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Google Maps MCP
by Anthropic
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Access Google Maps data — geocoding, directions, place search, and distance calculations.
2,200stars
380forks
7,600views
TypeScript
MIT
Updated March 11, 2026
#google-maps#geocoding#directions#places#mcp
Add to Claude Desktop
Paste this into your claude_desktop_config.json file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps"
]
}
}
}Config file location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
Installation
GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your-key npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps
Key Features
Geocode addresses to coordinates
Get turn-by-turn directions
Search for nearby places
Calculate distances and travel times
Place details and reviews
Compatibility
claude✓ Yes
openai✓ Yes
langchain✗ No
Maintenance Healthfair
Freshness10/40
Issue response15/30
Org backing15/20
Longevity3/10
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Server Info
Categoryapi
LanguageTypeScript
LicenseMIT
StatusACTIVE
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