Rovv - Book Rides in Africa

Book rides, get fare estimates, and manage trips across African cities with Rovv.

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What it can do

    What data it sees

    Do you need an account

    No: the server works without sign-in

    Book rides, get fare estimates, and manage trips across African cities with Rovv.

    How to connect

    How to connect Rovv - Book Rides in Africa to Claude

    The server address to paste into Claude settings:

    https://rovvafrica.com/api/v1/mcp

    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 Rovv - Book Rides in Africa to ChatGPT

    The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:

    https://rovvafrica.com/api/v1/mcp

    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 Rovv - Book Rides in Africa to Cursor

    The server address to paste into Cursor settings:

    https://rovvafrica.com/api/v1/mcp

    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 (9)

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

    search_placesSearch for a location by name. Returns a list of matching places with addresses. Use this to find the pickup or dropoff location before booking a ride.
    get_place_detailsGet the exact coordinates and full address for a place using its place_id (returned from search_places). Call this after search_places to get lat/lng needed for fare estimates and booking.
    get_fare_estimateGet available vehicle types and fare estimates for a trip. Returns a list of vehicle options with prices, ETAs, and vehicle type IDs needed for booking.
    book_rideBook a Rovv ride. Requires pickup/dropoff coordinates, a vehicle_type ID (from get_fare_estimate), and payment method. Returns booking confirmation with ride number.
    cancel_rideCancel an active ride. Optionally provide a reason.
    get_current_rideGet the status of the user's current active ride, including driver details, ETA, and ride status.
    get_ride_historyGet the user's past ride history. Returns recent completed and cancelled rides.
    get_route_infoGet driving route information between two points including distance, duration, and polyline.
    get_wallet_balanceGet the user's Rovv wallet balance, total added, total spent, and recent transactions.