How to Use the Transport for London MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Transport for London data work across a team with VS Code Copilot?

The server configuration lives in .vscode/mcp.json, meaning every developer on the team automatically gets access to all these tools. You don't have to onboard them manually.

Q: Can we get road disruption data for Transport for London using VS Code Copilot?

Yes, the getroaddisruptions tool is available. Developers can ask for current disruptions and severity levels right in their code environment to build warning systems.

Q: If I'm building a city guide app across London with Transport for London using VS Code Copilot, how do we track bike availability?

Use getbikepoints. This tool lets the agent check dock and bike counts. You can write code that suggests cycling routes only if there’s enough capacity at the endpoints.

Standardize real-time Transport for London transit data across your entire team with VS Code Copilot.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Transport for London to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Share journey planning logic using `get_journey`

You're setting up a shared function to calculate commute times. By adding this MCP Server config, every developer gets access to the `get_journey` tool. The agent executes it and returns comprehensive routes with estimated durations, keeping your team consistent. This ensures that whether you’re on Monday or Friday, everyone uses the same reliable source for Transport for London travel planning.

Centralize bus status checks via `get_arrivals`

Instead of needing separate API keys, your team uses the built-in tool. You simply ask Copilot to check arrivals at a stop ID, and it runs the query for you. It provides predicted times, destination names, and line numbers in the chat panel. This makes adding live bus data a simple configuration change committed to the repository.

Monitor all lines with `get_line_status`

Need team-wide visibility on transit status? Commit the server, and everyone can use the agent to check multiple lines at once. It tells you if service is 'Good' or if there are major delays. You stop debating which API key to use; the tool is always available in Copilot Chat when needed.

Setup guide

Set up Transport for London MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Transport for London MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Transport for London tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Transport for London transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/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 VS Code Copilot

The server configuration lives in `.vscode/mcp.json`, meaning every developer on the team automatically gets access to all these tools. You don't have to onboard them manually.

Yes, the `get_road_disruptions` tool is available. Developers can ask for current disruptions and severity levels right in their code environment to build warning systems.

Use `get_bike_points`. This tool lets the agent check dock and bike counts. You can write code that suggests cycling routes only if there’s enough capacity at the endpoints.

The server accesses operational metrics like service status and arrival predictions. Since it's managed through a committed configuration, you maintain strict control over how the team uses this information.

It handles real-time operational status updates, including vehicle IDs, predicted times, and service disruption details.

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