How to Use the LA Metro MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I connect the LA Metro MCP server to Windsurf?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file. Add the server details under the mcpServers array, then click Refresh in the MCP panel. Cascade auto-discovers the transit tools immediately.

Q: Can Windsurf track LA Metro buses in real time?

Yes. Cascade calls getbusvehicles to grab live GPS coordinates and heading directions. It handles the API polling logic so you don't have to write it yourself.

Q: Does Windsurf know about LA Metro service disruptions?

Yes. Cascade can query getservicealerts while building your app. If a station is closed for maintenance, your agent will see the alert and code the error handling for you.

Give Windsurf real-time access to LA Metro transit data so Cascade can build and test route-tracking apps without asking for permission.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect LA Metro MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect LA Metro to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup LA Metro with Windsurf

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Real-time bus and rail tracking

The LA Metro MCP Server feeds live transit coordinates straight into Windsurf. You tell Cascade to build a live map of the 720 Rapid line, and it hits `get_bus_locations` and `get_bus_vehicles` to plot actual GPS data. Cascade also pulls `get_rail_vehicle_positions` to add train data on the same map. You get a working prototype tracking Red Line trains and local buses before you even finish your coffee.

Schedule versus reality analysis (Windsurf MCP Server)

Transit apps die when they trust scheduled times over reality. Cascade prevents this by pulling `get_bus_schedule` and comparing it against `get_stop_predictions` to calculate actual delays. If a bus is running late, Windsurf writes the back-off logic automatically. LA traffic ignores timetables anyway. Your agent wires up `get_service_alerts` to display active detours right in your UI components.

Full-trip rail routing

Building a routing engine from scratch is a massive headache. You can just ask Windsurf to map a commute from North Hollywood to Santa Monica, and it queries `get_rail_to_rail` for the exact station sequence. Cascade then maps the transfer points using `get_rail_stations` and pulls the next train times via `get_rail_arrivals`. It writes the entire data fetching layer and renders the results in your terminal while you watch.

Setup guide

Set up LA Metro MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the LA Metro 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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my LA Metro payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the LA Metro tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "la-metro-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by LA Metro. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect LA Metro now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about LA Metro MCP in Windsurf

Open your ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json file. Add the server details under the mcpServers array, then click Refresh in the MCP panel. Cascade auto-discovers the transit tools immediately.

Yes. Cascade calls `get_bus_vehicles` to grab live GPS coordinates and heading directions. It handles the API polling logic so you don't have to write it yourself.

Yes. Cascade can query `get_service_alerts` while building your app. If a station is closed for maintenance, your agent will see the alert and code the error handling for you.

You probably asked for timetable data instead of live telemetry. Tell your agent to use `get_stop_predictions` for actual wait times instead of `get_bus_schedule`.

The server only processes public transit data like station IDs, vehicle coordinates, and route numbers. Vinkius runs this inside a V8 Isolate Sandbox, meaning the request executes ephemerally and vanishes. Your local location data never touches the server.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript