Integrate CTS API with Your Strasbourg Transit Assistant
Learn how to integrate CTS API with your AI agent for Strasbourg public transport information.
CTS Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the CTS API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
The CTS (Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois) API provides real-time information about public transportation in Strasbourg. The service offers live updates on bus and tram positions, schedules, and service disruptions. It features route planning capabilities and station information for the Strasbourg metropolitan area.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the CTS API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.
2. Create Custom Action
In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:
- Go to the Actions Dashboard
- Click "Create New Action"
- Chose Get or Post
- Fill the action form with the following details:
Name: get_cts_data
Description: Get data using CTS
URL: https://api.cts-strasbourg.eu/?ref=public_apis&utm_medium=website
Parameters: This will depend on the API you are integrating. Parameters are query parameters passed in the URL.
3. Assign Action to Your Chatbot
- Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
- Select your chatbot
- Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
- Add the get_cts_data action to your chatbot
Using the Integration
Your chatbot can now handle transportation-related queries. Here are some example questions you can ask:
- When is the next tram at Homme de Fer?
- Find bus routes to Strasbourg center
- Check service updates for Line A
The chatbot will automatically use the CTS API to fetch and return the requested information.