mcp-tfl-journey
by alisonborba
README.md
# TFL Journey MCP Server
š A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Transport for London journey data. Get real-time routes, alerts, and disruptions via AI assistants like Claude.
## Quick Start
```bash
# Demo mode (limited requests)
TFL_API_KEY="6674e72d9f3d4678a3539ffbb24d5c92" npx mcp-tfl-journey
# With your own API key
TFL_API_KEY="your-api-key" npx mcp-tfl-journey
```
**Get your free API key**: https://api-portal.tfl.gov.uk/signup
## Claude Configuration
Add to your Claude MCP config:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tfl-journey": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-tfl-journey"],
"env": {
"TFL_API_KEY": "6674e72d9f3d4678a3539ffbb24d5c92"
}
}
}
}
```
## Features
- š **Journey Search**: Find routes between TFL stations
- šØ **Real-time Alerts**: Get service alerts and disruptions
- š **Stop Points**: Detailed station information
- š **Journey Summaries**: Duration, timing, and statistics
## Usage
The `search_journey` tool accepts:
- `from`: Source station code (e.g., "9400ZZLUKSX" for Kings Cross)
- `to`: Destination station code (e.g., "9400ZZLULVT" for Liverpool Street)
## Local Development
```bash
npm install
export TFL_API_KEY="your-api-key"
npm start
```
## Station Codes
| Code | Station |
|------|---------|
| 9400ZZLUKSX | Kings Cross |
| 9400ZZLULVT | Liverpool Street |
| 9400ZZLUPAD | Paddington |
| 9400ZZLUVIC | Victoria |
TDQS
B3.1/5.0
Scored across 1 tool
Disambiguation5/5
With only one tool, there is no possibility of confusion or overlap. The tool's purpose is unique.
Naming Consistency5/5
The single tool uses a clear verb_noun pattern (search_journey), establishing a consistent naming convention by default.
Tool Count2/5
One tool is too few for a journey planning domain, which typically requires multiple operations like station lookup or route details.
Completeness2/5
The tool surface is severely limited, covering only journey search and missing other essential TfL operations such as station information or service status updates.
Maintenance
ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues