What Mapbox APIs does this MCP server support?

The server provides access to Mapbox's core geospatial APIs including geocoding, POI search, directions, and isochrones. Check the Mapbox API documentation for the full list of supported endpoints and parameters.

How do I authenticate with the Mapbox MCP server?

Set the MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable with your Mapbox API token before running the server. You can generate a token in your Mapbox account dashboard.

Is this server self-hosted or cloud-hosted?

The server is available as a hosted HTTP endpoint at https://mcp.mapbox.com/mcp, or you can install it locally using npx @mapbox/mcp-server@99.0.0-dev and run it yourself.

What are rate limits and pricing for Mapbox API calls through this server?

Pricing and rate limits depend on your Mapbox account plan. Refer to Mapbox's pricing page and API documentation for details on request quotas and costs.

Can I use this server without a Mapbox account?

No, a valid MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN is required. You must create a Mapbox account and generate an API token to use this MCP server.

MCP ServerHTTPOfficialv99.0.0-dev

Mapbox MCP Server

Query Mapbox geospatial APIs for geocoding, POI search, directions, and isochrones. Built for developers integrating location intelligence into AI workflows.

io.github.mapbox/mcp-server

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Hosted URL

https://mcp.mapbox.com/mcp

Transport

HTTP

Auth

1 required env var

What the Mapbox MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Query Mapbox geospatial APIs for geocoding, POI search, directions, and isochrones. Built for developers integrating location intelligence into AI workflows.

Connect to Mapbox

Hosted endpoint — paste into any MCP client.

https://mcp.mapbox.com/mcp

Environment variables

Configuration this server reads at startup.

MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKENRequiredSecret
Your Mapbox access token

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for Mapbox.

Source repository

Example prompts for Mapbox

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Mapbox.

Geocode the address 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and return coordinates
Find nearby restaurants within a 5-minute walk isochrone from this location
Get turn-by-turn directions between two coordinates using the Mapbox Directions API
Search for points of interest matching a query in a specific geographic bounding box

Mapbox MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running Mapbox.

What Mapbox APIs does this MCP server support?
The server provides access to Mapbox's core geospatial APIs including geocoding, POI search, directions, and isochrones. Check the Mapbox API documentation for the full list of supported endpoints and parameters.
How do I authenticate with the Mapbox MCP server?
Set the MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable with your Mapbox API token before running the server. You can generate a token in your Mapbox account dashboard.
Is this server self-hosted or cloud-hosted?
The server is available as a hosted HTTP endpoint at https://mcp.mapbox.com/mcp, or you can install it locally using npx @mapbox/mcp-server@99.0.0-dev and run it yourself.
What are rate limits and pricing for Mapbox API calls through this server?
Pricing and rate limits depend on your Mapbox account plan. Refer to Mapbox's pricing page and API documentation for details on request quotas and costs.
Can I use this server without a Mapbox account?
No, a valid MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN is required. You must create a Mapbox account and generate an API token to use this MCP server.

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