@striderlabs/mcp-alaska

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Alaska Airlines that enables AI assistants to interact with Alaska Airlines services using Playwright browser automation.

Features

• Search and browse flights
• View flight details and seat maps
• Select flights and seats
• Manage bookings (view, check-in, cancel)
• Check flight status in real-time
• View Mileage Plan balance and elite status
• View upcoming trips

Installation

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-alaska
npx playwright install chromium

Or install locally:

npm install @striderlabs/mcp-alaska
npx playwright install chromium

Usage with Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alaska": {
      "command": "striderlabs-mcp-alaska"
    }
  }
}

Or if installed locally:

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

Tools

alaska_login

Log in to your Alaska Airlines account. Required for account-specific operations.

Parameters:

• email (string, required): Your Alaska Airlines account email
• password (string, required): Your Alaska Airlines account password

Example:

{
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "password": "yourpassword"
}

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alaska_search_flights

Search for available flights between two airports.

Parameters:

• origin (string, required): Origin airport code (e.g., SEA, LAX, SFO)
• destination (string, required): Destination airport code
• date (string, required): Travel date in YYYY-MM-DD format
• passengers (number, optional): Number of passengers (default: 1)
• cabin_class (string, optional): economy, premium-economy, or first-class (default: economy)

Returns: List of available flights with prices, times, and flight IDs.

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alaska_get_flight_details

Get detailed information about a specific flight.

Parameters:

• flight_id (string, required): Flight ID from search results or flight number (e.g., AS123)

Returns: Flight details including amenities, baggage policy, on-time performance, and layover information.

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alaska_select_flight

Select a flight to proceed with booking.

Parameters:

• flight_id (string, required): Flight ID from alaska_search_flights results

Returns: Confirmation of selection with session data for the booking flow.

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alaska_get_seat_map

View the seat map for a flight showing available, occupied, and blocked seats.

Parameters:

• flight_id (string, required): Flight ID or flight number

Returns: Full seat map organized by cabin (First Class, Main Cabin) with seat status, type, and any associated fees.

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alaska_select_seat

Select a specific seat on a flight.

Parameters:

• flight_id (string, required): Flight ID or flight number
• seat (string, required): Seat identifier (e.g., 12A, 23F, 4C)

Returns: Confirmation of seat selection.

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alaska_get_booking

Retrieve booking details using a confirmation code.

Parameters:

• confirmation_code (string, required): 6-character Alaska Airlines confirmation code (e.g., ABCDEF)

Returns: Full booking details including passenger information, flight itinerary, and booking status.

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alaska_check_in

Check in for a flight. Available within 24 hours of departure.

Parameters:

• confirmation_code (string, required): 6-character Alaska Airlines confirmation code

Returns: Check-in confirmation with boarding pass details including gate, boarding group, and boarding time.

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alaska_get_mileage_balance

View your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan balance and elite status.

Requires: Being logged in via alaska_login

Returns: Total miles, elite qualifying miles, tier status, expiring miles, and membership details.

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alaska_get_upcoming_trips

View all upcoming trips associated with your account.

Requires: Being logged in via alaska_login

Returns: List of upcoming trips with flight details, confirmation codes, and trip status.

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alaska_cancel_booking

Cancel an Alaska Airlines booking.

Parameters:

• confirmation_code (string, required): 6-character Alaska Airlines confirmation code

Returns: Cancellation confirmation with any applicable refund amount.

Note: Cancellation fees may apply depending on fare type. Check Alaska Airlines' cancellation policy before cancelling.

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alaska_get_flight_status

Get real-time status for an Alaska Airlines flight.

Parameters:

• flight_number (string, required): Flight number (e.g., AS123 or 123)
• date (string, required): Flight date in YYYY-MM-DD format

Returns: Current flight status including departure/arrival times, gate information, terminal, and delay information.

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Example Workflow

1. Search for flights:
   alaska_search_flights(origin="SEA", destination="LAX", date="2025-03-15")

2. Get details on a specific flight:
   alaska_get_flight_details(flight_id="AS127")

3. View available seats:
   alaska_get_seat_map(flight_id="AS127")

4. Select flight and seat:
   alaska_select_flight(flight_id="AS127")
   alaska_select_seat(flight_id="AS127", seat="14A")

5. Check booking status:
   alaska_get_booking(confirmation_code="XKJT89")

6. Check in 24 hours before departure:
   alaska_check_in(confirmation_code="XKJT89")

Development

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/markswendsen-code/mcp-alaska.git
cd mcp-alaska

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Install Playwright browsers
npx playwright install chromium

# Build
npm run build

# Run
node dist/index.js

Architecture

The server uses two main modules:

• src/index.ts: MCP server setup with tool definitions and request handlers
• src/browser.ts: Playwright automation helpers that interact with the Alaska Airlines website

The browser module maintains a persistent browser session to avoid re-launching the browser for each tool call. The session is automatically closed when the server shuts down.

Requirements

• Node.js >= 18.0.0
• Playwright Chromium browser

License

MIT

Disclaimer

This tool uses browser automation to interact with the Alaska Airlines website. Use responsibly and in accordance with Alaska Airlines' Terms of Service. This is not an official Alaska Airlines product.