Île-de-France Mobilités FAQs

Question 1

What kind of real-time data can AI assistants access?

Accepted Answer

AI assistants can access real-time departure times for any transport stop and monitor service alerts and traffic disruptions across the entire Paris transport network. This includes updates on metro, RER, bus, and tram services.

Question 2

What are the primary prerequisites for using this server?

Accepted Answer

To get started, you will need Docker Desktop with the MCP Toolkit enabled. Additionally, you must obtain an official IDFM PRIM API key from the prim.iledefrance-mobilites.fr portal to access the transport data.

Question 3

Is this tool compatible with the official IDFM PRIM API?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the server fully supports the SIRI Protocol, ensuring direct compatibility with the official IDFM PRIM API. This allows for reliable access to real-time monitoring and disruption data for the Île-de-France transport network.

Question 4

What is the Île-de-France Mobilités MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It is a Docker-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide AI assistants, such as Claude, with real-time access to Paris public transport data (métro, RER, bus, tram, Transilien) through the official IDFM PRIM API.

Question 5

How does the server handle API key security and deployment?

Accepted Answer

The server leverages Docker's MCP Toolkit for secure API key management, ensuring your IDFM PRIM API key is safely stored. It is designed for containerized deployment using Docker Desktop, making installation and management straightforward and robust.

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