SNCF API MCP Server

@Kryzo

Basic information

About SNCF API MCP Server

This project provides a modular Python wrapper for the SNCF API, with an MCP server interface that integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop for intelligent journey planning and train information retrieval across France.

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Overview

What is SNCF API MCP Server?

A modular Python wrapper for the SNCF API that provides an MCP server interface for Claude Desktop, enabling intelligent journey planning and train information retrieval across France.

How to use SNCF API MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies (pip install -r requirements.txt), obtain an SNCF API key from the Navitia service on the SNCF portal, then configure Claude Desktop by adding the server to its claude_desktop_config.json with the path to sncf_server.py and the API key. Once configured, Claude can invoke MCP tools via natural language prompts.

Key features of SNCF API MCP Server

Intelligent journey planning between French cities
Comprehensive station details (transport types, nearby places, coordinates)
Real-time departure and arrival schedules
Disruption monitoring across the SNCF network
Smart station lookup by city, name, or coordinates
Fallback hardcoded coordinates for major cities

Use cases of SNCF API MCP Server

Plan a train journey from Paris to Lyon and get departure/arrival times
Check available transport types at a specific station (e.g., Gare de Lyon)
View the next five departures from a station in real time
Monitor current disruptions affecting a route (e.g., Paris to Marseille)
Find nearby points of interest around a train station

Frequently asked questions

What API key is required?

You need an SNCF API key obtained from the Navitta service on the SNCF API Portal. The key is a UUID string.

What are the runtime dependencies?

Python 3.6+ and the packages `requests`, `pandas`, and `mcp`. Also requires the `train_stations_europe.csv` file in the correct location.

Where does station location data come from?

The server uses a CSV database (`train_stations_europe.csv`) and hardcoded coordinates for major French cities as a fallback when the API search fails.

What should I do if I get "No stations found for city"?

Try a more specific city name. For smaller cities, use the name of a nearby larger city. The system’s hardcoded coordinates for major French cities should work reliably.

How do I fix a "Failed to connect to SNCF API" error?

Check your internet connection, verify the API key is valid and not expired, and try again later as the SNCF API may be experiencing downtime.

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