How to Use the TfL MCP in Cline

Q: How do I check real-time bike availability using TfL MCP Server with Cline?

You call getbikepoints to list all available Santander Cycles docking stations across London. Your script then filters this data, allowing you to programmatically report the current number of bikes at any specific dock ID.

Q: Can Cline automate checking TfL road disruptions?

Yes. By calling getroaddisruptions, your code can check for incidents affecting a specified road segment, like the A4. This is useful for pre-flight checks in logistics scripts.

Q: How do I get arrival data using TfL and Cline?

You use getarrivals by passing both a stop ID and the required service type (e.g., 'bus' or 'tube'). Your script receives predicted times, destinations, and vehicle IDs, letting you process raw timing data.

Q: What if I need to find a place near a station using TfL and Cline?

The getplacesearch tool allows your code to search for places of interest, like 'Museums in South Bank,' giving you IDs and coordinates that you can then feed into other services.

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Build multi-modal journey scripts.

The `get_journey` tool allows you to script complex journeys between two locations. You can write code that iterates through multiple route options, comparing total duration and fare estimates. Instead of just reading a plan, your agent uses this data to calculate optimal pathing for a dashboard component or an automated alert system.

Check live service status programmatically.

Use the `get_line_status` tool to fetch current service status across all TfL lines. This lets your script check if, for example, the Overground is experiencing Severe Delays before running a core process. The output structure gives you line IDs and severity levels, so you can write logic that automatically triggers an alert if anything falls below 'Good Service'.

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The `get_stop_point_details` tool provides rich metadata for any given TfL stop point. You feed it a station ID and get back info on step-free access, fare zone, and served modes. You can use this in your build process to verify if an API endpoint should only be hit by users needing full accessibility details.

Setup guide

Set up TfL MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type tfl-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest TfL refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tfl-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TfL MCP in Cline

You call `get_bike_points` to list all available Santander Cycles docking stations across London. Your script then filters this data, allowing you to programmatically report the current number of bikes at any specific dock ID.

Yes. By calling `get_road_disruptions`, your code can check for incidents affecting a specified road segment, like the A4. This is useful for pre-flight checks in logistics scripts.

You use `get_arrivals` by passing both a stop ID and the required service type (e.g., 'bus' or 'tube'). Your script receives predicted times, destinations, and vehicle IDs, letting you process raw timing data.

The `get_place_search` tool allows your code to search for places of interest, like 'Museums in South Bank,' giving you IDs and coordinates that you can then feed into other services.

This server handles public infrastructure metadata: stop point details, road disruption descriptions, and vehicle compliance status (like ULEZ). It never processes private user location data.

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