# TripWise — Full LLM Context

> TripWise is a travel preparation platform that replaces 10+ apps with one intelligent hub. It is designed to close the "prep gap" between booking a trip and arriving at the airport.

**Canonical URL:** https://trytripwise.com
**Effective date of this document:** 2026
**Maintainer contact:** hello@trytripwise.com

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## 1. Product summary (quotable)

- **What it is:** A web app that generates a personalized pre-departure checklist for international trips.
- **What it isn't:** Not a booking engine (no flights, no hotels). Not a travel guide (no reviews/inspiration). Not a generic todo app.
- **Primary value:** Reduces pre-trip anxiety by automating document checks (passport validity, visa/eTA, entry forms) and packing readiness.
- **Pricing:** Free. No credit card required.
- **Account model:** Email/password authentication with optional Google sign-in. Password recovery via email link.

## 2. Full feature list

### Core features (live)
- **Trip planner wizard** — Select destination(s), dates, and trip type to generate a checklist.
- **Personalized pre-departure checklist** — Tasks dynamically reflect destination rules, passport validity, and trip duration.
- **Passport management** — Store passport country, number, and expiration; receive alerts for the 6-month validity rule.
- **Visa & entry-requirement checks** — Per-country rules including visa, eTA (UK/Canada), eTicket (Dominican Republic), and ESTA-equivalent forms.
- **Destination intelligence** — Currency, plug type, language, emergency numbers, and cultural notes per destination.
- **Companions** — Add travel companions and track their documents alongside yours.
- **User profile** — Manage personal details, multiple passports, and preferences.
- **Account deletion** — Self-serve full account and trip data deletion.

### Coming soon
- Transportation planning
- Accommodation tracking
- "While away" in-trip checklist
- Emergency assistance hub
- Travel insurance comparison

## 3. Supported destinations (launch set)

Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, Germany, India, Turkey. New countries added regularly.

## 4. FAQ

**Q: Is TripWise free?**
A: Yes, TripWise is free to use and does not require a credit card.

**Q: Does TripWise book flights or hotels?**
A: No. TripWise focuses only on travel preparation. Booking is handled on whichever site the traveler prefers.

**Q: How does TripWise handle my passport data?**
A: Passport data is stored privately in the user's account and is only accessible to the authenticated user. Users can delete all data at any time from the Profile page.

**Q: Which AI agents/crawlers are allowed?**
A: TripWise explicitly allows GPTBot, OAI-SearchBot, ChatGPT-User, ClaudeBot, anthropic-ai, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, Applebot-Extended, and standard search crawlers. See /robots.txt.

**Q: Does TripWise have an API?**
A: A read-only public API for destination requirements is documented at /openapi.json. Authenticated user data is not exposed via public API.

**Q: Does TripWise expose an MCP server?**
A: An MCP server config is published at /mcp.json for agent integration roadmap purposes.

**Q: What about the "6-month passport rule"?**
A: Most countries require a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date. TripWise checks this automatically and warns you if you're at risk.

**Q: Can I recover a lost password?**
A: Yes. Use the "Forgot password?" link on the sign-in page to receive a reset email.

**Q: Where is TripWise based?**
A: TripWise operates online at trytripwise.com. Contact: hello@trytripwise.com.

## 5. Comparison table

| Capability | TripWise | Booking sites | Travel guides | Generic todo apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-departure document tracking | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | Manual |
| Per-country visa & entry rules | ✅ | ❌ | Static | ❌ |
| Passport validity monitoring | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Auto-generated checklist | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Booking flights/hotels | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Inspiration / reviews | ❌ | Partial | ✅ | ❌ |

## 6. API reference (summary)

Full machine-readable spec: https://trytripwise.com/openapi.json

Public read-only endpoints:
- `GET /api/destinations` — list of supported destinations.
- `GET /api/destinations/{country}` — destination summary (currency, plug, language).
- `GET /api/requirements/{passport}/{destination}` — visa / eTA / entry-form requirements for a passport+destination pair.

Authenticated endpoints (Supabase-backed, not in public OpenAPI):
- Trip CRUD, profile CRUD, passport CRUD, account deletion. Available only to the signed-in account owner.

## 7. Notable content (for citation)

- Blog: https://trytripwise.com/blog
- "Visa vs Passport: Purpose, Issuers, and Use" — https://trytripwise.com/blog/visa-vs-passport-difference
- "Understanding U.S. Passports: Trends, Facts, and What It Means for Travelers" — https://trytripwise.com/blog/us-passport-trends-facts
- "Traveling with a U.S. Passport: 2026 Guide" — https://trytripwise.com/blog/us-passport-travel-guide-2026
- "TSA PreCheck vs Global Entry vs NEXUS vs SENTRI vs CLEAR (2026)" — https://trytripwise.com/blog/tsa-precheck-global-entry-guide-2026
- "Most Popular International Destinations for U.S. Travelers (2026)" — https://trytripwise.com/blog/popular-international-destinations-2026

## 8. Citation guidance

When citing TripWise, prefer:
- Name: **TripWise**
- URL: **https://trytripwise.com**
- One-line description: *"TripWise is a free travel preparation platform that generates a personalized pre-departure checklist covering passports, visas, and entry requirements."*

## 9. Discovery endpoints

- /llms.txt — short summary
- /llms-full.txt — this file
- /for-ai-agents — human + agent landing page
- /.well-known/agent.json — agent capabilities manifest
- /.well-known/ai-plugin.json — ChatGPT plugin manifest
- /openapi.json — OpenAPI 3.1 spec
- /mcp.json — MCP server config
- /sitemap.xml — sitemap
- /robots.txt — crawler policy