How to Use the BlaBlaCar MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the BlaBlaCar MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http blablacar -- in your terminal. This registers the server inside your /.claude.json configuration file.

Q: Can I pipe BlaBlaCar search results from Claude Code into other CLI tools?

Yes. You can ask Claude Code to output the results of searchtripsbycity as JSON, then pipe that data directly into jq or custom shell scripts.

Q: How does Claude Code handle flexible travel dates on BlaBlaCar?

It calls searchflexibledates to pull a larger dataset spanning multiple days. The CLI agent then formats this into a clean markdown table in your terminal.

Q: Can I verify driver profiles from the terminal?

Yes. Claude Code uses getdriverprofile with the driver's ID to fetch ratings and passenger reviews, displaying them directly in your shell.

Query BlaBlaCar carpools, verify driver ratings, and pipe transit data directly from your terminal with Claude Code.

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Terminal-Based City-to-City Queries (Claude Code)

`search_trips_by_city` pulls active carpool listings using simple city names directly from your command line interface. This MCP Server lets Claude Code run queries to quickly display departure times, pricing, and available seats without opening a browser. For broader schedules, the terminal agent uses `search_flexible_dates` to output up to 50 alternative rides. You can easily pipe this raw stdout into local grep or jq filters for rapid command-line analysis.

Precise Geolocation and Radius Searches

`search_trips` requires exact GPS coordinates to locate carpools passing through specific highway junctions or suburbs. Claude Code formats these coordinate pairs to find highly specific pickup points. The MCP integration pairs this with `search_trips_with_radius` to expand the search area when immediate options are limited. This gives you command-line access to rides that start just outside major city limits.

Driver Profiling and Bus Alternatives

`get_driver_profile` retrieves passenger feedback and credibility scores for any driver ID found in your search results. Claude Code displays these metrics instantly in your terminal so you can vet drivers before booking. If carpools are unavailable, the agent calls `search_bus_trips` to check commercial bus routes. It compares prices and arrival times on the fly, outputting a clean terminal table of your best transit options.

Setup guide

Set up BlaBlaCar MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see blablacar-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest BlaBlaCar transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available BlaBlaCar tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http blablacar-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the BlaBlaCar MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "blablacar-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about BlaBlaCar MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http blablacar -- ` in your terminal. This registers the server inside your `~/.claude.json` configuration file.

Yes. You can ask Claude Code to output the results of `search_trips_by_city` as JSON, then pipe that data directly into jq or custom shell scripts.

It calls `search_flexible_dates` to pull a larger dataset spanning multiple days. The CLI agent then formats this into a clean markdown table in your terminal.

Yes. Claude Code uses `get_driver_profile` with the driver's ID to fetch ratings and passenger reviews, displaying them directly in your shell.

Your search queries, city names, and coordinates are processed ephemerally. Vinkius runs the MCP Server in a zero-trust environment, ensuring no search history is retained.

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