Overview
What is Synchro Bus MCP Server?
The Synchro Bus MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that provides access to the Instant-System API v3 specifically for the Synchro Bus network, allowing AI models to retrieve public transport data such as lines, schedules, and disruptions.
How to use Synchro Bus MCP Server?
Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, configure the base URL in a .env file, build with npm run build, and start with npm start. For development, use npm run dev for auto-reload.
Key features of Synchro Bus MCP Server
- Get network information for Synchro Bus
- Retrieve all lines and line details
- Access stop areas for specific lines
- Fetch schedules for stop areas
- Get current network disruptions
- Retrieve vehicle journey directions
Use cases of Synchro Bus MCP Server
- Provide up-to-date bus schedules through an AI assistant
- Display current disruptions and service alerts for a transport network
- Look up specific stop area information for a given line
- Enable trip planning by retrieving vehicle journey directions
FAQ from Synchro Bus MCP Server
What are the runtime dependencies?
The server requires Node.js and npm. Dependencies are installed via npm install.
Where does the transport data come from?
Data is fetched from the Instant-System API v3 at a configurable base URL, defaulting to https://prod.instant-system.com/InstantCore.
Which network does the server access?
The server is preconfigured for the Synchro Bus network, which corresponds to network ID 3 within the Instant-System API.
