Fast REST API flight search via ignav.com. An agent skill from borski/travel-hacking-toolkit.

MITAuto-check: notesBackend & APIs

Install Ignav

skills CLI
$ npx skills add borski/travel-hacking-toolkit --skill ignav -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install borski/travel-hacking-toolkit ignav --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/borski/travel-hacking-toolkit.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/travel-hacking-toolkit/skills/ignav .claude/skills/ignav && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
ignav
GitHub stars
688
Token cost
~989 tokens
SKILL.md length
320 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
46
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Fast REST API flight search via ignav.com. An agent skill from borski/travel-hacking-toolkit.

  • Works in 5 steps: Parse the user's request (origin,… → Look up airport codes if user gave city… → Search flights (one-way or round-trip) → …
  • Tasks that involve REST APIs
  • SKILL.md covers Setup, Workflow, Endpoints and Parameters, plus 3 more sections
  • Calls curl; reaches ignav.com; needs IGNAV_API_KEY

What it does

Ignav is an agent skill from borski/travel-hacking-toolkit. Fast REST API flight search via ignav.com. Cash prices, booking links, market selection for price arbitrage. Include in every flight search alongside Duffel and other sources.

Its SKILL.md is about 990 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Backend & APIs, covering REST APIs. The repository describes itself as: AI-powered travel hacking and search with cash, points, miles, and award flights. Drop-in skills and MCP servers for Claude, Codex, and OpenCode. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve REST APIs

Example prompts

  • “/ignav”

Requirements

  • A credential in IGNAV_API_KEY
  • Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): Bash(curl *)

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Parse the user's request (origin, destination, dates, trip type, passengers, cabin)
  2. Look up airport codes if user gave city names
  3. Search flights (one-way or round-trip)
  4. Present results in markdown table
  5. Get booking links if user wants to book

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit db82131. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:

    • Bash(curl *)

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • curl

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:

    • ignav.com

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names these keys or tokens, usually read from environment variables:

    • IGNAV_API_KEY

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Ignav loads about 989 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 45 tokens; SKILL.md has 320 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~45
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~989

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check: notes

The automated check noted patterns worth knowing about, such as sudo or a known installer.

  • NoteMentions a .env fileSKILL.md:18
    `IGNAV_API_KEY` in your environment or `.env` file.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from borski/travel-hacking-toolkit at commit db82131, republished under its MIT licence (© borski). 320 words, ~989 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/ignav/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
ignav
description
Fast REST API flight search via ignav.com. Cash prices, booking links, market selection for price arbitrage. Include in every flight search alongside Duffel and other sources.
allowed-tools
Bash(curl *)
category
flights
summary
Fast REST API cash prices. Market selection for arbitrage.
api_key
Ignav (1,000 free)

Flight Search via Ignav API

Fast REST API flight search at https://ignav.com. Returns structured JSON with prices, itineraries, and booking links. 1,000 free requests, no rate limit.

Setup

Get a free API key at https://ignav.com/signup (1,000 requests, no credit card).

Set IGNAV_API_KEY in your environment or .env file.

Workflow

  1. Parse the user's request (origin, destination, dates, trip type, passengers, cabin)
  2. Look up airport codes if user gave city names
  3. Search flights (one-way or round-trip)
  4. Present results in markdown table
  5. Get booking links if user wants to book

Endpoints

Search Airports
bash
curl -s "https://ignav.com/api/airports?q=Barcelona&limit=5" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: $IGNAV_API_KEY"
One-Way Flights
bash
curl -s -X POST "https://ignav.com/api/fares/one-way" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: $IGNAV_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "origin": "SFO",
    "destination": "JFK",
    "departure_date": "2026-05-15",
    "adults": 1,
    "cabin_class": "economy"
  }'
Round-Trip Flights
bash
curl -s -X POST "https://ignav.com/api/fares/round-trip" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: $IGNAV_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "origin": "SFO",
    "destination": "JFK",
    "departure_date": "2026-05-15",
    "return_date": "2026-05-20",
    "adults": 1,
    "cabin_class": "economy"
  }'
bash
curl -s -X POST "https://ignav.com/api/fares/booking-links" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: $IGNAV_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"ignav_id": "the_itinerary_id", "adults": 1}'

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
adultsintNumber of adults (default: 1)
childrenintNumber of children (default: 0)
cabin_classstringeconomy, premium_economy, business, first
max_stopsint0 (direct only), 1, or 2
max_priceintMaximum price filter
departure_time_rangeobject{"earliest_hour": 8, "latest_hour": 20}
airlines_includearrayOnly these airline codes
airlines_excludearrayExclude these airline codes
marketstringCountry code for pricing (default: "US"). Different markets return different prices.

Response Structure

Each itinerary contains:

  • price: {"amount": 299, "currency": "USD"}
  • outbound: carrier, duration_minutes, segments array
  • inbound: same (null for one-way)
  • cabin_class: the cabin class
  • bags: {"carry_on": 1, "checked": 0}
  • ignav_id: unique ID for booking links

Each segment: marketing_carrier_code, flight_number, departure_airport, departure_time_local, arrival_airport, arrival_time_local, duration_minutes, aircraft.

Output Format

Always use markdown tables.

#AirlineStopsDurationDepartArrivePriceBags
1VuelingNonstop2h 15m8:30 AM10:45 AMEUR 1251 carry-on
2RyanairNonstop2h 20m6:15 AM8:35 AMEUR 891 carry-on

After the table, highlight cheapest, fastest, and best value. Call out tradeoffs. Offer booking links.

Notes

  • Dates are required for all searches
  • Default to round-trip and economy if not specified
  • Use airport search endpoint for city name lookups
  • Market affects prices. Same route can cost significantly less from a different market. Try departure country first, then destination country.
  • Does NOT include Southwest. Use google-flights skill for SW.

© borski, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

Just SKILL.md in plugins/travel-hacking-toolkit/skills/ignav of borski/travel-hacking-toolkit.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit db82131

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Categories

Questions about Ignav

What does Ignav do?

Fast REST API flight search via ignav.com. An agent skill from borski/travel-hacking-toolkit. Ignav is an agent skill from borski/travel-hacking-toolkit.com.

When should I use Ignav?

Ignav fits situations like: tasks that involve REST APIs.

How do I install Ignav in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add borski/travel-hacking-toolkit --skill ignav -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/travel-hacking-toolkit/skills/ignav in borski/travel-hacking-toolkit) into .claude/skills/ignav in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Ignav in Codex?

Run `npx skills add borski/travel-hacking-toolkit --skill ignav -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/travel-hacking-toolkit/skills/ignav in borski/travel-hacking-toolkit) into .agents/skills/ignav in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Ignav in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add borski/travel-hacking-toolkit --skill ignav -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/ignav, .gemini/skills/ignav, .github/skills/ignav and .opencode/skills/ignav in your project.

What does Ignav need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Ignav needs the command-line tools its instructions call (curl) and credentials named IGNAV_API_KEY. Our summary lists: A credential in IGNAV_API_KEY. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Bash(curl *).

Does Ignav access the network?

SKILL.md names 1 domain. In commands or code: ignav.com; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Ignav safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found notes only (mentions a .env file), nothing it rates as a warning. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Ignav use?

Ignav is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Ignav use?

About 989 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Ignav?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Ignav: API Designer (Jeffallan/claude-skills, 12k stars), Paperclip (paperclipai/paperclip, 99k stars), Nodejs Backend Patterns (ever-works/ever-works, 158 stars) and OpenAPI to MCP Server (mcp-use/mcp-use, 11k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Ignav?

borski (a GitHub user) maintains it in borski/travel-hacking-toolkit, which has 688 GitHub stars. The repository holds 46 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 5, 2026.

Source: borski/travel-hacking-toolkit on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.