Google Maps Platform MCP Server for Mastra AI 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Google Maps Platform 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-platform": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Google Maps Platform Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Google Maps Platform " +
"using 9 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Google Maps Platform?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Google Maps Platform MCP Server
Connect Google Maps Platform to any AI agent and access the world's most accurate location intelligence — from turn-by-turn directions and distance matrices to rich place details and timezone data.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Google Maps Platform tool infrastructure. Connect 9 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 — Convert any address into precise latitude/longitude coordinates
- Place Details — Get comprehensive info for any business (hours, phone, ratings, reviews)
- Directions & Routing — Calculate routes for driving, walking, cycling, or public transit
- Distance Matrix — Compare travel times and distances between multiple locations
- Nearby Search — Find businesses or points of interest around a specific location
- Elevation & Timezone — Get altitude data and timezone info for any coordinate
The Google Maps Platform MCP Server exposes 9 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 Platform to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Maps Platform 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 9 tools from Google Maps Platform via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Google Maps Platform MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Google Maps Platform through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Google Maps Platform 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 Platform 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 Platform + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Google Maps Platform MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Google Maps Platform, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Google Maps Platform 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 Platform on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Google Maps Platform tools alongside other MCP servers
Google Maps Platform MCP Tools for Mastra AI (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Google Maps Platform to Mastra AI via MCP:
find_place_from_text
Useful to get the Place ID or location before getting details. Find a place based on a text query
geocode_address
g., "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA") and need the exact GPS coordinates. Returns the formatted address and the place_id. Convert a physical address into geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude)
get_directions
Supports modes: "driving" (default), "walking", "bicycling", "transit". Get travel directions between two points
get_distance_matrix
Origins and destinations can be single or multiple addresses/coordinates separated by pipe (|). Calculate travel distance and time for multiple origins and destinations
get_elevation
Input can be single "lat,lng" or multiple locations. Get elevation data for locations on the earth
get_place_details
Requires a valid Place ID obtained from other search tools. Get detailed information about a specific place using its Place ID
get_timezone
Essential for scheduling across time zones. Get timezone information for a specific location
reverse_geocode
Useful for identifying locations from GPS data. Convert GPS coordinates back into a physical address
search_nearby_places
You can filter by "type" (e.g., "restaurant", "gas_station") or "keyword". Radius is in meters. Search for places of interest near a specific coordinate
Example Prompts for Google Maps Platform in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Google Maps Platform immediately.
"Find the address for 'Statue of Liberty'."
"Get directions from Times Square to Central Park."
"Find coffee shops near 'Pike Place Market'."
Troubleshooting Google Maps Platform MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Google Maps Platform to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpGoogle Maps Platform + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Maps Platform 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 Platform to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.