How to Use the Google Maps MCP in VS Code Copilot
Deploy Google Maps tools across your team with the VS Code Copilot MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Google Maps MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Google Maps to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Coordinate geocoding in VS Code Copilot
Convert addresses to latitude and longitude using the `geocode` tool. It is built for team-wide use in your shared repository config. This ensures every developer uses the same source of truth for location data. It removes the need for individual API setups across your team.
Search places via Google Maps in VS Code Copilot
Find businesses and get venue details with `place_search` and `place_details`. Your team can pull this data into their development environment instantly. This makes it easy to verify location data during the build process. You keep your team aligned with real-world information.
Calculate routes with the VS Code Copilot MCP Server
Use the `directions` tool to get traffic-aware routes and ETAs. It provides a standardized way to test your routing logic across the entire engineering team. This prevents configuration drift. Everyone works with the same routing tool definitions in your project.
Set up Google Maps MCP in VS Code Copilot
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create.vscode/mcp.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Google Maps MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your
.vscode/mcp.json. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Switch to Agent mode
Open Copilot Chat (
Cmd+Shift+I/Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes. - 4
Verify the connection
In the Copilot Chat input, type
#to list available tools. You should see the Google Maps tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Google Maps transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Google Maps. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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Common questions about Google Maps MCP in VS Code Copilot
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