MCP ServerSTDIOOfficialv0.0.52

Google Maps MCP Server

Query Google Maps data including geocoding, place search, directions, and weather via 18 integrated tools. Built for developers building AI agents that need real-time location and routing intelligence.

io.github.cablate/google-map

Hosted URL

Local install

Transport

STDIO

Auth

1 required env var

What the Google Maps MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Query Google Maps data including geocoding, place search, directions, and weather via 18 integrated tools. Built for developers building AI agents that need real-time location and routing intelligence.

Connect to Google Maps

Local install — runs as a subprocess.

npx @cablate/mcp-google-map@0.0.52

Environment variables

Configuration this server reads at startup.

  • GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEYRequiredSecret

    Google Maps API key (get one at https://console.cloud.google.com)

  • GOOGLE_MAPS_ENABLED_TOOLS

    Comma-separated tool names to enable. Omit or * for all 18 tools.

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for Google Maps.

Example prompts for Google Maps

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Google Maps.

  • Geocode the address 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and return latitude and longitude
  • Find nearby restaurants within 5km of my current location
  • Get turn-by-turn directions from San Francisco to Los Angeles
  • What's the current weather and forecast for New York City

Google Maps MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running Google Maps.

  • How do I set up the Google Maps MCP server?

    Install via `npx @cablate/mcp-google-map@0.0.52`, then set the required `GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY` environment variable with a key from https://console.cloud.google.com. Optionally use `GOOGLE_MAPS_ENABLED_TOOLS` to enable specific tools or leave it unset to enable all 18.

  • What are the 18 tools available in this server?

    The registry lists geocoding, place search, directions, and weather as core capabilities. See the `GOOGLE_MAPS_ENABLED_TOOLS` env var documentation or the server's tool list for the complete set of 18 tools.

  • Do I need a Google Maps API key?

    Yes, `GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY` is required. You can obtain one free at https://console.cloud.google.com by creating a project and enabling the Maps APIs.

  • Can I enable only specific tools instead of all 18?

    Yes. Set the `GOOGLE_MAPS_ENABLED_TOOLS` environment variable to a comma-separated list of tool names you want to use. Omit it or use `*` to enable all tools.

  • What transport protocol does this server use?

    The server uses stdio (standard input/output) for communication, making it compatible with any MCP client that supports the stdio transport.

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