How to Use the LocationIQ MCP in Claude Code

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Headless geocoding for Claude Code

Run `search` and `reverse` geocoding directly from your terminal as part of a script. It's perfect for batch processing address lists during build jobs. You don't need a browser or a GUI to get precise location data. Just pipe the output of these tools into your next shell command.

Automate routing and timezone checks

Use `directions` to verify route calculations inside your automated test suite. It ensures your logic holds up before you push your code to production. Querying `timezone` helps you manage event scheduling in your backend services. It gives you reliable data without manual overhead.

Programmatic map generation

Request static maps with `static_map` to include in your build artifacts or automated reports. The tool returns the URL for your pipeline to process. Combine this with `nearby` to generate reports on POI density around specific points. It's a powerful way to add spatial awareness to your CLI tools.

Setup guide

Set up LocationIQ MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see locationiq-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest LocationIQ transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available LocationIQ tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http locationiq-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the LocationIQ MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "locationiq-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Get your connection token →

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Common questions about LocationIQ MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to add the server with the transport flag. Run 'claude mcp add' followed by the server details.

It is. The MCP server runs as a headless process, making it ideal for shell scripts and automated pipeline tasks.

You can. Since it supports standard transports, you can include it in your CI/CD environment to perform location lookups during every build.

Set it as an environment variable before starting your session. The server picks it up automatically to handle authentication.

The server acts as a pass-through for your raw address queries. It does not persist your location information or store any logs after the call completes.

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