How to Use the Navitia MCP in Claude

Q: How do I add the Navitia MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the server command under the mcpServers key and restart the application. You can also paste the remote URL directly into the claude.ai browser integrations tab.

Q: Can Claude Desktop map isochrones with Navitia?

Yes, calling getisochrone generates GeoJSON polygon boundaries based on travel time. Claude reads this data to tell you exactly how far a user can travel from a specific point in 30 minutes.

Plan European transit routes and query live disruption data directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Plan multimodal trips in Claude Desktop

`plan_journey` handles the heavy lifting of routing users across European public transit networks. You pass it origin and destination coordinates, and Claude returns complete itineraries — including transfers, walking distances, and wheelchair accessibility. Look, calculating transit connections manually is a nightmare. This tool gives your agent the exact same routing engine used by major transit apps. Finding the right stations to feed into that router requires `search_places` and `get_nearby_stops`. The agent scans an address, resolves it to a specific stop area, and grabs the exact region ID. You don't have to guess if a station name is spelled correctly. The MCP Server handles the geocoding and hands back the precise identifiers needed for accurate routing.

Real-time transit schedule MCP Server

`get_departures` and `get_arrivals` pull live service data for any transit stop in the network. Claude checks the actual operator feeds — not just the theoretical timetable. If a train is running three minutes late, your agent knows about it. This is how you build passenger coordination workflows that actually reflect reality on the ground. When you need the broader picture, `get_stop_schedule` dumps the entire timetable for a specific station. You get weekday, weekend, and holiday service patterns in one shot. Combine this with `get_lines` to map out exactly which commercial modes service that stop.

Track network disruptions and outages

`get_disruptions` exposes active strikes, maintenance, and delays across the transit grid. Claude queries this endpoint to see if a specific metro line or regional rail service is currently blocked. Let's be real — European transit has strikes. Checking this before running a route calculation prevents you from sending users into a closed station. Before you query anything, `get_coverage` and `get_networks` tell you exactly which transit authorities are online. You confirm the data freshness and operator availability for a specific city. If a region is missing real-time data, your agent knows immediately and falls back to base schedules.

Setup guide

Set up Navitia MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Navitia MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Navitia MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under navitia-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Navitia MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file. Add the server command under the mcpServers key and restart the application. You can also paste the remote URL directly into the claude.ai browser integrations tab.

Yes, calling get_isochrone generates GeoJSON polygon boundaries based on travel time. Claude reads this data to tell you exactly how far a user can travel from a specific point in 30 minutes.

The tools pull live data whenever the local transit operator provides it. Your agent checks get_departures to see actual delay indicators rather than just the printed schedule.

You get access to major operators like RATP in Paris, SNCF regional trains, and dozens of local French networks. Run get_networks to see the exact list of authorities covered by the API.

The server processes raw geographic coordinates and transit stop IDs to calculate routes. Vinkius runs this MCP integration inside a V8 Isolate Sandbox, meaning your origin and destination queries are destroyed the millisecond the routing profile returns.

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