• LISTS
  • LOCATIONS
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN

How to find bike sharing networks with your AI

Connect CityBikes to your AI client to identify bike-sharing providers in specific cities or regions.

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Short answer

How can I find bike sharing networks with my AI?

Your agent uses the list_networks tool to scan for active bike-sharing providers in your chosen location. It returns a list of available networks so you can see who operates in that area. You'll see the specific providers and their coverage below.

The results you get

What your AI delivers

The AI pulls data from the CityBikes network to answer your location queries.

LISTS

Provider directories

The AI identifies every active bike-sharing company in your target city. You get a clear list of names to choose from.

LOCATIONS

Regional coverage

The agent maps out which specific areas or zones each network covers. This helps you see if they operate where you need them.

DETAILS

Network information

Your AI pulls technical details about how each provider functions. You'll see the specific characteristics of each network.

HUMAN

Your final choice

The AI provides the data, but you decide which service to actually use. You handle the final selection and booking.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as the interface between your chat and the CityBikes data.

  1. Identify the region

    Your agent reads your prompt to find the specific city or area you are asking about.

    list_networks

  2. Query the data

    The AI uses the network tool to pull all available provider data for that location.

    list_networks

  3. Filter providers

    The agent narrows down the results to show only the networks that match your request.

    list_networks

  4. Format the answer

    Your AI presents the list of bike-sharing companies in a clean, readable way.

    list_networks

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get started with the CityBikes MCP.

Starting points

Replace the city names with the locations you want to check.

CityBikes Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ahnDwzgOQd0DDp3OBxaOqZuI0dcWCK1yoPTle11C/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 — CityBikes capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "citybikes-bike-sharing-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ahnDwzgOQd0DDp3OBxaOqZuI0dcWCK1yoPTle11C/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Which bike sharing networks are active in Paris?

  • List all the bike providers available in Berlin.

  • Are there any bike sharing networks in Tokyo?

  • Show me the bike sharing networks operating in New York City.

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Start here

Connect CityBikes once, then ask.

Connect the MCP to your client in one click. Your credentials stay encrypted on our side, and you can start asking questions immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI book a bike for me?

    No. The AI only finds and lists the networks that exist in a city.

  • 02

    Does the AI show real-time bike availability?

    No. This task is limited to identifying the networks via list_networks.

  • 03

    Can I ask about cities not in the database?

    The AI can only find networks for cities included in the CityBikes data.

  • 04

    Can the AI change my subscription settings?

    No. The AI has no access to your personal accounts or payment methods.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete any network data?

    No. The AI only reads the data to provide you with answers.

  • More questions about CityBikes? The Connector page answers them. See everything the CityBikes Connector can do

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