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Connect Nyc Parking Enforcement 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. Get real-time NYC parking data 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

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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.

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

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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.

Complete set · 6 capabilities

The complete NYC Open Data capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NYC Open Data.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through NYC Open Data.

  1. 01

    Count open violations

    Counts unresolved parking tickets within a specific date window. It defaults to the last 90 days to ensure the request stays within manageable bounds.

  2. 02

    List parking meters

    Retrieves a list of NYC parking meters. You can filter the results by street, borough, facility name, or meter number to find status and pay-by-phone details.

  3. 03

    Lookup parking code

    Provides the official definition and fine amounts for a specific 2 or 3 digit violation code.

Capability set02 / 02

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through NYC Open Data.

  1. 04

    Search parking violations issued

    Searches for parking tickets issued during a specific fiscal year. Results include the summons number, plate, violation description, and vehicle info.

  2. 05

    Search open parking violations

    Finds unresolved parking violations using a plate, summons number, county, or date range.

  3. 06

    Top open violation types

    Identifies the most frequent types of open parking violations within a chosen look-back window or county.

One connector, every AI

NYC Open Data 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 NYC Open Data 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.

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 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 NYC Open Data, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

NYC Open Data Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1ttIPe9ogqKV3lTeWAxhSJVpaMpGYzcWBE93DXQn/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 — NYC Open Data capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nyc-parking-enforcement-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1ttIPe9ogqKV3lTeWAxhSJVpaMpGYzcWBE93DXQn/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 NYC Open Data

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work NYC Open Data owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone needing to interact with NYC municipal parking data through a conversational interface.

  • 01

    Drivers

    Checking for outstanding citations or verifying fine amounts for a ticket.

  • 02

    City Operations Researchers

    Analyzing enforcement patterns and common violation types across different boroughs.

  • 03

    Data Analysts

    Comparing violation definitions and fine structures across different jurisdictions.

FAQ

Questions NYC Open Data owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need an API key to use this?

    No. Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages all connections, so you can use it immediately without an API key.

  • 02

    How current is the citation data?

    Open citation data is a point-in-time snapshot. Because tickets are paid or contested constantly, counts change in real time.

  • 03

    Can I check fines for specific areas?

    Yes. The lookup capability provides different fine amounts for Manhattan below 96th Street versus other areas.

  • 04

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

  • 05

    How far back can I search for open violations?

    The capability defaults to a 90-day window for open violations to ensure the data remains manageable and relevant.

  • 06

    Do I need an API key?

    No. NYC Open Data serves all public datasets anonymously over its SODA API (data.cityofnewyork.us). This MCP defines no credentials and needs nothing configured.

  • 07

    What is a citation?

    A parking citation (or ticket) is a written notice of a parking violation issued by the city. The open-citation set is the live, unresolved population. it changes as tickets are paid, reduced or contested, so any count is a snapshot.

  • 08

    Where do the fine amounts come from?

    The violation-code table carries the official definition of each code and the amount in Manhattan below 96th Street versus all other areas. the city's two-tier enforcement pricing.

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