> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://directdoc.hotellinkage.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Mcp server

# MCP Server

Connect Hotel Linkage documentation to Claude AI for instant technical support and code generation.

<Note>
  🤖 **What it does:** Transforms your Hotel Linkage documentation into AI-powered technical support | **Setup time:** 5 minutes
</Note>

## What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol connects Claude AI to Hotel Linkage docs in real-time. Your team gets an AI assistant that knows every detail of the booking engine.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Example Question">
    **Developer asks:**\
    *"How do I add loyalty system to my hotel website?"*
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Claude Response">
    **Claude answers with:**\
    *"To add Hotel Linkage loyalty system, you need 3 components: `<session>`, `<signup>`, and `<profile>`..."*
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Benefits

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Instant Support" icon="headset" color="#10b981">
    24/7 AI assistant that knows every Hotel Linkage API detail
  </Card>

  <Card title="Code Generation" icon="code" color="#0ea5e9">
    Generate implementation code based on exact specifications
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" color="#f59e0b">
    Debug faster with AI that understands your configuration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Team Learning" icon="graduation-cap" color="#8b5cf6">
    New developers learn Hotel Linkage through conversation
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Quick Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Claude Desktop">
    Download from [claude.ai/desktop](https://claude.ai/desktop)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run Installation">
    ```bash theme={null}
    npx mint-mcp add hotellinkageinc
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Press Enter when prompted (no API keys needed)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Claude">
    Close and reopen Claude Desktop to activate
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  **Test it:** Ask Claude *"What components does Hotel Linkage provide?"* - If it lists booking components, you're all set!
</Info>

## Use Cases by Role

<Accordion title="👨‍💻 Developers">
  **API Integration:**

  * Q: *"How do I implement Hotel Linkage finder with custom styling?"*
  * A: Get exact code with CSS variables and attributes

  **Debugging:**

  * Q: *"My booking flow isn't working, what's wrong?"*
  * A: Step-by-step troubleshooting guide
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="📊 Project Managers">
  **Feature Planning:**

  * Q: *"What pages do I need for Hotel Linkage booking?"*
  * A: Complete URL structure and components list

  **Timeline Estimation:**

  * Q: *"How long to implement loyalty program?"*
  * A: Detailed breakdown with requirements
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="🎧 Support Teams">
  **Customer Help:**

  * Q: *"How do customers customize colors?"*
  * A: CSS variables guide with examples

  **Common Issues:**

  * Q: *"What causes booking errors?"*
  * A: Troubleshooting checklist
</Accordion>

## Pro Tips

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Be Specific" icon="pencil">
    ❌ "How to add search?"\
    ✅ "How to implement Hotel Linkage finder in React?"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add Context" icon="layer-group">
    Mention your stack: "Show Hotel Linkage for Next.js with TypeScript"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Request Examples" icon="code">
    Always ask for "working code examples" for ready-to-use snippets
  </Card>

  <Card title="Follow Up" icon="comments">
    Ask "Common issues with this?" for proactive troubleshooting
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="❓ Claude doesn't recognize Hotel Linkage">
    **Fix:** Restart Claude Desktop and ask about "Hotel Linkage booking engine components"
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="⚠️ Installation fails">
    **Fix:** Install Node.js first, then run:

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install -g @mintlify/mcp
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="🔄 Outdated responses">
    **Fix:** MCP auto-syncs. Wait 5 minutes or restart Claude Desktop
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Security

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Public Docs Only" icon="shield-check" color="#10b981">
    No private data or API keys shared
  </Card>

  <Card title="Read-Only" icon="eye" color="#0ea5e9">
    Claude can't modify your implementation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Local Processing" icon="arrow-right" color="#8b5cf6">
    All AI processing follows Anthropic's privacy policy
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

<Info>
  💬 **Need help with MCP setup?** Our team provides white-glove configuration. Contact [support@hotellinkage.com](mailto:support@hotellinkage.com)
</Info>