Close API MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Close API in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http close-api https://mcp.close.city/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "close-api": {
      "url": "https://mcp.close.city/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Close API MCP server do?

Walk, bike, and transit travel times from every US census block to nearby amenities.

Is the Close API MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Close API run locally or remotely?

Remote. Hosted by the provider. You connect with a URL, nothing to install.

How do I add Close API to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http close-api https://mcp.close.city/mcp

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