# TomTom Parking Availability MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> TomTom Parking Availability lets your AI agent find parking spots and audit facility metadata in real-time. It connects to TomTom's data to pull coordinates, availability, and location details for logistics planning and urban research.

## Overview
- **Category:** industry-titans
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WMy9K8efyzfAO7UWRcaZ50CODdRkcCvnHpNySLKv/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** parking-availability, urban-mobility, location-services, real-time-data, map-data, infrastructure-auditing

## Description

Imagine you're trying to map out a fleet's parking needs across a whole city. Usually, that means opening dozens of tabs, checking different map providers, and manually copying coordinates into a spreadsheet. It's a mess. With TomTom Parking Availability, you just tell your agent where you need to look. It does the heavy lifting by pulling exact facility names, addresses, and live availability data into your chat. You can move from "where can we park?" to "here are the top ten spots with high capacity" in seconds. Since it's hosted on the Vinkius marketplace, you get this specialized mobility data plugged directly into your existing setup without the headache of building a custom integration. It turns your agent into a mobility consultant that knows the local terrain as well as a local driver.

## Tools

### check_api_status
Verifies the TomTom Parking service is currently online. Use this to ensure your connection is active before starting a large audit.

### get_parking_details
Retrieves full metadata and availability for a specific parking ID. This is how you get the deep-dive info on a single facility.

### search_parking_spots
Finds parking facilities near a specific location. Use this to quickly scan a neighborhood for available spots.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Find parking spots in downtown Austin.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've found several parking facilities in downtown Austin. Here are the top options:

| Facility Name | Address | Availability |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Austin Central Garage** | 101 Main St | High |
| **Southside Parking** | 442 Oak Ave | Moderate |
| **West End Lot** | 1200 Pine St | Low |

Would you like the specific coordinates for any of these?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the status of parking ID 98765?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've retrieved the details for parking ID 98765:

- **Status**: High Occupancy
- **Facility Name**: Metro Plaza Parking
- **Address**: 789 Commerce Way
- **Metadata**: Multi-level, 24/7 access.

I can find nearby alternatives with higher availability if you'd like.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Look for parking near 34.0522, -118.2437.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've identified the nearest parking facilities near those coordinates:

* **Garage A** (0.2 miles away) - 150 spots available
* **Lot B** (0.4 miles away) - 40 spots available
* **Lot C** (0.6 miles away) - Full

Let me know if you want the full addresses for the available spots.
```

## Capabilities

### Search for nearby parking
Find parking spots near any specific address or coordinate.

### Audit facility metadata
Get names, addresses, and specific details for parking lots.

### Check live availability
See how full a specific parking ID is at any moment.

### Pull geographic coordinates
Grab exact lat/long data for urban mapping.

### Monitor API health
Verify that the TomTom service is up and running.

## Use Cases

### Fleet Scaling
A manager asks the agent to find all parking lots in downtown Austin to plan a new delivery hub.

### Urban Planning
A researcher asks for a list of parking POIs near a new subway entrance to study traffic flow.

### Logistics Audit
An ops lead wants to know the availability of a specific garage ID to see if it's viable for overnight storage.

### Real-time Routing
A driver needs to know if a specific garage is full before arriving at the destination.

## Benefits

- Stop manual map searching by using search_parking_spots to find every facility in a radius instantly.
- Get precise location data with get_parking_details to build accurate maps without copy-pasting coordinates.
- Keep your fleet moving by using get_parking_details to check live occupancy levels before sending drivers.
- Audit entire regions quickly by using search_parking_spots to gather names and addresses for thousands of sites.
- Ensure your workflow stays active by using check_api_status to verify the connection is live.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get real-time parking data without the manual research.

1. Subscribe to the TomTom Parking Availability MCP on Vinkius.
2. Add your TomTom API Key to the configuration.
3. Ask your agent to find parking or audit locations in your preferred client.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can TomTom Parking Availability help with fleet management?**
Yes, it helps fleet managers find and audit parking locations across different regions to plan routes and storage effectively.

**How do I find parking spots near a specific address?**
You can ask your agent to search for spots near any location, and it will pull the nearest facilities from TomTom's data automatically.

**Does this Connector provide live parking availability?**
Yes, it retrieves occupancy metadata for specific parking IDs so you can see if a lot is full or has space before sending a driver.

**Can I use this for urban planning research?**
Absolutely. It lets you audit parking POIs and gather location metadata for large-scale mobility studies and infrastructure planning.

**How does this help with logistics planning?**
It automates the search for parking infrastructure, helping you identify viable spots for drivers without manual searching or tab-switching.

**Is this suitable for regional parking audits?**
Yes, it can pull data for thousands of spots near a location to help you understand local distribution and infrastructure gaps.

**How do I find my TomTom API Key?**
Log in to the [**TomTom Developer Portal**](https://developer.tomtom.com/), create an account, and generate a new API Key in your dashboard. Copy and paste it below.

**Does it support real-time availability?**
Yes. The API provides real-time occupancy data for supported parking facilities where sensor metadata is available.

**Can the agent search by city name?**
Yes. Use the `search_parking_spots` tool and provide the city name or a general query. Your agent will return matching facilities in that area instantly.