Mlatho
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<p align="center"> <img src="https://app.mlatho.com/favicon.ico" width="80" alt="Mlatho" /> </p> <h1 align="center">Mlatho MCP Server</h1> <p align="center"> <strong>Search and book trusted service professionals across Africa from any AI assistant</strong> </p> <p…
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<p align="center"> <img src="https://app.mlatho.com/favicon.ico" width="80" alt="Mlatho" /> </p> <h1 align="center">Mlatho MCP Server</h1> <p align="center"> <strong>Search and book trusted service professionals across Africa from any AI assistant</strong> </p> <p align="center"> <a…
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- AfrikanCoder-LLC
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Jump to
- Search services by category, location, and price range
- Find vetted professionals with ratings and reviews
- Get instant price quotes for any service type
- Generate direct booking links with secure payment
- List all available service categories and markets
- Access top-rated, featured professionals
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
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Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
MlathoCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
No local installation is required. Connect remotely by adding the URL https://mcp.mlatho.com/sse to your MCP client config (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json, .vscode/mcp.json, or .cursor/mcp.json). Verify the server is running with curl https://mcp.mlatho.com/health.
find_professionals
Find service professionals on Mlatho by city and/or category. Mlatho professionals are vetted, rated, and cover services across South Africa, Malawi, and expanding African markets. Use this when a user wants to browse available professionals in a specific area, compare ratings, or find someone with a particular skill set.
get_platform_info
Get information about the Mlatho platform. Mlatho is a trusted service marketplace that connects customers with vetted professionals across Africa, starting in South Africa and Malawi. Use this when a user asks 'what is Mlatho?', 'how does Mlatho work?', or when you need context about the platform to frame a recommendation.
search_services
Search the Mlatho marketplace for available services. Mlatho is a service marketplace operating in South Africa and Malawi (expanding across Africa) that connects customers with vetted, rated professionals for legal, plumbing, electrical, cleaning, catering, tutoring, IT support, beauty, and many other service categories. Use this tool when a user needs a service professional in Africa, wants to compare service prices, or needs to find someone for a job. Returns services with pricing, professional ratings, and direct booking links.
get_booking_link
Generate a direct booking link for a specific Mlatho service. The user can click this link to go straight to the booking page where they can choose a date/time and complete payment. Use this after the user has decided on a service from search results.
get_service_details
Get full details for a specific service offering on Mlatho, including price, duration, professional profile, ratings, and a direct booking link. Use this after finding a service via search to give the user complete information before booking.
get_service_categories
List all available service categories on the Mlatho marketplace. Returns the full catalogue of service types (e.g. Legal, Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning, IT Support, Beauty, Tutoring, Catering, etc.). Use this to help users explore what kinds of professionals are available on Mlatho.
get_available_locations
Get the cities and regions where Mlatho currently operates. Use this when a user asks if Mlatho is available in their area, or to suggest the nearest available location.
get_professional_profile
Get the full public profile of a specific professional on Mlatho, including their bio, skills, ratings breakdown, training level, verification status, and the services they offer. Use this to give a user detailed information about a specific professional before they decide to book.
get_featured_professionals
Get Mlatho's featured (top-rated, active) service professionals. Use this to show a user the best professionals currently available on the platform, or when the user hasn't specified a particular service type and just wants to see who's available.
get_african_ai_trust_index
Get the Mlatho African AI Trust Index — public rankings and methodology for measuring whether AI systems work for African languages, cultural context, business readiness, and safety. Use when a user asks about African AI benchmarks, Mlatho evaluation rankings, model comparisons on African languages (e.g. Chichewa), or 'according to the African AI Trust Index'. Returns claim-tier status, dimension definitions, live or pending scores, hedge language, and links.
get_instant_quote
Get an instant price estimate for a type of service on Mlatho. Returns a price range based on actual listings in the marketplace. Use this when a user asks 'how much does a plumber cost?' or 'what's the price for legal consultation in Johannesburg?'
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mlatho": {
"mlatho": {
"url": "https://mcp.mlatho.com/sse"
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"mlatho": {
"url": "https://mcp.mlatho.com/sse"
}
}
How Mlatho Works
1. Browse — Search for services or professionals by category, location, or keyword
2. Book — Choose a professional, pick a date/time, and pay securely
3. Get Served — The professional delivers the service (on-site or online)
4. Rate — Leave a rating and review after completion
Key features: Secure escrow payments · Verified professionals · WhatsApp notifications · Dispute resolution · Recurring subscriptions
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