How to Use the TomTom MCP in Claude Code

Q: What if I need to find a specific type of business using TomTom in Claude Code?

You can use searchpoibycategory. Your script provides the category name and center coordinates, and the tool returns a list of POIs. This output is then piped into subsequent commands for further processing.

Q: Can TomTom help Claude Code convert addresses into coordinates?

Yes. fuzzygeocoding converts physical address strings to coordinates, which is critical when running scripts that receive unstructured text input from a CI/CD pipeline.

Q: Does TomTom support complex routing for Claude Code?

It does. The calculateroute tool outputs the polyline and summary data you need, allowing your script to run end-to-end travel validation as part of a build test.

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Geocoding for Automated Scripts

When a cron job needs to run location checks, use `structured_geocoding`. This tool processes explicit address components like country codes and postal codes. It's ideal for batch jobs that need reliable data input. Alternatively, if the source data is messy, `fuzzy_geocoding` converts an entire physical address string into coordinates for your headless script to process.

Real-Time Traffic Monitoring

For continuous monitoring scripts, use `get_traffic_flow_segment`. You only need to provide center coordinates; the tool returns the live speed and quality score for that road segment. This is perfect for checking traffic health in a loop. Furthermore, running `get_traffic_incidents` with min/max lat/lon bounds lets your script check an entire region for unexpected closures or accidents before starting a route calculation.

Automated Path Calculation

The core routing logic lives in the `calculate_route` tool. Your shell script runs this to get both the polyline geometry and a travel time summary between two fixed points. This is essential for automated journey planning. If you're checking connectivity over distance, use `calculate_reachable_range`. It takes center coordinates and a time budget in seconds, mapping out exactly what area your agent can cover automatically.

Setup guide

Set up TomTom 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 tomtom-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

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claude mcp add --transport http tomtom-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 TomTom 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": {
    "tomtom-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TomTom MCP in Claude Code

The TomTom MCP Server allows Claude Code to execute geo-functions headless. You write a script that calls these tools to check routes, monitor traffic, and process coordinates without needing a GUI.

You can use `search_poi_by_category`. Your script provides the category name and center coordinates, and the tool returns a list of POIs. This output is then piped into subsequent commands for further processing.

Yes. `fuzzy_geocoding` converts physical address strings to coordinates, which is critical when running scripts that receive unstructured text input from a CI/CD pipeline.

It does. The `calculate_route` tool outputs the polyline and summary data you need, allowing your script to run end-to-end travel validation as part of a build test.

This server touches coordinate pairs (lat/lon) and address strings. Since it runs in a CLI environment, the input is restricted to these geographic parameters, keeping processes clean.

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