NearbySearch MCP Server

An MCP server for nearby place searches with IP-based location detection.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the NearbySearch MCP Server?

An MCP server for nearby place searches with IP-based location detection.

The short version

  • IP-based Location Detection — Uses ipapi.co to determine your current location
  • Google Places Integration — Searches for nearby places based on keywords and optional type filters
  • Simple Interface — Single tool endpoint with customizable radius

What it needs from you

  • Python 3.10+ - Google Cloud Platform API Key with Places API enabled - Internet connection

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the NearbySearch MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nearby-search": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": ["--directory", "path/to/nearby-search-mcp", "run", "main.py"],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "your google api key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

  • Python 3.10+ - Google Cloud Platform API Key with Places API enabled - Internet connection
VariableDescriptionRequired
GOOGLE_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Frequently asked questions

Python 3.10 or higher, a Google Cloud Platform API key with Places API enabled, and an internet connection.