Google Maps MCP Server for Mastra AI 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Google Maps through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"google-maps": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Google Maps Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Google Maps " +
"using 4 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Google Maps?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Google Maps MCP Server
Connect your Google Maps Platform account to any AI agent and take full control of your geospatial intelligence, place discovery, and routing through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Google Maps tool infrastructure. Connect 4 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Geocoding Orchestration — Convert physical addresses or location names into precise geographic coordinates (Latitude/Longitude) translating human readable locations into spatial API bounds flawlessly
- Place Discovery — Finds physical entities within Google Maps database matching text queries like 'Restaurants in New York', retrieving critical PlaceIDs for deep introspection natively
- Rich Metadata Retrieval — Retrieve deep details of specific places including phone numbers, user reviews, opening hours, and websites using PlaceIDs to bypass generic search arrays synchronously
- Route & ETA Calculation — Triggers routing engine identifying physical transit maps resolving directions, distance, and optimal time calculations between origin and destination bounds flawlessly
- Travel Mode Support — Execute directions queries for driving, walking, bicycling, or transit modes to verify travel logistics and ETAs synchronously across your environment
- Geospatial Intelligence — Analyze specific localized coordinates to verify presence and proximity of businesses or landmarks within the Google Maps ecosystem securely
The Google Maps MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Google Maps to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Maps MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 4 tools from Google Maps via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Google Maps MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Google Maps through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Google Maps without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Google Maps tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Google Maps + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Google Maps MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Google Maps, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Google Maps as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Google Maps on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Google Maps tools alongside other MCP servers
Google Maps MCP Tools for Mastra AI (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect Google Maps to Mastra AI via MCP:
directions
Calculate ETA, distance, and optimal route directions between origin and destination
geocode
Convert an address or location name into precise geographic coordinates (Latitude / Longitude)
place_details
Get deep details of a specific Place (Phone number, reviews, opening hours, website) using its PlaceID
place_search
Search for businesses, restaurants, or spots (e.g. "Pizza in New York", "Hospitals near me")
Example Prompts for Google Maps in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Google Maps immediately.
"Geocode this address: '1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA'"
"Find pizza restaurants in Brooklyn and show me details for the best one"
"Get directions from San Francisco to San Jose by train"
Troubleshooting Google Maps MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Google Maps to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpGoogle Maps + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Maps MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect Google Maps to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.