NS Travel Information MCP Server

What is NS Travel Information MCP Server?

An MCP server that provides access to NS (Dutch Railways) travel information.

How to use NS Travel Information MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, copy .env.example to .env, add your NS API key as NS_API_KEY, then start the server with npm start. For Claude Desktop integration, add the server to claude_desktop_config.json with the command node and the path to build/index.js and the API key in the env object.

Key features of NS Travel Information MCP Server

• Access NS Dutch Railways travel information
• Integrates with Claude Desktop via MCP
• Uses a single required environment variable (NS_API_KEY)
• Runs on Node.js with simple npm setup
• Lightweight and open source (MIT license)

Use cases of NS Travel Information MCP Server

• Query Dutch railway schedules and travel data without leaving an MCP-compatible client
• Build a Claude Desktop agent that can answer “when is the next train to Amsterdam?”
• Automate travel information retrieval for NS (Dutch Railways) in development workflows

FAQ from NS Travel Information MCP Server

What is the NS Travel Information MCP Server?

It is an MCP server that provides access to NS (Dutch Railways) travel information, allowing clients like Claude Desktop to query railway data.

How do I get an NS API key?

You can obtain an API key from the NS API Portal. Then add it to your .env file as NS_API_KEY.

What are the runtime requirements?

The server requires Node.js and npm. After cloning the repository, run npm install to install dependencies.

How do I integrate this server with Claude Desktop?

Add a configuration entry to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers with the command node, the path to build/index.js, and your API key in the env object. Then restart Claude Desktop.

Does the server require any authentication?

Yes, it requires an NS API key set via the NS_API_KEY environment variable. No other authentication or transport configuration is mentioned.