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Google Maps MCP Server

Connects AI assistants to the Google Maps Platform through MCP, enabling geocoding, directions, and place search using the Google Maps API.

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What This Server Exposes

Tools

geocodedirectionssearch_places

Resources

  • •location data
  • •route information
  • •place details

Setup Instructions

  1. 1Create a Google Cloud project and enable the Geocoding, Directions, and Places APIs
  2. 2Generate an API key with appropriate restrictions
  3. 3Add the Google Maps server config to your Claude Desktop configuration
  4. 4Set the GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY environment variable
  5. 5Restart Claude Desktop

Configuration

Claude Desktop Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables

GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY
Google Maps Platform API key with the required APIs enabled (Geocoding, Directions, Places)
Required🔒 Secret

Server Manifest

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Compatibility

Claude DesktopClaude Code
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Safety Notes

Keep your Google Maps API key secret and restrict it by IP address and API scope in the Google Cloud Console. Unrestricted keys can lead to unexpected billing charges if exposed.

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