How do I install the busnearby mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Busnearby MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Israeli transport api. This is the Unofficial MCP of Bus Nearby API, [You can check

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What is the Busnearby MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Israeli transport api. This is the Unofficial MCP of Bus Nearby API, [You can check this API

What it actually does

🚍 Geocoding: Convert location queries to geographical coordinates
🗺️ Directions: Get transit directions between locations
🌐 Multi-language: Support for Hebrew and English
🔌 MCP Protocol: Standard MCP server implementation
📦 Docker Support: Easy deployment with Docker

Configuration

Cursor IDE (or any other MCP client) - Docker Engine

Recorded tools

geocode — The geocode tool exposed by this server.
directions — The directions tool exposed by this server.

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How to install the Busnearby MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "busnearby-docker": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--rm",
        "-i",
        "shmuelc/busnearby-mcp:latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Cursor IDE (or any other MCP client) - Docker Engine

Example prompts to try

“Use Busnearby MCP to Multi.”
“Use Busnearby MCP to Real.”
“Use Busnearby MCP to Prerequisites.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Israeli transport api. This is the Unofficial MCP of Bus Nearby API, [You can check this API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.