Google Maps MCP Server

Geocode addresses, search places, calculate driving distances, and retrieve point-of-interest details.

What it does

Official Model Context Protocol server for Google Maps Platform. Gives AI models the ability to convert addresses to coordinates, search nearby businesses, calculate travel distances, and retrieve place ratings and opening hours.

Installation & Setup

Level: beginner

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps"],
      "env": { "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "AIza..." }
    }
  }
}
```

Prerequisites: Google Cloud Platform account with Places and Directions API enabled.

Security & Privacy Notes

Requires a standard Google Maps API key.

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