Google Maps MCP
Integrate powerful geospatial capabilities into your AI workflows with the Google Maps MCP server. This official server provides access to location search, place details, distance calculations, and directions. It enables AI models to understand geographic context, find local businesses, and plan routes with precision using Google's world-class mapping data.
How to Install
1. Ensure you have an MCP client installed (e.g., Claude Desktop)
2. Click 'Visit Source' below to get the code or package
3. Follow the README instructions in the project
4. Add the server configuration to your MCP client config file
Configuration Example (claude_desktop_config.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps"
],
"env": {
"GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}Key Features
Search for places and businesses globally
Get detailed place information including ratings and reviews
Calculate distances and travel times
Retrieve step-by-step directions for multiple modes of transport
Server Details
Integrate powerful geospatial capabilities into your AI workflows with the Google Maps MCP server. This official server provides access to location search, place details, distance calculations, and directions. It enables AI models to understand geographic context, find local businesses, and plan routes with precision using Google's world-class mapping data.
Visit Source / Official Link
Go to the official repository for source code, docs, and installation.
GitHub