Futabus FAQs

Question 1

What is the Futabus MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Futabus MCP Server provides a standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface to access Futabus bus booking services, including routes, trips, pricing, and booking information.

Question 2

What key features does the Futabus MCP Server offer?

Accepted Answer

It allows you to get origin codes, find routes between locations, search for available trips within a date range, retrieve minimum prices, and check available seats for specific trips.

Question 3

How does the Futabus MCP Server communicate?

Accepted Answer

The server communicates via JSON-RPC 2.0 over stdin/stdout, implementing the MCP protocol, which ensures a standardized and flexible integration approach.

Question 4

Can I integrate Futabus MCP Server with n8n Cloud?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the documentation includes a guide on how to expose your local MCP server using tools like `mcp-proxy` and `ngrok` to securely integrate it with n8n Cloud.

Question 5

Is it possible to search for bus trips based on date and time?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The `search_trips` tool allows you to specify exact `fromDate` and `toDate` parameters, enabling you to find available bus trips within your desired date and time constraints.

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