Connect to QuantumLane via MCP
QuantumLane runs a remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, so you can ask Claude or ChatGPT about live Toronto transit in plain English — and it answers from real GTFS data instead of pointing you at a tracker.
80-second demo: the same three questions asked with and without the MCP connected. Without it, the assistant can only answer from static data it already has; with it, it answers the live questions from QuantumLane's real-time feed.
The server URL
Add this as a custom connector in your AI client:
No account, no API key, no OAuth — it's a public, read-only server. Your client connects to it over the internet, so nothing is installed on your machine.
What it can do
| Tool | Answers questions like |
|---|---|
list_routes |
"What TTC routes exist?" — every route, by number and name. |
vehicles_on_route |
"Where is the 504 right now?" / "How many King streetcars are out?" — live positions, ~1–2 minutes old. |
nearest_stops |
"What stops are near the CN Tower?" — closest stops to any coordinate, via a PostGIS spatial query. |
Add it in Claude
- Open Customize → Connectors (on claude.ai or Claude Desktop).
- Click Add → Add custom connector.
- Paste
https://quantumlane.io/mcpand click Add. - In a chat, open the + / tools menu and toggle on QuantumLane.
Custom connectors are a beta feature; availability by plan and the exact menu labels change over time — check Claude's current connector settings if a step differs.
Add it in ChatGPT
Remote MCP servers are supported in ChatGPT's Developer Mode on paid plans. Enable
Developer Mode in settings, then add https://quantumlane.io/mcp
as a connector.
Availability and exact steps shift as the feature evolves — check OpenAI's current connector docs if the menu differs.
Try it
Once connected, ask:
- "Where are the King streetcars right now?"
- "What TTC stops are near the CN Tower?"
- "How many vehicles are running on the 504 right now?"