openvan-travel

OpenVan MCP Server exposes OpenVan.camp public APIs over the Model Context Protocol: fuel prices across 125+ countries, VanSky weather suitability scores…

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What it can do

  • Get Fuel Prices: Current retail fuel prices (gasoline, diesel, LPG, CNG) for 125+ countries. Pass country_code to get one country in detail; omit it for a summary list.
  • Compare Fuel Prices: Compare current prices for one fuel type across 2-10 countries. Returns sorted table cheapest-first.
  • Find Cheapest Fuel: Find the cheapest countries for a given fuel type in a region (or worldwide). Useful for route planning.

What data it sees

Do you need an account

No: the server works without sign-in

OpenVan MCP Server exposes OpenVan.camp public APIs over the Model Context Protocol: fuel prices across 125+ countries, VanSky weather suitability scores (0–100), VanBasket food price index, currency exchange rates, vanlife events (expos, festivals, meetups) and aggregated news stories in 7 languages. 11 read-only tools, no authentication, 120 req/min rate limit, CC BY 4.0 license. Remote Streamable HTTP at mcp.openvan.camp/mcp; local via npx -y @openvan/mcp-server.

How to connect

How to connect openvan-travel to Claude

The server address to paste into Claude settings:

https://openvan-travel.run.tools

  1. Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
  2. Go to Settings → Connectors.
  3. Click Add custom connector.
  4. Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
  5. In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.

Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.

Authorization

After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.

How to connect openvan-travel to ChatGPT

The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:

https://openvan-travel.run.tools

  1. Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
  2. Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
  3. Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
  4. Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
  5. Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
  6. In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.

OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.

Authorization

On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.

How to connect openvan-travel to Cursor

The server address to paste into Cursor settings:

https://openvan-travel.run.tools

Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.

Manually:

  1. In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
  2. Paste the JSON copied below into ~/.cursor/mcp.json (per project: .cursor/mcp.json in the repo root).
  3. Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.

Authorization

If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.

Server tool list (11)

Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.

get_fuel_pricesCurrent retail fuel prices (gasoline, diesel, LPG, CNG) for 125+ countries. Pass country_code to get one country in detail; omit it for a summary list.
compare_fuel_pricesCompare current prices for one fuel type across 2-10 countries. Returns sorted table cheapest-first.
find_cheapest_fuelFind the cheapest countries for a given fuel type in a region (or worldwide). Useful for route planning.
get_vansky_weatherGet VanSky vanlife weather suitability score (0-100) for a country: van_score, sleep_score, solar yield, driving conditions, awning safety, condensation risk, 7-day forecast.
list_vansky_topList the top N countries with the highest VanSky van-travel suitability score today.
list_eventsList vanlife events: expos (Caravan Salon), festivals, meetups, forums, road trips. Filter by status, type, country, or free-text search.
get_eventGet full details for a single vanlife event by its slug.
search_storiesSearch aggregated vanlife news stories (7 languages, 400+ sources). Filter by search query, category, country, locale.
compare_vanbasketCompare food price index between two countries (world average = 100). Higher number = more expensive food.
get_vanbasketGet VanBasket food price index details for one country.
get_currency_rateConvert an amount between two currencies using live rates (150+ currencies, daily updates).