Google Maps MCP Server

Powerful geospatial capabilities through Google Maps API integration. Provides geocoding, directions, place search, and elevation data for location-aware applications.

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Configuration

MCP Settings Configuration

{
  "google-maps": {
    "stdio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps"
      ]
    },
    "env": {
      "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "your_google_maps_api_key_here"
    }
  }
}

Source Code

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Available Tools & Methods

maps_geocode(address)

Convert an address into geographic coordinates

Parameters: address (string): address to geocode

maps_reverse_geocode(latitude, longitude)

Convert coordinates into an address

Parameters: latitude (number), longitude (number)

maps_search_places(query, location, radius)

Search for places using Google Places API

Parameters: query (string), location (object, optional), radius (number, optional)

maps_place_details(place_id)

Get detailed information about a specific place

Parameters: place_id (string): place ID to get details for

maps_distance_matrix(origins, destinations, mode)

Calculate travel distance and time for multiple origins and destinations

Parameters: origins (array), destinations (array), mode (string, optional)

maps_elevation(locations)

Get elevation data for locations on the earth

Parameters: locations (array): array of location objects

maps_directions(origin, destination, mode)

Get directions between two points

Parameters: origin (string), destination (string), mode (string, optional)

Authorization Guide

# Installation ## Get Your Google Maps API Key 1. Visit https://console.cloud.google.com/google/maps-apis/credentials 2. Get your API key from your dashboard 3. Set the environment variable: ```bash export GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY="your_google_maps_api_key" ```