Live CATS bus and light rail positions and arrival predictions from the agency's GTFS-Realtime feeds
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
uvx queenscoachhttps://queenscoach.adamwanninger.com/mcpClient configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
{
"mcpServers": {
"queenscoach": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"queenscoach"
]
}
}
}About this server
Charlotte Area Transit (CATS) is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Python, Streamable HTTP and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.
Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Charlotte Area Transit (CATS) MCP server?＋
Charlotte Area Transit (CATS) is an MCP server by ajwann. Live CATS bus and light rail positions and arrival predictions from the agency's GTFS-Realtime feeds
How do I install Charlotte Area Transit (CATS)?＋
Install it with: uvx queenscoach. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Charlotte Area Transit (CATS) free to use?＋
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/ajwann/queenscoach. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support Charlotte Area Transit (CATS)?＋
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.