trein
Query Dutch Railways (NS) for train departures, trip planning, disruptions, and station search via the trein CLI.
Best use case
trein is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Query Dutch Railways (NS) for train departures, trip planning, disruptions, and station search via the trein CLI.
Teams using trein should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/trein/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How trein Compares
| Feature / Agent | trein | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Query Dutch Railways (NS) for train departures, trip planning, disruptions, and station search via the trein CLI.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# trein - Dutch Railways CLI
A CLI for the NS (Dutch Railways) API with real-time departures, trip planning, disruptions, and station search.
## Install
npm (recommended):
```bash
npm i -g trein
```
Or download a standalone binary from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/joelkuijper/trein/releases).
## Setup
Get an API key from https://apiportal.ns.nl/ and set it:
```bash
export NS_API_KEY="your-api-key"
```
Or create `~/.config/trein/trein.config.json`:
```json
{ "apiKey": "your-api-key" }
```
## Commands
### Departures
```bash
trein departures "Amsterdam Centraal"
trein d amsterdam
trein d amsterdam --json # structured output
```
### Trip Planning
```bash
trein trip "Utrecht" "Den Haag Centraal"
trein t utrecht denhaag --json
```
### Disruptions
```bash
trein disruptions
trein disruptions --json
```
### Station Search
```bash
trein stations rotterdam
trein s rotterdam --json
```
### Aliases (shortcuts)
```bash
trein alias set home "Amsterdam Centraal"
trein alias set work "Rotterdam Centraal"
trein alias list
trein d home # uses alias
```
## Tips
- Use `--json` flag for all commands to get structured output for parsing
- Station names support fuzzy matching (e.g., "adam" -> "Amsterdam Centraal")
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