Provides real-time tracking of Boston Harbor commuter ferries using APRS data with integration capabilities for AI assistants.
The Boston Harbor Ferries tool offers an APRS-based solution for real-time tracking of Seaport Ferry vessels operating in Boston Harbor. It provides current vessel positions, routes, and schedules through a rich command-line interface, a Python API, and an MCP server, enabling seamless integration with AI assistants like Claude Code. Designed to comply with aprs.fi API terms, it features built-in rate limiting and intelligent caching to ensure responsible data consumption while delivering up-to-date information on vessels like PHILLIS WHEATLEY and CRISPUS ATTUCKS.