How to Use the TfL MCP in Windsurf

Q: If I need to know about bike availability, how does Windsurf help with TfL?

You use getbikepoints or getplacesearch. The agent lists all Santander Cycles docking stations across London and tells you the current number of available bikes and empty docks at any specific spot.

Q: What if I need to check service status for a line using TfL and Windsurf?

The getlinestatus tool checks overall reliability. You ask about the Victoria Line, and it immediately tells you if there are Minor Delays or if service is Good Service. It’s crucial before starting any trip.

Q: Does the TfL MCP Server help with road disruptions using Windsurf?

Absolutely. The getroaddisruptions tool checks for roadworks or incidents affecting specific roads, like the A4. This helps your agent adjust plans if driving is suddenly out of options.

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Plan complex trips across London.

The `get_journey` tool plans a trip between two locations using all major TfL transport modes. It gives you full route options, showing total duration, CO2 savings, and how many transfers are involved. You tell your agent where you're going—say, from Paddington to Greenwich—and it figures out the best way to get there, providing detailed leg-by-leg instructions for tube, bus, walking, or cycling.

Check real-time arrivals at any stop.

Need to know when the next train is coming? The `get_arrivals` tool predicts arrival times for specific TfL stops. You just feed it a station ID and tell your agent what you're looking for, like 'Northern Line trains at Bank.' It returns predicted arrival times in minutes and exact timestamps, letting you coordinate transfers across the entire London network without guesswork.

Discover all stops and stations.

Don't know where to start your search? The `search_stop_point` tool finds matching TfL stop points by name or location. It gives you IDs, common names, what transport modes serve the spot, and its coordinates. This is perfect for when you need to find a station near an address, like 'find the tube station near Covent Garden,' so your agent can gather all the necessary details before running a plan.

Setup guide

Set up TfL MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the TfL MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my TfL payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the TfL tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about TfL MCP in Windsurf

Windsurf handles multi-step processes. You set a goal, and your agent calls `get_journey`, which compares all available modes—tube, bus, rail, walking—to give you the best path from start to finish.

You use `get_bike_points` or `get_place_search`. The agent lists all Santander Cycles docking stations across London and tells you the current number of available bikes and empty docks at any specific spot.

The `get_line_status` tool checks overall reliability. You ask about the Victoria Line, and it immediately tells you if there are Minor Delays or if service is Good Service. It’s crucial before starting any trip.

Absolutely. The `get_road_disruptions` tool checks for roadworks or incidents affecting specific roads, like the A4. This helps your agent adjust plans if driving is suddenly out of options.

This server handles geographic coordinates and general stop point metadata (IDs, names). It doesn't access personal trip history or private user accounts. The data is limited to public transport status.

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