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Connect MTA 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 subway, bus, and rail updates through any AI client.

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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.

Kill Switch02

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 MTA.

  1. 01

    Get bus routes

    This capability lists all MTA bus routes across the five boroughs. Use it to find route IDs for specific service areas like Manhattan or Brooklyn.

  2. 02

    Get bus stops

    This capability retrieves all stops for a specific bus route. It provides stop names, IDs, and geographic coordinates.

  3. 03

    Get lirr feed

    This capability provides real-time LIRR data. It tracks train positions, delays, and arrivals for all branches including Babylon and Port Jefferson.

  4. 04

    Get stations

    This capability lists all 472 NYC Subway stations. It includes borough info, station coordinates, and entrance locations.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through MTA.

  1. 05

    Get subway feed

    This capability pulls live subway data for specific line groups. It tracks train positions, delays, and real-time arrivals for the entire subway system.

  2. 06

    Get system time

    This capability returns the official MTA system timestamp. Use it to sync your agent's clock with the transit network.

  3. 07

    Get bus estimated arrival

    This capability provides arrival predictions for buses at a specific stop. You can filter results by a specific route.

  4. 08

    Get bus predictions

    This capability gets next bus arrival times for a given stop ID. It includes destination info and whether the bus is on schedule.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through MTA.

  1. 09

    Get bus vehicle at stop

    This capability tracks buses currently approaching or at a specific stop. It provides vehicle IDs and distance from the stop.

  2. 10

    Get bus vehicles

    This capability tracks the real-time GPS positions of all active MTA buses. It provides speed, heading, and route info for the entire fleet.

  3. 11

    Get metro north feed

    This capability provides real-time Metro-North Railroad data. It tracks train positions and service updates for all northern NYC commuter lines.

  4. 12

    Get service alerts

    This capability retrieves active service disruptions. It lists alerts for the subway, buses, LIRR, and Metro-North.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Daily Commute Planning

Check if your usual subway line is delayed before you leave your house.

02

Real-time Bus Tracking

Find out exactly how many minutes remain until your bus arrives at a specific stop.

03

Suburban Rail Monitoring

Track LIRR or Metro-North train positions when traveling into Manhattan.

04

Route Discovery

Ask your agent which bus routes serve a specific street or neighborhood.

Automate a task

Put MTA 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

MTA 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 MTA 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

958ms average. Fast in production.

MTA is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1176ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
801ms
Slowest day
1176ms
14-day trend
Slowing+17%

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 MTA, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

MTA Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W0KyBAp5uG8oiefho9mLKiE9JK8rTKLOIBzxbb24/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 — MTA capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mta-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W0KyBAp5uG8oiefho9mLKiE9JK8rTKLOIBzxbb24/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 MTA in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work MTA owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone navigating the NYC transit network who wants faster, conversational access to live data.

  • 01

    NYC Commuters

    Use the AI to check subway arrivals and LIRR delays during your daily travel.

  • 02

    Tourists

    Ask your agent to find the nearest subway stations and track bus routes while exploring.

  • 03

    Transit Analysts

    Query real-time vehicle positions and service patterns for research.

FAQ

Questions MTA owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an MTA API key?

    Yes, you will need to provide your own MTA API key, which you can get for free from the MTA Developer Portal.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Does this include commuter rail like LIRR?

    Yes, the MCP provides real-time tracking and arrival data for LIRR and Metro-North.

  • 04

    Can I track buses in real-time?

    Yes, you can track the GPS positions of active MTA buses and get arrival predictions for specific stops.

  • 05

    How often is the transit data updated?

    The MCP uses live GTFS-RT feeds, providing real-time updates on vehicle positions and service alerts.

  • 06

    Can my AI check when the next subway train is arriving at my station?

    Yes! Use the get_subway_feed capability with the appropriate feed ID for your line. Feed IDs are grouped: "1" covers lines 1,2,3,4,5,6,S; "2" covers A,C,E; "3" covers B,D,F,M; "4" is G; "5" is J,Z; "6" covers N,Q,R,W; "7" is L; "11" is Staten Island Railway. This returns real-time GTFS-RT data with train positions, trip updates, scheduled vs. real-time arrivals, and delay information. For station-level predictions, combine with get_stations to find your station code first.

  • 07

    How do I check when the next MTA bus is arriving at a specific stop?

    First use get_bus_stops with a route ID to find the stop ID (MonitoringRef) for your location. Then use get_bus_predictions with that stop ID to get real-time estimated arrival times, route information, destinations, and delay indicators. For more targeted predictions, use get_bus_estimated_arrival which allows filtering by both stop ID and route ID. Stop IDs are numeric identifiers assigned by MTA to each physical bus stop across NYC.

  • 08

    Are there any service disruptions affecting my subway line or bus route right now?

    Use get_service_alerts to check all active service disruptions across the MTA system. This returns alerts with affected lines and stations, disruption descriptions, severity levels, cause types (maintenance, incident, weather, special events, construction), start and end timestamps, and alternative service recommendations. Covers NYC Subway, buses, LIRR, and Metro-North. Always check this before planning any journey to ensure you are aware of delays, planned work, or service changes.

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