• LIVE DATA
  • EV READY
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN

How to find parking and EV charging with your AI

Connect Parkopedia to your agent to turn any chat window into a real-time urban navigation tool. Once connected, your AI handles the search for spots and plugs.

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Short answer

How do I find parking and EV charging with my AI?

Tell your agent where you are going and what you need. It will pull live parking availability and locate compatible EV charging stations nearby. You'll get specific details on charger types and current occupancy.

The outcomes

What your agent delivers

The AI handles the data search so you can focus on the drive.

LIVE DATA

Real-time spot availability

The agent checks current occupancy levels for parking lots and garages. You'll know if a lot is full before you arrive.

EV READY

Compatible charging stations

Your AI finds EV chargers that match your vehicle's requirements. It filters for the specific plugs and speeds you need.

DETAILS

Specific charger info

Get the exact technical specs for any station. The agent pulls details on connector types and availability.

HUMAN

Manual navigation

The AI finds the data, but you still handle the actual driving and physical parking. It provides the destination, not the steering.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent translates your natural language into specific data requests.

  1. Locate parking

    The agent identifies available parking areas in your target city or near a specific address.

    search_parking

  2. Find chargers

    It scans for EV charging stations that fit your specific vehicle needs.

    search_ev_charging

  3. Check occupancy

    The agent looks up how many spots are actually free in a specific garage or lot.

    get_occupancy

  4. Verify equipment

    It pulls the technical details for a specific charger to ensure it works for your car.

    get_ev_charger_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Parkopedia tools.

Starting points

Swap out the cities and vehicle types for your actual trip details.

Parkopedia Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xz2szyFrRg5sUTAtEblHuJcd4E4INDWqEFudr3uh/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 — Parkopedia capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "parkopedia-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xz2szyFrRg5sUTAtEblHuJcd4E4INDWqEFudr3uh/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find me parking near the Empire State Building.

  • Where can I find an EV charger for a Tesla in downtown Chicago?

  • Is there any parking available in Soho right now?

  • Find a fast charger near my current location and tell me the connector type.

  • Claude
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  • Claude Code
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Start here

Connect Parkopedia once, then ask.

One click connects the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end.

Connect Parkopedia to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI reserve a parking spot for me?

    No. The AI can only find available spots and check occupancy.

  • 02

    Can it pay for my parking or charging?

    No. The AI provides the location and details, but you must handle all payments through your own apps or at the station.

  • 03

    Does it work for any city?

    Yes, as long as the location is covered by the Parkopedia database.

  • 04

    How accurate is the occupancy data?

    The AI provides real-time occupancy data as reported by the Parkopedia service.

  • 05

    Can it tell me if a charger is broken?

    No. The AI provides technical specs and availability, but it does not have a tool to check real-time hardware malfunctions.

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

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