Question 1

What authentication does the server require?

Accepted Answer

You must set the `KAKAO_API_KEY` environment variable with your Kakao REST API key, obtained from the Kakao Developers console.

Question 2

How do I enable the Kakao Map API?

Accepted Answer

In your Kakao application settings, navigate to Kakao Map and set the status to ON. Existing apps may require additional permission requests.

Question 3

What parameters does the tool accept?

Accepted Answer

The tool `kakao_map_place_recommender` accepts a single required parameter `query`, which is a Korean keyword describing the place type and location.

Question 4

What credentials does it need?

Accepted Answer

It reads `KAKAO_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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