Yelp

Name: Yelp
Author: markswendsen-code

by markswendsen-codeversion 0.1.0i★ 0iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.markswendsen-code/yelp

How to install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server for Yelp - search businesses, read reviews, make reservations

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Search & AI memory

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 1/2 checks · Runs on your computer

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

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

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use Yelp and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using Yelp or shows a Yelp tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect Yelp yet

Yelp runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Yelp

Steps for Claude →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Search & AI memory that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

AIHOT✓ ChatGPT
Sui Knowledge Base (kapa.ai)✓ ChatGPT
Exa✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add yelp -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-yelp

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Yelp listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use Yelp and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using Yelp or shows a Yelp tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Yelp and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using Yelp or shows a Yelp tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Yelp and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using Yelp or shows a Yelp tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

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JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use Yelp💬 Discussion →

For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add yelp -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-yelp

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

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

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

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

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "yelp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@striderlabs/mcp-yelp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 0
Downloads per weeki: 47/wk
Licence i: No licence stated
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 0.1.0
Categoryi: Search & AI memory
Published to registryi: Mar 15, 2026
Code last changedi: Mar 16, 2026
Maker: markswendsen-code
Packages: npm: @striderlabs/mcp-yelp
Repo: markswendsen-code/mcp-yelp
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 11, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account markswendsen-code, which owns the repo
! Caution
Still maintained
Code last changed 8 months ago, more than 6 months ago
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

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User reviews

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Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi

More stars than 0% of the other 5875 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 6% of the other 5875 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 14% of the other 5875 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Yelp safe?

It passed 1 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 8 months ago, and the latest version (0.1.0) reached the registry 8 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Ruflo, Context7, Metabase

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README from the maker

Open the README

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@striderlabs/mcp-yelp

MCP server connector for Yelp - the leading platform for local business discovery. Enables AI agents to search restaurants, read reviews, view photos, check hours, find deals, and discover trending spots.

Installation

npm install @striderlabs/mcp-yelp

Configuration

Add to your MCP client configuration:

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

Available Tools

Tool	Description
`yelp_search_restaurants`	Search restaurants by location, cuisine, price
`yelp_search_businesses`	Search any type of business
`yelp_get_business_details`	Get detailed business information
`yelp_get_reviews`	Get reviews with ratings and text
`yelp_get_photos`	Get business photos by category
`yelp_get_menu`	Get restaurant menu items and prices
`yelp_get_hours`	Get business hours
`yelp_find_similar`	Find similar businesses
`yelp_get_trending`	Get trending/new spots in a location
`yelp_get_collections`	Get curated Yelp collections
`yelp_check_wait_time`	Check estimated wait time
`yelp_get_deals`	Get current deals and offers

Example Usage

// Search for sushi restaurants

const results = await client.call("yelp_search_restaurants", { query: "sushi", location: "San Francisco, CA", priceRange: "$$", sortBy: "rating" });

// Get business details const details = await client.call("yelp_get_business_details", { businessId: "nobu-san-francisco" });

// Read reviews const reviews = await client.call("yelp_get_reviews", { businessId: "nobu-san-francisco", sortBy: "newest", limit: 20 });

// Get restaurant photos const photos = await client.call("yelp_get_photos", { businessId: "nobu-san-francisco", category: "food" });

// Find trending restaurants const trending = await client.call("yelp_get_trending", { location: "San Francisco, CA", category: "restaurants" });

Features

Restaurant Search: Filter by cuisine, price, distance, ratings
Business Discovery: Search for any type of local business
Reviews: Access user reviews with ratings and photos
Photos: Browse food, interior, and exterior photos
Menus: View menu items with prices
Hours: Get operating hours including special hours
Trending: Discover hot new spots
Collections: Access curated "best of" lists
Deals: Find current promotions and offers

Requirements

Node.js 18+

License

MIT

Yelp

Overview

What you can do with it

Install

Install Node.js

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Node.js

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open VS Code

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi

Common questions

Alternatives

Ruflo

Context7

Metabase

README from the maker

@striderlabs/mcp-yelp

Installation

Configuration

Available Tools

Example Usage

Features

Requirements

License

Links