How to Use the WMATA MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I check for delays on the Red Line using WMATA and Windsurf?

You let Windsurf handle it. It runs getrailincidents first to spot any power problems or track maintenance affecting the Red Line. If no incidents are flagged, it uses getstationprediction for up-to-the-minute train arrival times.

Q: Can Windsurf help me find parking near a WMATA station?

Sure. The agent uses getparkinglots to check for available spaces across all stations. It provides system-wide data, letting you pick the best park-and-ride spot before heading into the city.

Q: How does WMATA and Windsurf handle bus service disruption awareness?

It checks getbusincidents for specific details. This includes affected route IDs, detour info, and whether it's an accident or a simple road closure. It gives you the full breakdown instantly.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect WMATA to Windsurf 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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Automated Metrobus Trip Planning

Windsurf uses `get_bus_routes` to list all available WMATA bus routes, identifying the necessary IDs first. It then chains this data with `get_bus_positions` and `get_circuit_predictions`. This flow determines which buses are running, where they are right now, and when the next one is due at a specific stop.

System-wide Incident Management via MCP Server

When service breaks down, Windsurf handles it. It checks for both rail issues with `get_rail_incidents` and bus outages using `get_bus_incidents`. For maximum coverage, the agent also verifies station accessibility by calling `get_elevator_incidents`, giving a full picture of system downtime.

End-to-End Station Navigation

Planning a trip requires more than just knowing the line. Windsurf starts by listing all stations with `get_rail_stations`. It then finds the necessary entrance details using `get_station_entrances` and combines that with real-time arrival predictions from `get_station_prediction`. This sequence maps out the entire journey, street to train.

Setup guide

Set up WMATA MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the WMATA 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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my WMATA payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the WMATA tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about WMATA MCP in Windsurf

You let Windsurf handle it. It runs `get_rail_incidents` first to spot any power problems or track maintenance affecting the Red Line. If no incidents are flagged, it uses `get_station_prediction` for up-to-the-minute train arrival times.

The server tracks elevator/escalator outages by retrieving station codes and names from `get_elevator_incidents`. This gives you the affected location, an outage description, and the estimated repair time.

Sure. The agent uses `get_parking_lots` to check for available spaces across all stations. It provides system-wide data, letting you pick the best park-and-ride spot before heading into the city.

It checks `get_bus_incidents` for specific details. This includes affected route IDs, detour info, and whether it's an accident or a simple road closure. It gives you the full breakdown instantly.

The server handles various public operational data types, including route IDs, station codes, incident descriptions, and geographical coordinates (lat/long).

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