Google Maps MCP Server
by cablatecommunityv0.0.50
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This MCP server provides AI-powered geospatial tools for geocoding, routing, searching, and reasoning about locations using Google Maps APIs. It supports multiple modes of operation including stdio, StreamableHTTP, and standalone CLI execution.
From the registry: 18 Google Maps tools for AI agents — geocode, search, directions, weather, and more.
Install & configure
Prerequisites
- requiredGoogle Maps API keyEnable Places API (New) and Routes API in your Google Cloud project and create an API keyhttps://console.cloud.google.com
Install in your client
Paste into the AI you're chatting with — it will figure out the rest
Please install the `google-map` MCP server into my current AI client (that's you).
Required prerequisites (do these first if not already done):
- **Google Maps API key** — Enable Places API (New) and Routes API in your Google Cloud project and create an API key (https://console.cloud.google.com)
Canonical MCP server config (stdio transport):
- command: `npx`
- args: ["-y","@cablate/mcp-google-map","--stdio"]
- required environment variables:
- `GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY`: Google Maps API key (example: `<your-api-key>`)
- optional environment variables:
- `GOOGLE_MAPS_ENABLED_TOOLS`: Comma-separated subset of enabled tools (defaults to all 18) (example: `maps_geocode,maps_directions,maps_search_places`)
Note: Also supports HTTP mode via `--port` and an exec CLI for one-shot calls.
Add this MCP server to my current client's config in the correct format for you. If you need secrets or credentials I haven't provided, ASK me — do not invent values or leave raw placeholders. After adding it, tell me how to verify the server is connected.Note: Also supports HTTP mode via `--port` and an exec CLI for one-shot calls.
Tools (18)
maps_search_nearby
Find places near a location by type (restaurant, cafe, hotel, etc.).
maps_search_places
Free-text place search (e.g., 'sushi restaurants in Tokyo').
maps_place_details
Get full details for a place by its place_id.
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.
maps_elevation
Get elevation for geographic coordinates.
maps_timezone
Get timezone ID, name, and local time for coordinates.
maps_weather
Get current weather conditions or forecast.
maps_air_quality
Get air quality index and health recommendations.
maps_static_map
Generate a map image with markers, paths, or routes.
maps_batch_geocode
Geocode up to 50 addresses in one call.
Environment variables
GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEYrequiredAPI key for accessing Google Maps services.Packages
@cablate/mcp-google-map
npmv0.0.50transport: stdio
Details
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- MIT
- Released
- Mar 27, 2026
- Last commit
- Mar 27, 2026
- Registry name
- io.github.cablate/google-map