BVG

You have a BVG MCP Server that lets you search locations, find stops, get real-time departures and arrivals, plan journeys, and inspect trip details. It acts as a bridge between your MCP-compatible client and BVG’s public transit data, giving you practical tools to build transit-aware experiences.

How to use

Connect to the BVG MCP Server from your MCP client using the stdio interface. The server exposes a set of tools you can call to perform location searches, view stop information, plan journeys, and retrieve real-time movement data. Use your client’s typical MCP request flow to invoke the available endpoints, then process the structured results to present to users.

How to install

Prerequisites: you need Node.js (and npm) installed on your machine.

Step 1: Clone the BVG MCP Server repository.

git clone <repository-url>
cd mcp-bvg

Step 2: Install dependencies.

npm install

Step 3: Build the project.

npm run build

Step 4: Start the MCP server.

npm start

Additional sections

Configuration for MCP clients is provided below. You will typically run the server locally in stdio mode and connect from your MCP client. If you want to run the server as a standalone process, you can reference a build output path when pointing your client to the executable.

Claude Desktop configuration enables you to wire the server into Claude’s environment. Use the following config to run the BVG MCP Server via Node and the built entry point.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bvg-transport": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-bvg/build/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Notes

The BVG MCP Server uses a TypeScript/JavaScript stack and is designed to be run with npm scripts. It communicates through stdio, so your MCP client should be prepared to issue standard MCP requests and handle responses accordingly.

Available tools

bvg_locations_search

Search for stops, addresses, and points of interest to help users locate BVG locations based on text queries.

bvg_locations_nearby

Find nearby BVG stops and points of interest using geographic coordinates.

bvg_stop_details

Retrieve detailed information about a specific BVG stop, including facilities and accessibility.

bvg_stop_departures

Get upcoming departures from a particular BVG stop, with times and line information.

bvg_stop_arrivals

Get upcoming arrivals at a BVG stop, showing expected times and service details.

bvg_journey_plan

Plan journeys between two locations using BVG network data, including transfers and walking segments.

bvg_trip_details

Obtain detailed information about a specific BVG trip, such as timetable, vehicle, and stop sequence.

bvg_radar

Locate vehicles in a geographic area with movement data for real-time tracking.