Lta MCP
The MCP server of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore provides a real-time traffic data API interface, including bus arrival times, subway crowding levels, parking lot vacancies, and other information.
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What is the Singapore LTA MCP Server?

This is a service that connects to the official data interface of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore. It provides real-time traffic information through the standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP). Users can query practical traffic data such as bus arrival times, subway crowding levels, and parking lot vacancies.

How to use the Singapore LTA MCP Server?

You can use this service through the Claude desktop client or by directly calling the MCP protocol. First, you need to obtain an API key from LTA DataMall. Then, you can query various types of traffic information through simple commands.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for users who need real-time Singapore traffic information, such as commuters planning routes, developers building traffic applications, and tourists understanding local traffic conditions.

Main features

Bus arrival times
Query the arrival times of buses at a specified bus stop in real-time, accurate to the minute.
Subway crowding levels
Get the real-time crowding levels of subway stations (updated every 10 minutes).
Subway service alerts
Get real-time subway service disruptions and alternative transportation information.
Parking lot vacancies
Query the real-time vacancies of HDB, LTA, and URA parking lots (updated every minute).
Expressway travel times
Get the estimated travel times of major expressway sections (updated every 5 minutes).
Traffic incidents
Get real-time road accident, construction, and congestion information (updated every 2 minutes).
Crowding level forecast
Forecast the crowding levels of subway stations in the next 30 minutes.
Advantages
Official data source - Directly connected to the LTA DataMall API, with authoritative and reliable data.
Real-time updates - The update frequencies of various data range from 1 minute to 10 minutes.
Comprehensive coverage - Includes various types of traffic information such as buses, subways, parking lots, and expressways.
Easy to integrate - Standard MCP protocol, convenient for developers to call.
Limitations
Requires an API key - Users need to register for an LTA DataMall account to obtain it.
Limited to Singapore - The service scope is limited to traffic data within Singapore.
Limited update frequency for some data - For example, subway crowding levels are updated every 10 minutes.

How to use

Obtain an API key
Visit the official website of LTA DataMall to register an account and apply for an API key.
Install the MCP server
Install it with one click through Smithery or configure it manually.
Configure the Claude client
Add the MCP server configuration to claude_desktop_config.json.
Start querying
Query traffic information through the Claude client or by directly calling the MCP protocol.

Usage examples

Commute planning
Query the arrival times of buses at the nearest bus stop before going to work to plan the best departure time.
Avoid crowded subways
Check the crowding levels of stations on the East-West Line (EWL) and choose a less crowded carriage to board.
Parking navigation
Query the vacancy status of nearby parking lots before driving to a shopping mall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to obtain an LTA API key?
What is the data update frequency?
Which subway lines are supported?
Is the service charged?

Related resources

Official website of LTA DataMall
Official data portal. Register to obtain an API key.
Smithery platform
MCP server hosting and distribution platform.
GitHub repository
Project source code and issue tracking.
MCP protocol documentation
Official documentation of the Model Context Protocol.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lta": {
        "command": "npx", 
        "args": [
          "-y", 
          "arjunkmrm/mcp-sg-lta"
        ],
        "env": {
          "LTA_API_KEY": "YOUR-API-KEY"
        }
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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