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SubwayInfo NYC

ckbk/subwayinfo-nyc

Real-time NYC transit data for subway, bus, ferry, commuter rail, and Citi Bike. Get live arrivals, service alerts, trip planning, and station info across all MTA services. Zero API key required - just connect and query.

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Uses: 4.0k
Tools: 22
Runs: Hosted
Listed: 9mo ago

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Add it to your agent

npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install ckbk/subwayinfo-nyc --client claude

Swap --client claude for cursor, vscode, windsurf or another client. The CLI asks for any required settings.

claude mcp add --transport http subwayinfo-nyc https://server.smithery.ai/ckbk/subwayinfo-nyc/mcp

A hosted server: nothing to install. Run /mcp in Claude Code to sign in if it asks.

[mcp_servers.subwayinfo-nyc]
url = "https://server.smithery.ai/ckbk/subwayinfo-nyc/mcp"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "subwayinfo-nyc": {
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/ckbk/subwayinfo-nyc/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.

{
  "servers": {
    "subwayinfo-nyc": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/ckbk/subwayinfo-nyc/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add to .vscode/mcp.json.

gemini mcp add --transport http subwayinfo-nyc https://server.smithery.ai/ckbk/subwayinfo-nyc/mcp

Saved to .gemini/settings.json.

What it can do

22 tools

mta_get_arrivals4 paramsGet upcoming train arrivals at a station. Accepts station ID or name (e.g., "127", "Times Square", "14th Street").

Parameter	Type	Description
`line`	string	Filter by line (e.g., "1", "A", "F")
`limit`	number	Max arrivals to return (default: 10, max: 100)
`direction`	string	N=uptown/Bronx-bound, S=downtown/Brooklyn-bound
`station_id`	string	Station ID or name (e.g., "127", "Times Square", "Penn Station", "14th Street")

mta_get_line_status1 paramGet current service status for a subway line

Parameter	Type	Description
`line`	string	Line identifier (e.g., "A", "1", "L")

mta_list_alerts4 paramsList active service alerts across the subway system. By default only shows currently active alerts.

Parameter	Type	Description
`line`	string	Filter by specific line
`limit`	number	Max alerts to return (default: 20, max: 50)
`alert_type`	string	Filter by type (Delays, Planned Work, etc.)
`active_only`	boolean	Only show currently active alerts (default: true). Set false to include future planned work.

mta_search_stations3 paramsSearch for stations by name or line

Parameter	Type	Description
`line`	string	Filter by line (e.g., "A", "1")
`limit`	number	Max results to return (default: 10, max: 100)
`query`	string	Station name search (e.g., "Times Square", "34 St")

mta_get_station_info1 paramGet detailed information about a specific station. Accepts station ID or name.

Parameter	Type	Description
`station_id`	string	Station ID or name (e.g., "127", "Times Square", "Penn Station")

mta_plan_trip2 paramsGet route suggestions between two stations. Accepts station IDs or names.

Parameter	Type	Description
`origin_station_id`	string	Starting station ID or name (e.g., "127", "Times Square", "Penn Station")
`destination_station_id`	string	Destination station ID or name (e.g., "R17", "Grand Central", "Union Square")

bus_list_alerts2 paramsGet active bus service alerts. Optionally filter by route or severity.

Parameter	Type	Description
`route`	string	Filter by route (e.g., "M1", "BX12", "Q32")
`severity`	string	Filter by severity level

bus_get_arrivals4 paramsGet upcoming bus arrivals at a stop. Accepts stop ID or name (e.g., "402940", "5 Av/W 42 St").

Parameter	Type	Description
`limit`	number	Max arrivals to return (default: 10, max: 50)
`route`	string	Filter by route (e.g., "M1", "M15", "BX12")
`stop_id`	string	Stop ID or name (e.g., "402940", "5 Av/W 42 St", "Times Square")
`direction`	string	Filter by direction

bus_get_route_info1 paramGet detailed information about a bus route including type, boroughs served, and description.

Parameter	Type	Description
`route_id`	string	Route ID or name (e.g., "M1", "BX12", "Q32", "M15-SBS")

bus_search_stops4 paramsSearch bus stops by name, route, or borough. Use this to find stop IDs for bus_get_arrivals.

Parameter	Type	Description
`limit`	number	Max results to return (default: 20, max: 50)
`query`	string	Search by stop name (e.g., "5 Av/W 42 St", "Times Square")
`route`	string	Filter by route (e.g., "M1", "BX12", "Q32")
`borough`	string	Filter by borough (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)

ferry_get_arrivals4 paramsGet upcoming ferry arrivals at a landing. Accepts landing ID or name (e.g., "PIER11", "Wall Street", "DUMBO").

Parameter	Type	Description
`limit`	number	Max arrivals to return (default: 10, max: 50)
`route`	string	Filter by route (e.g., "ER" for East River, "SB" for South Brooklyn)
`direction`	string	inbound=toward Manhattan, outbound=away from Manhattan
`landing_id`	string	Landing ID or name (e.g., "PIER11", "Wall Street", "DUMBO", "E34")

ferry_list_alerts1 paramGet active ferry service alerts. Optionally filter by route.

Parameter	Type	Description
`route`	string	Filter by route (e.g., "ER" for East River, "RW" for Rockaway)

ferry_search_landings4 paramsSearch ferry landings by name, route, or borough. Use this to find landing IDs for ferry_get_arrivals.

Parameter	Type	Description
`limit`	number	Max results to return (default: 20)
`query`	string	Search by landing name (e.g., "Wall Street", "DUMBO")
`route`	string	Filter by route (e.g., "ER" for East River, "SB" for South Brooklyn)
`borough`	string	Filter by borough (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island)

ferry_get_routes1 paramList all NYC Ferry routes with their landings. Optionally get details for a specific route.

Parameter	Type	Description
`route`	string	Get details for a specific route (e.g., "ER" for East River)

bike_get_station_status1 paramGet bike and dock availability at a Citibike station. Accepts station ID or name (e.g., "Broadway & W 48 St", "E 40 St & Park Ave").

Parameter	Type	Description
`station_id`	string	Station ID or name (e.g., "Broadway & W 48 St", "E 40 St & Park Ave")

bike_search_stations5 paramsSearch for Citibike stations by name, borough, or availability. Returns station availability and capacity.

Parameter	Type	Description
`limit`	number	Max results to return (default: 10, max: 50)
`query`	string	Search by station name (e.g., "Times Square", "Broadway")
`borough`	string	Filter by borough (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx)
`min_bikes`	number	Minimum bikes available
`min_docks`	number	Minimum docks available

bike_get_availability_summary1 paramGet an overview of Citibike availability by borough. Shows total bikes, docks, and station availability.

Parameter	Type	Description
`borough`	string	Get summary for specific borough (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx). Omit for all boroughs.

rail_get_departures5 paramsGet upcoming LIRR or Metro-North departures at a station. Accepts station ID or name (e.g., "PENN", "Grand Central").

Parameter	Type	Description
`limit`	number	Max departures to return (default: 10, max: 50)
`branch`	string	Filter by branch (e.g., "Babylon", "Hudson", "New Haven")
`system`	string	Filter by rail system (LIRR or MNR)
`direction`	string	Filter by direction
`station_id`	string	Station ID or name (e.g., "PENN", "Jamaica", "Grand Central")

rail_list_alerts3 paramsGet active LIRR and Metro-North service alerts. Optionally filter by system, branch, or severity.

Parameter	Type	Description
`branch`	string	Filter by branch (e.g., "Babylon", "Hudson", "New Haven")
`system`	string	Filter by rail system
`severity`	string	Filter by severity level

rail_search_stations4 paramsSearch LIRR and Metro-North stations by name, system, or branch. Use this to find station IDs for rail_get_departures.

Parameter	Type	Description
`limit`	number	Max results to return (default: 20, max: 50)
`query`	string	Search by station name (e.g., "Jamaica", "125th Street", "Grand Central")
`branch`	string	Filter by branch (e.g., "Babylon", "Hudson", "New Haven")
`system`	string	Filter by rail system

rail_get_station_info1 paramGet detailed information about a LIRR or Metro-North station including accessibility, platforms, parking, and zone.

Parameter	Type	Description
`station_id`	string	Station ID or name (e.g., "Jamaica", "125th Street", "Grand Central")

transit_ask2 paramsAsk natural language questions about NYC transit (subway, bus, ferry, rail, bike). Examples: "When is the next 1 train at Times Square?",…

Ask natural language questions about NYC transit (subway, bus, ferry, rail, bike). Examples: "When is the next 1 train at Times Square?", "How do I get to JFK?", "Are there any Citibikes near Grand Central?"

Parameter	Type	Description
`query`	string	Your question about NYC transit
`location`	string	Your current location for context (e.g., "Times Square", "40.758, -73.986")