Lyft Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Book rides and track transportation costs with a voice-like interface.
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Why people use Lyft
Lyft for Automated Ride-Sharing Logistics
With this Connector, you just tell your agent to book the team's rides. It pulls the locations, checks the types, and confirms the trip. You get a confirmed ride in seconds without any manual clicking.
What Vinkius changes
It turns Lyft into a voice or text-controlled transportation service.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Booking for a team
A travel coordinator asks the agent to find a Lyft XL from the office to the airport and book it for the group.
- Real-world use case 02
Expense tracking
A business traveler asks for a summary of all rides from last week to put into an expense report for the company.
- Real-world use case 03
Price comparison
A commuter asks the agent to compare the cost of a standard Lyft vs a Lux for a specific route to see the savings.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete Lyft capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Lyft.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Lyft.
- 01 Capability
Cancel ride
End a ride request that you no longer need. This lets you update your plans quickly if your schedule changes.
- 02 Capability
Get cost estimate
Compare the price of a trip between two locations in your local currency. This helps you find the most affordable ride option available.
- 03 Capability
Get eta estimate
See how many minutes it takes for different services to reach you. This helps you choose the fastest pickup option for your trip.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Lyft.
- 04 Capability
Get locations
Pull your saved addresses like Home or Work without typing them out. This makes booking a ride from a frequent spot much faster.
- 05 Capability
Get ride details
Check the current status, driver info, and vehicle details of an active trip. Use this to see where your ride is in real time.
- 06 Capability
Get ride history
Pull a list of past rides, dates, and costs for your records. This is great for reviewing previous trips or calculating travel expenses.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through Lyft.
- 07 Capability
Get ride types
See which vehicle options like Lyft, XL, or Lux are available at your spot. This lets you know what cars are nearby before you book.
- 08 Capability
Request ride
Book a new ride using specific coordinates and your preferred vehicle type. This allows you to secure a ride with just a single command.
- 09 Capability
Set location
Save or update your favorite pickup and dropoff spots in your account. Use this to keep your common destinations handy for quick booking.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Lyft to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Lyft from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sMEmYUrcZRRMCtwgrR2VuDiQoJ4YsHgRHDuiZdn5/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Lyft, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Lyft for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sMEmYUrcZRRMCtwgrR2VuDiQoJ4YsHgRHDuiZdn5/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Lyft URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Lyft in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"lyft": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sMEmYUrcZRRMCtwgrR2VuDiQoJ4YsHgRHDuiZdn5/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Lyft
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Lyft, help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"lyft": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sMEmYUrcZRRMCtwgrR2VuDiQoJ4YsHgRHDuiZdn5/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Lyft
Ask Copilot: "Using Lyft, help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"lyft": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sMEmYUrcZRRMCtwgrR2VuDiQoJ4YsHgRHDuiZdn5/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Lyft
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Lyft, help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"lyft": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sMEmYUrcZRRMCtwgrR2VuDiQoJ4YsHgRHDuiZdn5/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Lyft
Ask Cline: "Using Lyft, help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add lyft --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sMEmYUrcZRRMCtwgrR2VuDiQoJ4YsHgRHDuiZdn5/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Lyft
Ask Claude: "Using Lyft, show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Lyft can move forward.
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Before you connect
Questions about Lyft.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Lyft MCP book rides for me?
Yes, it allows your AI agent to request and book rides directly using your saved locations and preferred vehicle types.
How does the Lyft MCP help with business expenses?
It pulls your complete ride history, including dates, routes, and costs, making it easy to compile expense reports without manual entry.
Can I use the Lyft MCP to see my saved locations?
Yes, your agent can pull your saved favorite spots like Home and Work to make booking much faster.
Does the Lyft MCP show real-time driver info?
It can pull the current status of your active ride, including the driver's name and vehicle details.
Can I cancel a ride using the Lyft MCP?
You can use your agent to cancel a ride request immediately if your plans change.
How do I compare ride prices with the Lyft MCP?
Your agent can pull cost estimates for different ride types so you can see the cheapest options before you book.
Can I actually book rides through this Connector?
Yes! Unlike some ride-sharing Connectors that only provide estimates, this server can create actual ride requests via the Lyft API. You can book rides, check status, track driver details, and even cancel. all through AI agent commands. A valid Lyft account with payment method on file is required.
What Lyft API permissions do I need?
You need Client ID and Client Secret from the Lyft Developer Portal with 'Public' or 'Full' access scopes. The client credentials flow (2-legged OAuth) provides access to ride types, cost estimates, ETA estimates, ride requests, and history. For user-specific data, additional scope approval may be needed.
Does this work in all cities where Lyft operates?
Yes, this Connector works in all cities served by Lyft, primarily across the United States and select Canadian cities. Ride availability depends on your local Lyft service area. The API will return accurate ride types, pricing, and ETAs for any location where Lyft operates.
Can I actually book rides through this MCP server?
Yes! Unlike some ride-sharing MCPs that only provide estimates, this server can create actual ride requests via the Lyft API. You can book rides, check status, track driver details, and even cancel. all through AI agent commands. A valid Lyft account with payment method on file is required.
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