MTA Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Track NYC subway and bus arrivals in real time.
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Why people use MTA
Stop juggling three apps for NYC transit info with the MTA
This Connector puts all that data into a single conversation. Your AI client pulls the live feeds for you, giving you a clear picture of what's happening across the whole system. You get one source of truth for your entire commute.
What Vinkius changes
You get a real-time NYC transit dashboard inside your favorite AI chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
The Rush Hour Planner
A commuter asks 'Is the LIRR running okay?
- Real-world use case 02
The Lost Tourist
Someone asks 'How do I get to Times Square by bus?
- Real-world use case 03
The Data Researcher
An analyst asks for a list of all stations in Brooklyn to study neighborhood connectivity.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete MTA capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with MTA.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through MTA.
- 01 Capability
Get service alerts
Get current service alerts and disruptions across the MTA system. It lets you see active incidents and recommended alternative routes.
- 02 Capability
Get bus estimated arrival
Get estimated arrival times for buses at a stop, optionally filtered by route. This helps you see exactly when your bus will arrive.
- 03 Capability
Get bus predictions
Get next bus arrival predictions for a specific bus stop. Use this to see if a bus is running on schedule or experiencing delays.
- 04 Capability
Get bus routes
List all NYC bus routes including service areas and operator types. This helps you quickly identify which lines serve your specific neighborhood.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through MTA.
- 05 Capability
Get bus stops
Get all stops for a specific bus route with coordinates and sequence info. Use this to find the exact location of any stop along a line.
- 06 Capability
Get bus vehicle at stop
Get buses currently at or approaching a specific bus stop. This is useful for seeing exactly how far away your ride is.
- 07 Capability
Get bus vehicles
Get real-time positions of all active MTA bus vehicles. You can use this to see the speed and heading of every bus in the fleet.
- 08 Capability
Get lirr feed
Get real-time LIRR train data from the Long Island Rail Road. This provides updates on positions, delays, and disruptions for all branches.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through MTA.
- 09 Capability
Get metro north feed
Get real-time Metro-North Railroad train data. This gives you live status on positions and delays for all northern lines.
- 10 Capability
Get stations
List all NYC Subway stations with details like borough and entrance coordinates. This helps you find the best entry point for a specific station.
- 11 Capability
Get subway feed
Get real-time subway feed data for specific NYC Subway lines. This pulls live train positions and trip updates for specific routes.
- 12 Capability
Get system time
Get the current MTA Bus Time system timestamp. This is used to sync clocks and verify that your connection is active.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask MTA to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use MTA 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_W0KyBAp5uG8oiefho9mLKiE9JK8rTKLOIBzxbb24/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 MTA, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable MTA for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W0KyBAp5uG8oiefho9mLKiE9JK8rTKLOIBzxbb24/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 MTA URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable MTA in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mta": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W0KyBAp5uG8oiefho9mLKiE9JK8rTKLOIBzxbb24/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 MTA
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using MTA, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mta": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W0KyBAp5uG8oiefho9mLKiE9JK8rTKLOIBzxbb24/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 MTA
Ask Copilot: "Using MTA, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mta": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W0KyBAp5uG8oiefho9mLKiE9JK8rTKLOIBzxbb24/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 MTA
Open Cascade and ask: "Using MTA, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mta": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W0KyBAp5uG8oiefho9mLKiE9JK8rTKLOIBzxbb24/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 MTA
Ask Cline: "Using MTA, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add mta --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W0KyBAp5uG8oiefho9mLKiE9JK8rTKLOIBzxbb24/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 MTA
Ask Claude: "Using MTA, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work MTA can move forward.
For people who live in NYC and are tired of the 'Where is my train?' anxiety. It's for the daily commuter, the tourist navigating the subway, and the logistics person who needs to know if the city is moving.
Daily Commuter
Checks LIRR and subway status every morning to see if they need to leave 10 minutes early.
City Tourist
Asks the agent for the nearest subway station and live train times while navigating a new neighborhood.
Transit Researcher
Pulls station data and route IDs to map out system reliability for a city planning project.
Mobility App Developer
Uses the data to feed real-time updates into a custom-built trip planning capability.
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Before you connect
Questions about MTA.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
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.
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.
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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