anachb

Fetch Austrian public transport data via VAO HAFAS API endpoints.

6|1|Updated Nov 23, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gmcabrita/dotfiles --skill anachb-gmcabrita
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: anachb
Source: https://github.com/gmcabrita/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/anachb
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gmcabrita/dotfiles --skill anachb-gmcabrita

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, curl, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Austrian public transit users often need up-to-the-minute information for planning trips, locating stations, and understanding service disruptions across the country.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Station search: find stations or addresses by name to obtain IDs and coordinates for further queries.
  • Real-time departures: fetch live departure boards for a station to plan connections.
  • Route planning: compute trips between two locations, with timing and transfers.
  • Disruptions: check current service disruptions and affected lines to adjust plans.

Quick Start

Ask me to search a station by name, then return real-time departures or plan a route between two stations.

Frequently Asked Questions about anachb

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time public transport departures for a station in Austria?

You can retrieve real-time Austrian public transport departures by providing a station name to the search script, which returns an ID used to fetch the live departure board via the VAO HAFAS API.

What is the best way to plan a route across Austria's public transport network?

Route planning across Austria's public transport network is computed by querying the VAO HAFAS API with origin and destination inputs, returning trip timings and transfer details via shell scripts.

Do I need jq and curl installed to query Austrian transit data?

Yes, you need both jq and curl installed, as the Skill requires curl for network access to the VAO HAFAS API endpoints and jq for processing the returned JSON transit data.

Can I check current service disruptions and affected lines for Austrian transit?

Yes, you can check current service disruptions and affected lines across Austria's public transport network by running the dedicated disruptions shell script against the VAO HAFAS API.

Does this tool work for station lookup outside of Austria?

No, the station search functionality is limited to Austria, as it queries the VAO HAFAS API endpoints specifically configured for the Austrian public transport network.