Road511 MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Road511 as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add road511 --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Road511 MCP Server
Connect your Road511 real-time traffic data API to any AI agent and take full control of North American traffic monitoring, incident tracking, infrastructure awareness, and operational analytics through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Road511 as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Road511 data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Traffic Incidents — Track real-time incidents, construction, closures, special events, and weather advisories across all 50 US states and 13 Canadian provinces
- Traffic Cameras — Access live traffic camera feeds for visual traffic monitoring across North America
- Road Conditions — Check current road conditions, surface status, and weather impacts on roadways
- EV Charging — Find electric vehicle charging stations across the US and Canada for trip planning
- Rest Areas — Locate rest areas, weigh stations, and ferry terminals along major corridors
- Weather Stations — Access road-side weather station data for weather-aware routing
- Geospatial Mapping — Get all data in GeoJSON format for direct mapping and GIS integration
- Incident Analytics — Analyze traffic incident trends, resolution times, and operational metrics
- System Health — Monitor API health and data source status across 65 jurisdictions
The Road511 MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Road511 to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Road511 MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Road511
Ask Claude: "Using Road511, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Road511 MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Road511 through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Road511 tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Road511 + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Road511 MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Road511 tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Road511 nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Road511 outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Road511 status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Road511 MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Road511 to Claude Code via MCP:
get_clearance
Returns average resolution times by incident type, severity, jurisdiction, and time period. Essential for operational efficiency analysis, resource planning, performance benchmarking, and understanding how quickly traffic incidents are resolved in different regions. AI agents should use this when users ask "what is the median resolution time for incidents in California", "how long do major incidents take to clear in Texas", or need performance metrics for traffic incident management analysis. Get incident resolution time metrics (P50/P95) for operational analysis
get_events
Returns event type, severity (minor, moderate, major, critical, info), jurisdiction, road affected, start and end times, lifecycle status, geometry (line/point), and detailed descriptions. Supports filtering by jurisdiction (e.g., CA), type (incidents, construction, closures, events, advisories), severity, road name, status, and geographic area (bbox, lat/lon/radius). Essential for real-time traffic awareness, route planning, delivery logistics, and commuter decision-making. AI agents should use this when users ask "what incidents are on I-405", "show construction in California", or need traffic event data for route optimization. Get traffic incidents, construction, closures, and events across US and Canada
get_events_geojson
Each feature contains event properties (type, severity, jurisdiction, road, times, status, descriptions) in the properties object and point/line geometry in the geometry object. Supports all the same filtering parameters as get_events. Essential for mapping applications, spatial analysis, GIS integration, and visualization dashboards. AI agents should use this when users need to plot traffic events on a map, perform spatial queries, or integrate with GeoJSON-based mapping tools. Get traffic events in GeoJSON format for mapping and spatial analysis
get_features
Returns type, jurisdiction, coordinates, status, and feature-specific details. Use when users ask about traffic cameras, EV chargers, rest areas, road conditions, or need infrastructure data for mapping. Get road infrastructure features including cameras, road conditions, weather stations, and more
get_features_geojson
Each feature includes properties (type, jurisdiction, status, camera URL, road condition, weather data, EV charger info) and point geometry. Supports all the same filtering parameters. Essential for mapping applications, GIS workflows, spatial databases, and visualization dashboards. AI agents should reference this when users need to plot infrastructure features on a map, integrate with GeoJSON tools, or perform spatial analysis on road infrastructure. Get road infrastructure features in GeoJSON format for mapping and GIS integration
get_health
Returns API availability, response times, data source connectivity (per jurisdiction), last update timestamps, and system alerts. Essential for monitoring API reliability, verifying data freshness, troubleshooting integration issues, and ensuring production system uptime. AI agents should use this as a diagnostic tool when users report missing data, when debugging integration issues, or as a periodic health check before making complex traffic data queries. Check API health and data source status
get_summary
Returns event counts by type and severity, active camera counts, data source status (healthy, degraded, down), refresh rates, and data freshness indicators. Essential for data quality monitoring, system health checks, understanding data coverage by region, and verifying API reliability before production use. AI agents should use this when users ask "how many active incidents are there nationwide", "is the California data source healthy", or need a system-wide overview of Road511 data quality and coverage. Get summary statistics and data source health across all jurisdictions
get_trends
Returns incident counts over time, severity distributions, trend directions (increasing, decreasing, stable), peak incident times, and comparative analysis between regions. Essential for traffic pattern analysis, operational planning, resource allocation, and understanding temporal traffic safety trends. AI agents should use this when users ask "are incidents increasing in Texas this week", "show me traffic incident trends for the past month", or need analytical data for traffic safety reporting. Get traffic incident trends and time-series analytics
Example Prompts for Road511 in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Road511 immediately.
"Show me all active traffic incidents on I-5 in California."
"Find traffic cameras near downtown Seattle."
"What is the overall traffic health across all states right now?"
Troubleshooting Road511 MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Road511 to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Road511 + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Road511 MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Road511 with your favorite client
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Connect Road511 to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.