Google Map MCP Server

@cablate/mcp-google-map

18 Google Maps tools for AI agents — geocode, search, directions, weather, and more.

306 802/wk 18 tools GitHub npm

No known CVEs

No license

Actively maintained

Last commit 28d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, sse, http

18 tools · ~1.0k tok

Grade B · 0.5% of 200K ctx

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Maps & Geo

Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cablate/mcp-google-map",
        "--stdio"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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What Google Map MCP Server does

18 tools — 14 atomic + 4 composite (explore-area, plan-route, compare-places, local-rank-tracker) - 3 modes — stdio, StreamableHTTP, standalone exec CLI - Agent Skill — built-in skill definition teaches AI how to chain geo tools (skills/google-maps/)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Google Map MCP Server safe to use?: Google Map MCP Server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install Google Map MCP Server?: Google Map MCP Server supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can Google Map MCP Server do?: Google Map MCP Server provides 18 tools: maps_search_nearby, maps_search_places, maps_place_details, maps_geocode, maps_reverse_geocode and 13 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with Google Map MCP Server?: Google Map MCP Server is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is Google Map MCP Server actively maintained?: Google Map MCP Server is actively maintained — last commit was 28 days ago. It has 306 GitHub stars.

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{ "mcpServers": { "google-maps": { "env": { "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY" }, "args": [ "-y", "@cablate/mcp-google-map", "--stdio" ], "command": "npx" } } }

	This project	Grounding Lite
Tools	18	3
Geocoding	Yes	No
Step-by-step directions	Yes	No
Elevation	Yes	No
Distance matrix	Yes	No
Place details	Yes	No
Timezone	Yes	No
Weather	Yes	Yes
Air quality	Yes	No
Map images	Yes	No
Composite tools (explore, plan, compare)	Yes	No
Open source	MIT	No
Self-hosted	Yes	Google-managed only
Agent Skill	Yes	No

This project

Grounding Lite

Tools

Geocoding

Yes

Step-by-step directions

Yes

Elevation

Yes

Distance matrix

Yes

Place details

Yes

Timezone

Yes

Weather

Yes

Air quality

Yes

Map images

Yes

Composite tools (explore, plan, compare)

Yes

Open source

MIT

Self-hosted

Yes

Google-managed only

Agent Skill

Yes

# stdio (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) npx @cablate/mcp-google-map --stdio # exec CLI — no server needed npx @cablate/mcp-google-map exec geocode '{"address":"Tokyo Tower"}' # HTTP server npx @cablate/mcp-google-map --port 3000 --apikey "YOUR_API_KEY"

Available Tools

Tool	Description
`maps_search_nearby`	Find places near a location by type (restaurant, cafe, hotel, etc.). Supports filtering by radius, rating, and open status.
`maps_search_places`	Free-text place search (e.g., "sushi restaurants in Tokyo"). Supports location bias, rating, open-now filters.
`maps_place_details`	Get full details for a place by its place_id — reviews, phone, website, hours. Optional `maxPhotos` param returns photo URLs.
`maps_geocode`	Convert an address or landmark name into GPS coordinates.
`maps_reverse_geocode`	Convert GPS coordinates into a street address.
`maps_distance_matrix`	Calculate travel distances and times between multiple origins and destinations.
`maps_directions`	Get step-by-step navigation between two points with route details.
`maps_elevation`	Get elevation (meters above sea level) for geographic coordinates.
`maps_timezone`	Get timezone ID, name, UTC/DST offsets, and local time for coordinates.
`maps_weather`	Get current weather conditions or forecast — temperature, humidity, wind, UV, precipitation.
`maps_air_quality`	Get air quality index, pollutant concentrations, and health recommendations by demographic group.
`maps_static_map`	Generate a map image with markers, paths, or routes — returned inline for the user to see directly.
`maps_batch_geocode`	Geocode up to 50 addresses in one call — returns coordinates for each.
`maps_search_along_route`

Tool

Description

maps_search_nearby

Find places near a location by type (restaurant, cafe, hotel, etc.). Supports filtering by radius, rating, and open status.

maps_search_places

Free-text place search (e.g., "sushi restaurants in Tokyo"). Supports location bias, rating, open-now filters.

maps_place_details

Get full details for a place by its place_id — reviews, phone, website, hours. Optional maxPhotos param returns photo URLs.

maps_geocode

Convert an address or landmark name into GPS coordinates.

maps_reverse_geocode

Convert GPS coordinates into a street address.

maps_distance_matrix

Calculate travel distances and times between multiple origins and destinations.

maps_directions

Get step-by-step navigation between two points with route details.

maps_elevation

Get elevation (meters above sea level) for geographic coordinates.

maps_timezone

Get timezone ID, name, UTC/DST offsets, and local time for coordinates.

maps_weather

Get current weather conditions or forecast — temperature, humidity, wind, UV, precipitation.

maps_air_quality

Get air quality index, pollutant concentrations, and health recommendations by demographic group.

maps_static_map

Generate a map image with markers, paths, or routes — returned inline for the user to see directly.

maps_batch_geocode

Geocode up to 50 addresses in one call — returns coordinates for each.

maps_search_along_route

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Google Map MCP Server safe to use?

Google Map MCP Server has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install Google Map MCP Server?

Google Map MCP Server supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What can Google Map MCP Server do?

Google Map MCP Server provides 18 tools: maps_search_nearby, maps_search_places, maps_place_details, maps_geocode, maps_reverse_geocode and 13 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.

What AI clients work with Google Map MCP Server?

Google Map MCP Server is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.

Is Google Map MCP Server actively maintained?

Google Map MCP Server is actively maintained — last commit was 28 days ago. It has 306 GitHub stars.

	This project	Grounding Lite
Tools	18	3
Geocoding	Yes	No
Step-by-step directions	Yes	No
Elevation	Yes	No
Distance matrix	Yes	No
Place details	Yes	No
Timezone	Yes	No
Weather	Yes	Yes
Air quality	Yes	No
Map images	Yes	No
Composite tools (explore, plan, compare)	Yes	No
Open source	MIT	No
Self-hosted	Yes	Google-managed only
Agent Skill	Yes	No

This project

Grounding Lite

Tools

Geocoding

Yes

Step-by-step directions

Yes

Elevation

Yes

Distance matrix

Yes

Place details

Yes

Timezone

Yes

Weather

Yes

Air quality

Yes

Map images

Yes

Composite tools (explore, plan, compare)

Yes

Open source

MIT

Self-hosted

Yes

Google-managed only

Agent Skill

Yes

Available Tools

Tool	Description
`maps_search_nearby`	Find places near a location by type (restaurant, cafe, hotel, etc.). Supports filtering by radius, rating, and open status.
`maps_search_places`	Free-text place search (e.g., "sushi restaurants in Tokyo"). Supports location bias, rating, open-now filters.
`maps_place_details`	Get full details for a place by its place_id — reviews, phone, website, hours. Optional `maxPhotos` param returns photo URLs.
`maps_geocode`	Convert an address or landmark name into GPS coordinates.
`maps_reverse_geocode`	Convert GPS coordinates into a street address.
`maps_distance_matrix`	Calculate travel distances and times between multiple origins and destinations.
`maps_directions`	Get step-by-step navigation between two points with route details.
`maps_elevation`	Get elevation (meters above sea level) for geographic coordinates.
`maps_timezone`	Get timezone ID, name, UTC/DST offsets, and local time for coordinates.
`maps_weather`	Get current weather conditions or forecast — temperature, humidity, wind, UV, precipitation.
`maps_air_quality`	Get air quality index, pollutant concentrations, and health recommendations by demographic group.
`maps_static_map`	Generate a map image with markers, paths, or routes — returned inline for the user to see directly.
`maps_batch_geocode`	Geocode up to 50 addresses in one call — returns coordinates for each.
`maps_search_along_route`

Tool

Description

maps_search_nearby

Find places near a location by type (restaurant, cafe, hotel, etc.). Supports filtering by radius, rating, and open status.

maps_search_places

Free-text place search (e.g., "sushi restaurants in Tokyo"). Supports location bias, rating, open-now filters.

maps_place_details

Get full details for a place by its place_id — reviews, phone, website, hours. Optional maxPhotos param returns photo URLs.

maps_geocode

Convert an address or landmark name into GPS coordinates.

maps_reverse_geocode

Convert GPS coordinates into a street address.

maps_distance_matrix

Calculate travel distances and times between multiple origins and destinations.

maps_directions

Get step-by-step navigation between two points with route details.

maps_elevation

Get elevation (meters above sea level) for geographic coordinates.

maps_timezone

Get timezone ID, name, UTC/DST offsets, and local time for coordinates.

maps_weather

Get current weather conditions or forecast — temperature, humidity, wind, UV, precipitation.

maps_air_quality

Get air quality index, pollutant concentrations, and health recommendations by demographic group.

maps_static_map

Generate a map image with markers, paths, or routes — returned inline for the user to see directly.

maps_batch_geocode

Geocode up to 50 addresses in one call — returns coordinates for each.

maps_search_along_route

Google Map MCP Server

Install in your client

What Google Map MCP Server does

Test This Server

Why this score

86/100across 5 weighted dimensions

Security

Tools (18)

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Similar servers

Discussion

Google Map MCP Server

Install in your client

What Google Map MCP Server does

Test This Server

Give your AI agent the ability to understand the physical world —
geocode, route, search, and reason about locations.

vs Google Grounding Lite

Quick Start

Special Thanks

Available Tools

Why this score

86/100across 5 weighted dimensions

Security

Tools (18)

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Similar servers

Discussion

Give your AI agent the ability to understand the physical world —
geocode, route, search, and reason about locations.

vs Google Grounding Lite

Quick Start

Special Thanks

Available Tools

Google Map MCP Server

Install in your client

What Google Map MCP Server does

Test This Server

Why this score

86/100across 5 weighted dimensions

Security

Tools (18)

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Similar servers

Discussion

Google Map MCP Server

Install in your client

What Google Map MCP Server does

Test This Server

Give your AI agent the ability to understand the physical world —geocode, route, search, and reason about locations.

vs Google Grounding Lite

Quick Start

Special Thanks

Available Tools

Why this score

86/100across 5 weighted dimensions

Security

Tools (18)

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Similar servers

Discussion

Give your AI agent the ability to understand the physical world —geocode, route, search, and reason about locations.

vs Google Grounding Lite

Quick Start

Special Thanks

Available Tools

Give your AI agent the ability to understand the physical world —
geocode, route, search, and reason about locations.

Give your AI agent the ability to understand the physical world —
geocode, route, search, and reason about locations.