BVG MCP Server - (Unofficial)

What is BVG MCP Server?

The BVG MCP Server is an unofficial Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to facilitate interaction with the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) API. It allows AI assistant models to access real-time information from the BVG, specifically focusing on public transportation data within Berlin.

How to use BVG MCP Server?

Currently, the primary method of interaction is through the STDIO Transport Server. To use it with Claude Desktop, you need to configure your claude_desktop_config.json file to point to this server. Once configured, you can select the tool within Claude Desktop to begin using the server.

Key Features of BVG MCP Server

• Unofficial MCP Server: Provides an unofficial bridge to the BVG API for AI assistants.
• STDIO Transport Server: Supports communication via standard input/output, making it compatible with clients like Claude Desktop.
• Single-Session Design: Each client session spawns a new server process, which terminates upon client disconnection.
• Stop Information Tool: Offers a basic tool to retrieve stop names for a given location in Berlin (e.g., "Turmstrasse").

Use Cases of BVG MCP Server

• AI Assistant Integration: Enables AI assistants to provide real-time public transport information from BVG.
• Claude Desktop Integration: Specifically designed to work with Claude Desktop for enhanced functionality.
• Location-Based Information: Can be used to query and retrieve information about specific public transport stops in Berlin.

FAQ about BVG MCP Server

Q: Is this an official BVG product? A: No, this is an unofficial MCP server developed by svkaizoku.

Q: What kind of information can I get from the BVG API using this server? A: Currently, it primarily provides stop names for given locations. As a starter project, its functionality is limited but can be expanded.

Q: Which client applications are supported? A: It is designed to work with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients that support STDIO for communication.

BVG MCP Server

An unofficial Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with BVG api.

Server Versions

There is currently only 1 version of the BVG MCP server available:

1. STDIO Transport Server

• Uses standard input/output (STDIO) for communication
• Designed for integrations with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients that support STDIO
• Each client session spawns a new server process
• The server terminates when the client disconnects

Usage with Claude Desktop:

1. Configure claude_desktop_config.json to point to this server
2. Open Claude Desktop and select the tool

Overview

This server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification to provide AI assistant models with access to BVG Api

Available MCP Tools

1. Stop Information : It provides the information for a location in berlin. Eg: Turmstrasse. It returns the stop name for now. Since this is a starter project.