18 Google Maps tools for AI agents — geocode, search, directions, weather, air quality, local rank tracking, map images via MCP server or standalone
18 Google Maps tools for AI agents — geocode, search, directions, weather, air quality, local rank tracking, map images via MCP server or standalone CLI
maps_search_nearby — Find places near a location by type (restaurant, cafe, hotel, etc.). Supports filtering by radius, rating, and open status.maps_search_places — Free-text place search (e.g., "sushi restaurants in Tokyo"). Supports location bias, rating, open-now filters.maps_place_details — Get full details for a place by its place_id — reviews, phone, website, hours. Optional maxPhotos param returns photo URLs.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. Driving mode supports avoid_tolls and avoid_highways.maps_directions — Get step-by-step navigation between two points with route details. Driving mode supports avoid_tolls and avoid_highways.maps_elevation — Get elevation (meters above sea level) for geographic coordinates.maps_timezone — Get timezone ID, name, UTC/DST offsets, and local time for coordinates.maps_weather — Get current weather conditions or forecast — temperature, humidity, wind, UV, precipitation.maps_air_quality — Get air quality index, pollutant concentrations, and health recommendations by demographic group.maps_static_map — Generate a map image with markers, paths, or routes — returned inline for the user to see directly.maps_batch_geocode — Geocode up to 50 addresses in one call — returns coordinates for each.maps_search_along_route — Search for places along a route between two points — ranked by minimal detour time.Compare MCP servers by category, or browse hosted MCP servers if you prefer an endpoint over a local process.
Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Group | Tools |
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@cablate/mcp-google-map",
"--stdio"
],
"env": {
"GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY | Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration. | Check documentation |
Provides a command-line and API-based coding assistant utilizing OpenAI APIs, function calling, and streaming.
Provides a production-ready template for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with TypeScript.
Solar, weather, and climate data from NASA POWER. No key required.
Historical climate data, temperatures, precipitation, and normals
Geopolitical risk score and theme board. Published kill criterion. Measured state, not forecasts.
Local-first air-quality MCP for AI agents — AirGradient, AirThings, PurpleAir, IQAir, Awair.