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Google Maps MCP Server

Google Maps MCP Server

Integration of Google Maps API for comprehensive geospatial data processing and location-based services within the Model Context Protocol framework

MapsApiGeospatial

Google Maps MCP Server 🔗

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides a comprehensive integration with the Google Maps API, offering powerful geospatial data processing capabilities and location-based services. This implementation delivers a wide range of functionalities designed to enhance mapping and location-based applications.

Features

  • Geocode: Transforms addresses into geographical coordinates, facilitating precise location mapping.

  • Reverse Geocode: Converts coordinates back into human-readable addresses, essential for understanding geographical data points.

  • Search Places: Enables text-based searches to identify and locate various places, enhancing data retrieval and user interactions.

  • Get Place Details: Retrieves comprehensive information on specified places, critical for delivering detailed and enriched user experiences.

  • Get Distance Matrix: Calculates distances and estimated travel times between multiple points, useful for planning routes and logistics.

  • Get Elevation: Provides elevation data based on location inputs, beneficial for topographical assessments and planning.

  • Get Directions: Offers route navigation capabilities, essential for planning travel itineraries efficiently.

Use Cases

The Google Maps MCP server can be utilized in various scenarios:

  • Logistics and Route Planning: The get_distance_matrix and get_directions features facilitate efficient route planning, optimizing delivery and travel schedules by calculating precise distances and travel times.

  • Location-based Applications: The geocode and reverse_geocode tools are ideal for applications relying on accurate location data, such as real estate or travel apps, by transforming addresses to coordinates and vice versa.

  • Tourism and Navigation: With the search_places and get_place_details functionalities, tourism apps can provide users with detailed information and search capabilities for tourist attractions, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.

  • Environmental and Planning Tools: Leveraging the get_elevation feature, environmental agencies can assess elevation data for terrain analysis and urban planning.

  • Custom Application Development: Under the MIT License, developers can freely use and modify the server, encouraging custom projects that require geospatial data manipulation through the Google Maps API.

The setup requires a Google Maps API key and configuration with Claude Desktop. This integration enables developers to create robust, map-based applications while maintaining the flexibility offered by open licensing.