Google Maps

MCP server for the Google Maps API. Location services, routes, and place details

artifact

1. maps_geocode
   • Converting addresses to coordinates
   • Input: address (String)
   • Returns: location, formatted_address, place_id
2. maps_reverse_geocode
   • Converting coordinates to addresses
   • Input:
     • latitude (figures)
     • longitude (figures)
   • Returns: formatted_address, place_id, address_components
3. maps_search_places
   • Search for locations using text queries
   • Input:
     • query (String)
     • location (optional): {latitude: number, longitude: number}
     • radius (optional): digital (meters, max. 50,000)
   • Returns: an array of locations containing names, addresses, and locations
4. maps_place_details
   • Get detailed information about a location
   • Input: place_id (String)
   • Returns: name, address, contact info, ratings, reviews, hours of operation
5. maps_distance_matrix
   • Calculate the distance and time between points
   • Input:
     • origins (String [])
     • destinations (String [])
     • mode (Optional): "Drive" | "Walk" | "Bike" | "Transit"
   • Return: Distance and Duration Matrix
6. maps_elevation
   • Get elevation data for the location
   • Input: locations ({latitude, longitude} array)
   • Return: Elevation data for each point
7. maps_directions
   • Route between acquisition points
   • Input:
     • origin (String)
     • destination (String)
     • mode (Optional): "Drive" | "Walk" | "Bike" | "Transit"
   • Back: Route details with steps, distance, duration

set up

API key

on the basis ofGet a Google Maps API key here. The

Use with Claude Desktop

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json ::

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i".
        "--rm".
        "-e".
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY".
        "mcp/google-maps"
      ],.
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY":""
      }
    }
  }
}

a license

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means that you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT license. For more details, see the LICENSE file in the project repository.