ArcGIS MCP Server
Automate mapping and spatial analysis via ArcGIS — perform geocoding, route solving, vehicle routing, and calculate origin-destination matrices from any AI agent.
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What is the ArcGIS MCP Server?
The ArcGIS MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to ArcGIS via 10 tools. Automate mapping and spatial analysis via ArcGIS — perform geocoding, route solving, vehicle routing, and calculate origin-destination matrices from any AI agent. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate ArcGIS
Ask your AI agent "What is the closest address to coordinates -117.19, 34.05?" and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real ArcGIS data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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ArcGIS MCP Server capabilities
10 toolsAddresses must be provided as an ArcGIS-compatible JSON array string. Geocode a bulk batch of up to 1000 addresses
Calculate travel time and distances between multiple origins and destinations
Facilities specified as lon,lat. Calculate drive-time, walk-time, or travel-distance service areas
Use this to turn text addresses into latitude and longitude. Find an address or place using ArcGIS Geocoding
g., USA, BRA, FRA). Ensures results are geographically bounded. Find an address filtered by a specific country
Coordinate format must be lon,lat (e.g. -117.19,34.05). Discover the closest address to a specific location (lon,lat)
Point sequence must be provided as lon,lat;lon,lat. Returns detailed turn-by-turn directions, travel time, and distance. Find the best route between two or more locations
Takes an ArcGIS Orders JSON mapping string detailing the stops. Solve a Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) for a fleet
Use this to help users select valid addresses before performing a full geocode request. Get autocomplete suggestions for partial addresses or place names
Get autocomplete suggestions biased towards a specific location
What the ArcGIS MCP Server unlocks
Connect your ArcGIS account to any AI agent and take full control of your location and spatial intelligence through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Geocoding & Reverse Geocoding — Convert street addresses to coordinates instantly or discover the closest address to a specific longitude/latitude pair
- Batch Geocoding — Process bulk batches of up to 1000 geographical addresses in a single AI operation
- Route Solving — Calculate the optimal route between multiple stops, complete with turn-by-turn directions, travel time, and precise distances
- Vehicle Routing — Solve complex Vehicle Routing Problems (VRP) to optimize fleets and logistics deliveries
- Service Area Analysis — Calculate drive-time, walk-time, or travel-distance polygons reachable from a specific facility
- Origin-Destination Matrices — Compute travel constraints and cost matrices between multiple origins and tracking destinations
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your ArcGIS Developer API Key
3. Start exploring and calculating spatial data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more switching tabs to specialized GIS dashboards. Your AI agent acts as a fully integrated geoprocessing command center.
Who is this for?
- Logistics teams — optimize fleet routes, trace deliveries, and calculate exact driving times without leaving your operations workflow
- Retail businesses — map out service areas and understand the geographic reach of your new store locations
- Real estate agents — automate batch address queries and enrich property listings with hyper-local context
- Data scientists — clean and resolve coordinate anomalies using the powerful ArcGIS suggestion engine
Frequently asked questions about the ArcGIS MCP Server
Can my AI agent process a spreadsheet of hundreds of addresses into coordinates automatically?
Yes. Simply share an array or JSON of addresses, and your agent can use the batch geocoding tool to process up to 1000 records in a single API call, returning precise latitude and longitude faster than any manual lookup.
How can I figure out the optimal driving route between 5 delivery stops?
Share the coordinates of your multiple stops (lon,lat) with your AI agent. It utilizes the ArcGIS route solving engine to compute the fastest sequential path and returns a detailed breakdown of turn-by-turn directions and exact travel estimates.
Can I search for a location but strictly within a particular country?
Absolutely. You can request the agent to geocode a place and pass a specific ISO country code (e.g., FRA for France, USA for United States). This ensures your spatial results are strictly bounded to that region, ideal for local datasets.
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Connect ArcGIS with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
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