profile` | Get a professional's complete public profile β bio, skills, ratings, reviews, and service offerings. |
| `get_featured_professionals` | Get top-rated, featured professionals on the platform. |
### π
Booking
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `get_booking_link` | Generate a direct booking URL for a specific service. User clicks to choose date/time and pay securely. |
| `get_instant_quote` | Get a price range estimate for a service type in a specific location, based on actual marketplace listings. |
### βΉοΈ Platform
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `get_platform_info` | Learn about Mlatho β how it works, features, service categories, and markets. |
| `get_available_locations` | Get cities and regions where Mlatho currently operates. |
## Example Conversations
**User**: "I need a plumber in Johannesburg"
β Agent calls `search_services(category: "Plumbing", location: "Johannesburg")`
**User**: "How much does legal consultation cost in Cape Town?"
β Agent calls `get_instant_quote(category: "Legal", location: "Cape Town")`
**User**: "What services are available in Malawi?"
β Agent calls `search_services(location: "Lilongwe")` or `get_available_locations()`
**User**: "Book that electrician for me"
β Agent calls `get_booking_link(serviceId: 42)` β returns direct booking URL
**User**: "Show me the best rated professionals"
β Agent calls `get_featured_professionals()`
## Service Categories
Legal Β· Plumbing Β· Electrical Β· Cleaning Β· Catering Β· IT Support Β· Beauty Β· Tutoring Β· Photography Β· Event Planning Β· Home Repair Β· Gardening Β· Moving Β· Personal Training Β· Accounting Β· and more.
## Markets
| Country | Currency | Services |
|---------|----------|----------|
| πΏπ¦ South Africa | ZAR | On-site & Online |
| π²πΌ Malawi | USD | Online services |
**Cities**: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha, Lilongwe, Blantyre, and more.
## How Mlatho Works
1. **Browse** β Search for services or professionals by category, location, or keyword
2. **Book** β Choose a professional, pick a date/time, and pay securely
3. **Get Served** β The professional delivers the service (on-site or online)
4. **Rate** β Leave a rating and review after completion
**Key features**: Secure escrow payments Β· Verified professionals Β· WhatsApp notifications Β· Dispute resolution Β· Recurring subscriptions
## Links
- π **Marketplace**: [app.mlatho.com](https://app.mlatho.com)
- οΏ½ **ChatGPT Assistant**: [Chat with Mlatho on ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com/g/g-69d1257b92388191afee5524e6f1d03e-mlatho-book-service-pros)
- οΏ½π **MCP Endpoint**: [mcp.mlatho.com/sse](https://mcp.mlatho.com/sse)
- β€οΈ **Health Check**: [mcp.mlatho.com/health](https://mcp.mlatho.com/health)
## License
This MCP server is provided as a public integration endpoint. The Mlatho marketplace and API are proprietary.
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