Timetable API Node vs Nightlife MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Timetable API Node and Nightlife MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Timetable API Node when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: SENTRY_DSN, NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY.
• Primary tools included: Real-time stop arrival predictions, Live vehicle position tracking, Route geometry and static data from GTFS.

Explore Timetable API Node Details

Choose Nightlife MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: SUPABASE_URL, SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Timetable API Node vbhjckfd Travel & Transportation	Nightlife MCP alcylu Travel & Transportation
Summary	Real-time Lviv (Ukraine) public transport: stop arrivals, live vehicle positions, route geometry, and nearby stop discovery. No API key required.	MCP server for Tokyo nightlife event discovery, venue search, performer info, AI recommendations, and VIP table booking.
Category & Scope	Travel & Transportation

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vbhjckfd-timetable-api-node": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vbhjckfd-timetable-api-node"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SENTRY_DSN": "YOUR_SENTRY_DSN_HERE",
        "NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY": "YOUR_NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alcylu-nightlife-mcp": {
      "url": "https://api.nightlife.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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