How to Use the Transport for London MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I integrate Transport for London status into my project with Cursor?

You configure the server in your .cursor/mcp.json. Then, when you're coding, simply ask the agent to run a tool like getlinestatus within your context. The live data shows up right where you need it.

Q: Can I check road disruptions for Transport for London while writing code in Cursor?

Yep. You can use getroaddisruptions. By invoking this tool, the agent retrieves current severity and location details for road closures, letting you hardcode or test against real-world disruption data.

Q: If I'm building a travel app across London with Transport for London using Cursor, how do I handle bike points?

The getbikepoints tool lets your agent check the availability of bikes and docks. You can incorporate this live data into your application logic to suggest cycling routes.

Q: What happens if a line is suspended when using Transport for London with Cursor?

The getlinestatus tool captures the exact status, including Suspended or Partially Suspended. Your code can read this specific state to prevent users from attempting impossible journeys.

Inject real-time Transport for London transit data directly into your code with Cursor.

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Write functional routing using `get_journey`

You're writing a script that needs to calculate travel time between two arbitrary points. Instead of stubbing the result, you let the agent run `get_journey`. The AI returns real options—duration, changes, and cost—and injects them directly into your code block. This means your application uses live data from Transport for London without you ever leaving Cursor.

Build status checks with `get_line_status`

Need to test a function that validates if a tube line is running? Call the agent and let it use `get_line_status`. It fetches the current service state (Good, Minor Delays, etc.) for specific lines. You can then write conditional logic based on these live API responses. This keeps your testing realistic; you're validating against what’s actually happening in London.

Calculate immediate bus arrivals with `get_arrivals`

Imagine writing a utility that shows the next few buses at a stop. You use `search_stop` to get the ID, then call `get_arrivals`. The live predicted times and line numbers populate your code variable instantly. It lets you build accurate real-time dashboards using actual Transport for London data.

Setup guide

Set up Transport for London MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Transport for London MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Transport for London transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Transport for London tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Transport for London MCP in Cursor

You configure the server in your `.cursor/mcp.json`. Then, when you're coding, simply ask the agent to run a tool like `get_line_status` within your context. The live data shows up right where you need it.

Yep. You can use `get_road_disruptions`. By invoking this tool, the agent retrieves current severity and location details for road closures, letting you hardcode or test against real-world disruption data.

The `get_bike_points` tool lets your agent check the availability of bikes and docks. You can incorporate this live data into your application logic to suggest cycling routes.

The `get_line_status` tool captures the exact status, including Suspended or Partially Suspended. Your code can read this specific state to prevent users from attempting impossible journeys.

This server handles highly variable operational data, including predicted arrival times and live service status reports.

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