How to Use the TripGo MCP in Claude

Plan complex transit routes or check real-time schedules directly within Claude Desktop.

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Multimodal trip planning

Need to get from point A to B using multiple modes of transport? Call `plan_trip`. It combines bus, train, subway, tram, and walking into step-by-step instructions. The response gives you options, total duration, number of transfers, and the exact departure/arrival times for each leg. Use this when you need to plan a trip between two coordinates or specify preferred travel modes like cycling.

Real-time vehicle tracking

Track vehicles on the move using `get_vehicle_positions`. You can filter results by route ID to see exactly where buses and trains are right now. If you just need to know when your next ride is coming, check upcoming arrivals with `get_arrivals` or departures with `get_departures`.

Finding transit stops

`search_stops` handles finding a stop by name or intersection—you don't need exact coordinates for that. If you have a GPS location but aren't sure what's around, `get_nearby_stops` returns IDs, names, and the distance to the nearest transit options. You can then check facilities using `get_stop_details`.

Setup guide

Set up TripGo MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The TripGo MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the TripGo MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under tripgo-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about TripGo MCP in Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop lets you connect to your machine's resources directly. You can read data from local files or interact with developer servers running on localhost, making it perfect for testing tool outputs before deployment.

TripGo primarily handles multimodal transit information. This includes route names, coordinates, arrival/departure times, and step-by-step instructions for trips.

TripGo supports major cities across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. You should always run `get_regions` first to confirm that your specific city is covered before planning any trip.

Yep. Since the tool runs as a subprocess, you can get live API results directly into the chat context without having to open up a separate terminal or coding environment.

TripGo handles core transit data like route coverage information, stop IDs, and scheduled vs. estimated arrival/departure times for buses, trains, and other public transport types.

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