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Connect LA Metro to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

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. Get live bus and rail updates through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through LA Metro.

  1. 01

    Get rail arrivals

    Predicts when the next train will arrive at a specific rail station. It gives arrival times in minutes and seconds along with the train's destination.

  2. 02

    Get rail routes

    Lists all Metro Rail lines. It provides metadata including line colors and the number of stations on each route.

  3. 03

    Get bus routes

    Lists all available Metrobus routes. It includes route names, types like local or rapid, and direction information.

  4. 04

    Get bus schedule

    Fetches scheduled timing data for a specific bus route. It includes stop sequences and direction patterns for inbound or outbound trips.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through LA Metro.

  1. 05

    Get bus stops

    Finds bus stops across the system or along a specific route. It provides stop names, coordinates, and any active service messages for that location.

  2. 06

    Get bus vehicles

    Locates specific active Metrobus vehicles. It provides real-time coordinates and indicates if the bus is following its predicted schedule.

  3. 07

    Get rail vehicle positions

    Tracks the real-time GPS locations of Metro Rail trains. It returns line info, coordinates, and heading for every active train on the network.

  4. 08

    Get rail stations

    Provides a list of all Metro Rail stations. It includes station IDs, coordinates, line affiliations, and accessibility details.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through LA Metro.

  1. 09

    Get rail to rail

    Plans journeys between two rail stations. It identifies required transfers, estimated travel times, and step-by-step directions.

  2. 10

    Get service alerts

    Retrieves active service disruptions and alerts. It includes details on affected routes, severity levels, and suggested alternative services.

  3. 11

    Get stop predictions

    Returns real-time arrival predictions for a specific bus stop. It shows exactly how many minutes and seconds remain until the next bus arrives.

  4. 12

    Get bus locations

    Provides real-time GPS positions for the Metrobus fleet. You can query all buses or filter by a specific route ID.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Daily Commuting

Check exactly when your bus is arriving so you can leave your house at the right time.

02

Route Planning

Find the most efficient rail-to-rail path between two distant points in Los Angeles.

03

Disruption Management

Ask your agent if there are delays on your usual line before you head out the door.

04

Fleet Monitoring

Track the real-time location of specific bus routes to see where vehicles are currently positioned.

Automate a task

Put LA Metro to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

LA Metro 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.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

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

You don't need a client to put LA Metro 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.

Observed, not estimated

889ms average. Fast in production.

LA Metro is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1210ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
731ms
Slowest day
1210ms
14-day trend
Slowing+11%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 LA Metro, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

LA Metro Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oTMudc6ICiij72rZonlFdNNwpKpTrAzovQA00bYT/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — LA Metro capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "la-metro-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oTMudc6ICiij72rZonlFdNNwpKpTrAzovQA00bYT/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? Set up LA Metro in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work LA Metro owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone navigating the Los Angeles transit network who wants to use an AI agent to manage their movement.

  • 01

    LA Commuters

    They use the agent to track live bus arrivals and plan rail trips to avoid waiting at stops.

  • 02

    Transit Analysts

    They use the agent to pull real-time vehicle positions and study service reliability patterns.

  • 03

    Tourists

    They use the agent to discover rail stations and plan trips between major LA landmarks.

FAQ

Questions LA Metro owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an API key for this MCP?

    Many endpoints use open data, but you may need to enter an LA Metro API key to access certain specific data points.

  • 02

    Can I track buses in real-time?

    Yes, the MCP provides real-time GPS locations for active Metrobus vehicles and specific arrival predictions for stops.

  • 03

    Which AI clients can I use with this?

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

  • 04

    Does it support rail travel planning?

    Yes, it includes capabilities for rail-to-rail journey planning, station discovery, and real-time train arrival predictions.

  • 05

    How accurate are the arrival predictions?

    The MCP provides predictions in minutes and seconds based on real-time vehicle data.

  • 06

    Can my AI check when the next Metrobus is arriving at a specific stop in LA?

    Yes! First use get_bus_stops with a route_id to find the stop ID for your location. Then use get_stop_predictions with that stop ID to get real-time arrival predictions in minutes and seconds, including route numbers, direction, and whether the bus is departing soon. This gives you live predictions based on actual vehicle GPS positions and schedule adherence.

  • 07

    How do I plan a Metro Rail journey from one station to another?

    Use get_rail_stations first to find the station IDs for your origin and destination. Then use get_rail_to_rail with both station IDs to get the recommended rail route with transfer stations, estimated travel time, number of transfers, and step-by-step directions. You can also use get_rail_arrivals at your origin station to see when the next trains are coming.

  • 08

    Are there any service disruptions affecting Metro Rail or Metrobus right now?

    Use get_service_alerts to check all active service disruptions across the LA Metro system. This returns alerts with affected routes and stations, disruption descriptions, severity levels, cause types (maintenance, incident, weather, special events), start and end times, and alternative service recommendations. Check this before planning any journey to ensure you are aware of delays or service changes.

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