Question 1

What is the Bengaluru BMTC MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's an implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus services, providing real-time transit data through a standardized API.

Question 2

What are the key features of the BMTC MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include real-time bus location tracking, route information, stop details with ETA, support for over 2,200 routes and 8,400+ stops, authentication, data caching, and geospatial queries.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites for installing the BMTC MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js (v14 or later), npm or yarn, MongoDB, Redis (optional for caching), and Git.

Question 4

How do I install the BMTC MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it using standard installation (cloning the repo, installing dependencies, configuring environment variables, seeding the database, and starting the server) or using Docker Compose.

Question 5

What is an API Key and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

The API Key is used for authentication. You will need a JWT secret for signing authentication tokens and, for production, a BMTC API Key (contact BMTC to request access). For development, you can use mock data.

Question 6

How do I run the tests?

Accepted Answer

Use the command `npm test`.

Question 7

How does the BMTC MCP Server integrate with UBOS?

Accepted Answer

UBOS can leverage the server's real-time data for AI-powered applications like ETA prediction, personalized route recommendations, predictive maintenance, automated incident management, and demand forecasting.

Question 8

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs), allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Question 9

Where can I find the API documentation?

Accepted Answer

Visit `http://localhost:3000/api-docs` once the server is running.

Question 10

What kind of data can I access through the API?

Accepted Answer

You can access data related to authentication, routes, stops, bus locations, and estimated time of arrival (ETA).

Question 11

How do I seed the database with mock data?

Accepted Answer

Run the command `node src/scripts/seed.js`.

Question 12

How do I contribute to the project?

Accepted Answer

Please read the `CONTRIBUTING.md` file for details on the code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.

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