Bring Public Transit
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect SPTrans Olho Vivo to VS Code Copilot and start using 13 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the SPTrans Olho Vivo MCP Server?
Connect to the SPTrans Olho Vivo API to bring real-time urban mobility intelligence to your AI agent. Monitor the entire São Paulo bus fleet and provide precise transit information through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Line & Stop Discovery — Search for bus lines by name or number and find specific stops by address or corridor.
- Real-time GPS Tracking — Fetch the exact coordinates of active buses on any given line or across the entire city fleet.
- Arrival Forecasts — Get accurate predictions for when the next bus will arrive at a specific stop or for all stops along a route.
- Corridor & Company Info — List intelligent bus corridors and operating companies to understand the city's transit infrastructure.
- Garage Status — Monitor vehicles currently in the garage for specific companies and lines.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your SPTrans Olho Vivo API Token
- Start querying São Paulo's transit system from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Commuters & Residents — Get instant updates on bus arrivals and locations without switching between multiple transit apps.
- Urban Planners & Researchers — Analyze real-time fleet distribution and corridor efficiency directly through AI-driven data extraction.
- Developers — Integrate São Paulo's transit data into workflows or tools using simple natural language commands.
Built-in capabilities (13)
Get real-time GPS positions for all active buses
Get arrival forecast for a specific stop and line
Get arrival forecast for all stops on a specific line
Get arrival forecast for all lines arriving at a specific stop
Get real-time GPS positions for buses on a specific line
Get real-time GPS positions for buses currently in the garage
List bus operating companies by area
List all intelligent bus corridors in São Paulo
Search for bus lines by number or name
Search for bus lines filtered by direction
Search for bus stops by name or address
Get all stops in a specific intelligent corridor
Get all stops for a specific bus line
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings SPTrans Olho Vivo data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 13 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
SPTrans Olho Vivo in VS Code Copilot
SPTrans Olho Vivo and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect SPTrans Olho Vivo to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for SPTrans Olho Vivo in VS Code Copilot
The SPTrans Olho Vivo MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 13 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
SPTrans Olho Vivo for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the SPTrans Olho Vivo MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the specific code for a bus line?
Use the search_lines tool with the line number or name (e.g., '8000' or 'Lapa'). The agent will return the line code (cl), which is required for tracking positions or forecasts.
Can I see the arrival times for all buses at a particular stop?
Yes! Use the get_forecast_by_stop tool with the stop code (cp). It will list all upcoming bus arrivals for that location in real-time.
Is it possible to track the live location of buses on a map?
While the MCP returns raw coordinates, you can use get_positions_by_line to get the latitude and longitude of every active bus on a line, which your AI can then describe or plot.
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.
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