CityAlert
Free live public-safety incident map: global crime, fire, disaster, weather and news feeds
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http cityalert 'https://cityalert.live/.well-known/mcp' --header 'x-api-key: <Optional CityAlert API key (ca_…). Free tools work without it; a paid key unlocks real-time refresh and the history tools (get_trends, get_crime_year). Self-serve at https://cityalert.live/account>'
{
"mcpServers": {
"cityalert": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://cityalert.live/.well-known/mcp",
"headers": {
"x-api-key": "<Optional CityAlert API key (ca_…). Free tools work without it; a paid key unlocks real-time refresh and the history tools (get_trends, get_crime_year). Self-serve at https://cityalert.live/account>"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
What is CityAlert?
Free live public-safety incident map: global crime, fire, disaster, weather and news feeds
How do I install CityAlert?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http cityalert 'https://cityalert.live/.well-known/mcp' --header 'x-api-key: <Optional CityAlert API key (ca_…). Free tools work without it; a paid key unlocks real-time refresh and the history tools (get_trends, get_crime_year). Self-serve at https://cityalert.live/account>'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does CityAlert need an API key?
Yes. It expects x-api-key, which you set in its configuration.
Is CityAlert open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains CityAlert?
It is published by homezloco. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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