Do I need an API key to use this MCP?

No. This MCP uses public open-data from the City of Amsterdam, so no credentials or API keys are required.

Which AI clients can use this?

You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Is the data real-time?

The data is pulled directly from Amsterdam's official open-data platform, reflecting their current public records.

Can I find specific restaurant permit statuses?

Yes. The find_horeca_licenses capability provides permit status, category, and address for food and beverage businesses.

How do I find sports fields?

You can use the list_sport_fields capability to search for facilities by sport type or park name.

Do I need an API key?

No. The evenementen, horeca and sport services of the city's DSO open-data platform are public (OPENBAAR) and work without credentials.

What does the horeca data include?

Horeca records are operating permits (exploitatievergunning) for food & beverage businesses: permit name, category (cafe, restaurant, terraces, etc.), address, permit number, status and issuance details. They are not opening-hours or menu data.

How current are the events?

Events are those formally registered with the city (permits, registrations). Filter by start/end date to get what is around your window; the data is not a real-time ticketing feed.

Can I filter sports fields by sport type?

Yes. list_sport_fields supports the sport function filter (e.g. voetbal for football, hockey) plus park and surface filters. The sport type field is a multi-valued array, so it is matched as a filter rather than a query.

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Connect Amsterdam Events Venues Sport to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull real-time city data into your AI agent.

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Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete City of Amsterdam capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with City of Amsterdam.

Capability set01 / 01

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through City of Amsterdam.

01
Search events
This capability searches for registered public events and installations in Amsterdam. You can filter results by event title or specific start and end dates.
02
Find horeca licenses
This capability finds licensed food and beverage establishments throughout the city. You can search by business name, address, or postal code to check permit status and categories.
03
List sport fields
This capability lists outdoor sports facilities and fields. You can filter by sport type, such as football or hockey, or search by specific park names.
04
Search sport providers
This capability searches for sports organizations and providers in Amsterdam. You can find them using their name, town, or postal code.

One connector, every AI

City of Amsterdam works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put City of Amsterdam to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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1276ms average. Fast in production.

City of Amsterdam is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1482ms

Sep 25Today

Fastest day: 1197ms
Slowest day: 1482ms
14-day trend: Improving-19%

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One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of City of Amsterdam, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with City of Amsterdam. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

City of Amsterdam Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jaRcKgUs1EnkrrwRqucIAb97VkP3chQtFLGvsRjg/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — City of Amsterdam capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "amsterdam-events-venues-sport-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jaRcKgUs1EnkrrwRqucIAb97VkP3chQtFLGvsRjg/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? How to give Claude access to City of Amsterdam

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Who it's for

Built for the work City of Amsterdam owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to ground their AI agents in real Amsterdam municipal data.

01
City Planners
They use the data to analyze event density and facility availability.
02
Business Analysts
They pull horeca permit data for market research and local intelligence.
03
Logistics Agents
They use sports and event data to plan routes or schedules around city activity.

FAQ

Questions City of Amsterdam owners ask.

01
Do I need an API key to use this MCP?
No. This MCP uses public open-data from the City of Amsterdam, so no credentials or API keys are required.
02
Which AI clients can use this?
You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Is the data real-time?
The data is pulled directly from Amsterdam's official open-data platform, reflecting their current public records.
04
Can I find specific restaurant permit statuses?
Yes. The find_horeca_licenses capability provides permit status, category, and address for food and beverage businesses.
05
How do I find sports fields?
You can use the list_sport_fields capability to search for facilities by sport type or park name.
06
Do I need an API key?
No. The evenementen, horeca and sport services of the city's DSO open-data platform are public (OPENBAAR) and work without credentials.
07
What does the horeca data include?
Horeca records are operating permits (exploitatievergunning) for food & beverage businesses: permit name, category (cafe, restaurant, terraces, etc.), address, permit number, status and issuance details. They are not opening-hours or menu data.
08
How current are the events?
Events are those formally registered with the city (permits, registrations). Filter by start/end date to get what is around your window; the data is not a real-time ticketing feed.
09
Can I filter sports fields by sport type?
Yes. list_sport_fields supports the sport function filter (e.g. voetbal for football, hockey) plus park and surface filters. The sport type field is a multi-valued array, so it is matched as a filter rather than a query.

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