Bring Public Transit
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect HERE Mobility to VS Code Copilot and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the HERE Mobility MCP Server?
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the HERE Transit API for comprehensive public transportation planning:
- Discover transit trips between any two locations with bus, train, subway, tram, and ferry
- Find nearby stations by GPS coordinates or name search
- Get detailed route information with step-by-step transit instructions and transfers
- Check departure/arrival schedules for any station in real-time
- Plan multimodal journeys combining transit, walking, cycling, and scooter
- Get station details including accessibility, amenities, and serving lines
- Search trips with specific transport modes for customized travel preferences
How it works
- Get your HERE API key from the HERE Developer Portal (free tier available)
- Ask your AI agent to plan trips, find stations, or check schedules
- Natural language commands replace manual transit app navigation
- Real-time transit data from HERE's global coverage of 70+ countries
Who is this for?
Essential for urban commuters, travelers, tourists, accessibility advocates, transit enthusiasts, and city planners. Let AI agents find optimal public transit routes, compare multimodal options, check real-time departures, and plan complex journeys across transportation networks. Perfect for anyone in cities with public transit who wants to reduce driving costs, minimize carbon footprint, and navigate efficiently without car ownership.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Returns trip details including departure/arrival times, duration, number of transfers, and transport modes. Use origin and destination in lat,lng format. Optionally specify departure or arrival time in ISO 8601 format. Best for planning multimodal journeys. Discover public transit trips between origin and destination using HERE Transit API
More precise than get_stations with customizable radius. Returns station IDs, names, distances, coordinates, and available lines. Use this for comprehensive station discovery in an area. Find all transit stations within a specific radius of coordinates
Requires the trip ID from a discover_trips result plus original origin/destination and departure time. Use this to review full route before traveling. Get detailed route information for a specific transit trip
Useful for checking when the next bus, train, or subway arrives. Requires station ID from get_stations result. Optionally filter by direction (e.g., "northbound", "downtown"). Get departure/arrival schedule for a specific transit station
Requires station ID from station search results. Use this to review station facilities before planning trips. Get detailed information about a specific transit station
Returns station IDs, names, coordinates, and available transport lines. Use this to find stations before planning trips. Find transit stations near a GPS coordinate
g., "Central Station", "Times Square"). Returns matching stations with IDs, names, coordinates, and available transport lines. Use this when you know the station name but not exact coordinates. Find transit stations by name
Modes can include: transit (bus/train/subway/tram/ferry), walk, bicycle, scooter, taxi. Returns multimodal route options with time breakdown per mode. Use this when user wants to combine walking or cycling with public transit for optimal journey. Search trips combining multiple transport modes (transit, walk, bike, scooter)
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings HERE Mobility data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
HERE Mobility in VS Code Copilot
Why run HERE Mobility with Vinkius?
The HERE Mobility connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect HERE Mobility using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
HERE Mobility and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect HERE Mobility to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
HERE Mobility for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and HERE Mobility is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities and countries does HERE Transit cover?
HERE Transit provides coverage in 70+ countries worldwide, including major cities in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. Coverage includes bus, train, subway, tram, and ferry networks. Check coverage at developer.here.com for your specific city.
Is real-time transit data available through this MCP?
Yes! The schedule endpoint returns real-time departure and arrival estimates where available. Many transit agencies provide real-time GTFS-RT feeds that HERE integrates. Actual vs scheduled times are returned so you can see delays. Coverage varies by transit agency.
Can I plan wheelchair-accessible transit routes?
Yes! Use the get_station_details tool to check wheelchair accessibility for each station. Station details include elevator availability, step-free access, and accessibility amenities. Combine this with trip planning to ensure all transfer points are accessible for mobility-impaired travelers.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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