Rakuten MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Rakuten in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add rakuten -- npx -y rakuten-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rakuten": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rakuten-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Rakuten MCP server do?

Rakuten API integration for Japan: product search, hotel and travel booking, and recipe lookup.

Is the Rakuten MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Rakuten run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Rakuten to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add rakuten -- npx -y rakuten-mcp

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