Vatsim MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Vatsim in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add vatsim -- npx -y vatsim-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vatsim": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vatsim-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Vatsim MCP server do?

Live flight simulation network data from VATSIM. No key required.

Is the Vatsim MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Vatsim run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Vatsim to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add vatsim -- npx -y vatsim-mcp

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