Plan anywhere
Use ExploreIndonesia inside ChatGPT and Claude
Add our connector once, then plan any Indonesia trip in the assistant you already use, and get real, bookable stays, tours, transfers and eSIMs back, not just suggestions.
The connector URL
You'll paste this remote MCP server URL into ChatGPT or Claude. Copy it, then follow the steps below for your assistant.
https://exploreindonesia.ai/api/mcpTurn on all three tools
When you add the connector, keep every tool enabled. The booking links only appear when the assistant is allowed to run all three: one finds the trip, the other two turn it into real, bookable links.
- Search Indonesia itineraries: finds curated trips that match your plan.
- Make an itinerary bookable: turns a whole plan into bookable stays, tours, transfers and eSIMs.
- Get booking links for an activity: pulls the booking link for a single item.
If your assistant asks whether to allow a tool, choose Allow (or “always allow”) so it doesn't stop halfway.
Add it in Claude
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Open Connectors settings
In Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app), go to Settings → Connectors. - 2
Add a custom connector
Click Add custom connector, then paste the URL:https://exploreindonesia.ai/api/mcp - 3
Sign in to authorize
Approve the connection and sign in with the 6-digit email code when prompted. This only authorizes access to public trip content. - 4
Enable all three tools
Make sure all three tools are switched on (Search Indonesia itineraries, Make an itinerary bookable and Get booking links for an activity), so the booking links actually appear. - 5
Start planning
In any chat, ask something like "Plan 10 days in Bali and Komodo in July" and Claude will pull real itineraries and booking links from ExploreIndonesia.
Add it in ChatGPT
Rolling out- 1
Enable developer mode / connectors
In ChatGPT, open Settings → Connectors (available on paid plans; some features require enabling developer mode). - 2
Add the MCP server
Choose Add / Create connector and paste the URL:https://exploreindonesia.ai/api/mcp - 3
Authorize
Complete the sign-in prompt to authorize the read-only connection. - 4
Enable all three tools
In the connector settings, make sure all three tools are on (Search Indonesia itineraries, Make an itinerary bookable and Get booking links for an activity), so the booking links appear. - 5
Ask away
Turn the connector on in a chat and ask ChatGPT to plan or refine an Indonesia trip.
Questions
What is the ExploreIndonesia connector?
It is a remote MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT search our curated Indonesia itineraries and return real, bookable links for stays, tours, transfers and eSIMs, directly inside your chat.
Is it free?
Yes. Connecting and using the tools is free. Some links we return are affiliate links to our travel partners, which is how the project is funded, and you never pay more.
Does it work with ChatGPT?
The connector follows the open MCP standard that both Claude and ChatGPT support. ChatGPT's remote-connector support is rolling out via developer mode; if you don't see the option yet, use Claude in the meantime.
What data can it see?
Only the public, read-only trip content on exploreindonesia.ai. The tools cannot change anything, read your files, or access your account. Sign-in exists only to authorize the connection.
Prefer to plan right here? Use the trip builder on the homepage.