Google Maps Platform MCP Server for Windsurf 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Google Maps Platform through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps-platform": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Google Maps Platform tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Maps Platform MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Google Maps Platform
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Google Maps Platform, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Google Maps Platform MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Google Maps Platform through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Google Maps Platform + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Google Maps Platform MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Google Maps Platform and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Google Maps Platform tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Google Maps Platform and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Google Maps Platform data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Google Maps Platform MCP Tools for Windsurf (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Google Maps Platform to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Google Maps Platform to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Google Maps Platform + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Maps Platform MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Google Maps Platform with your favorite client
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Connect Google Maps Platform to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.