How to Use the TripGo MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I manage trip planning scripts with TripGo and Claude Code?

You execute the plantrip function via a single command, passing coordinates as arguments. The output is pure text/JSON, ready to pipe into subsequent shell commands or logging tools.

Q: What do I use for initial system checks with TripGo and Claude Code?

Run getregions first. This confirms the operational scope of TripGo across North America, Europe, etc., ensuring your script doesn't fail due to unsupported geography.

Q: Can I find stop data for logging purposes with TripGo and Claude Code?

Use searchstops when you know a name or intersection. The function returns matching stops, IDs, coordinates, and relevance scores—all the raw data needed for record keeping.

Q: Does TripGo track vehicles in real time using Claude Code?

Yes. getvehiclepositions delivers live tracking data on transit vehicles. This is vital for background monitoring scripts that need up-to-the-second location updates.

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Automated trip itinerary generation via MCP Server.

Use `plan_trip` to calculate multi-modal travel plans from a headless script. It takes two coordinates and returns multiple structured options, including transfer counts and timings. This is perfect for background services that need to generate baseline commute data without needing a graphical interface.

Validating service coverage using TripGo MCP Server.

Before running any job, you must verify the area. Start by listing all supported regions using `get_regions` and check if your target city is included. Next, confirm route viability with `get_route_info`, supplying a specific route ID to validate its coverage scope for your script.

Bulk querying transit stop data.

Need thousands of coordinates? Use `search_stops` or `get_nearby_stops`. These functions let you query stops by name, address, or location to gather lists of IDs and coordinates. The collected list can then be fed into another process that calls `get_stop_details` for comprehensive data logging.

Setup guide

Set up TripGo 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 tripgo-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

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

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Common questions about TripGo MCP in Claude Code

You execute the `plan_trip` function via a single command, passing coordinates as arguments. The output is pure text/JSON, ready to pipe into subsequent shell commands or logging tools.

Run `get_regions` first. This confirms the operational scope of TripGo across North America, Europe, etc., ensuring your script doesn't fail due to unsupported geography.

Use `search_stops` when you know a name or intersection. The function returns matching stops, IDs, coordinates, and relevance scores—all the raw data needed for record keeping.

Yes. `get_vehicle_positions` delivers live tracking data on transit vehicles. This is vital for background monitoring scripts that need up-to-the-second location updates.

The server touches structured facility details, specifically IDs, names, and coordinates from `get_stop_details`. This makes it perfect for scripting database seeding or validation tasks.

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