Mapbox MCP Server for Google ADK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Mapbox as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="mapbox_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Mapbox "
"using 8 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Mapbox MCP Server
Connect to Mapbox and access world-class location services through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports Mapbox as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 8 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
What you can do
- Geocoding — Convert addresses, place names and POIs to coordinates and structured addresses
- Reverse Geocoding — Convert GPS coordinates to human-readable addresses
- Directions — Get driving, walking and cycling routes with step-by-step instructions
- Distance Matrix — Calculate travel times and distances between multiple locations
- Isochrones — Show areas reachable within a specific time or distance
- Elevation — Get elevation data for any coordinates
- Static Maps — Generate map image URLs for any location
- Nearby Search — Find points of interest near coordinates
The Mapbox MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK 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 Mapbox to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Mapbox MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 8 tools from Mapbox via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Mapbox MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Mapbox through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Mapbox
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Mapbox tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Mapbox + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Mapbox MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Mapbox and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Mapbox tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Mapbox regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Mapbox
Mapbox MCP Tools for Google ADK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Mapbox to Google ADK via MCP:
geocode
Returns the place name, coordinates, address components (street, city, state, postal code, country), place type and bounding box. Use this to find coordinates for use with directions, distance matrix and other tools. Convert a place name to coordinates
get_directions
Returns route distance, duration, geometry, step-by-step instructions and maneuver data. Supports driving (mapbox/driving), walking (mapbox/walking) and cycling (mapbox/cycling) profiles. Coordinates are semicolon-separated "longitude,latitude" pairs (e.g. "-77.0365,38.8977;-74.006,40.7128" for DC to NYC). Get driving, walking or cycling directions
get_distance_matrix
Useful for logistics, delivery routing and travel planning. Returns a matrix of durations (seconds) and distances (meters) between all source-destination pairs. Coordinates are semicolon-separated "lon,lat" pairs. Supports driving, walking and cycling profiles. Get travel times between multiple origins and destinations
get_elevation
Useful for hiking, aviation and geographic research. Coordinates are comma-separated "lon,lat" pairs. Get elevation for coordinates
get_isochrone
Returns polygon contours showing the reachable area. Useful for determining service areas, commute ranges and accessibility. Coordinates are "lon,lat". Get reachable area within a time or distance
get_static_map
Returns a direct image URL that can be used in markdown, HTML or downloaded. Supports customizable zoom level and image dimensions. Generate a static map image for a location
reverse_geocode
Returns the nearest address, city, state, country and other location details. Convert coordinates to an address
search_nearby
Returns nearby places with names, addresses, categories, distances and coordinates. Use query to search for specific types of places (e.g. "restaurant", "gas station", "hotel"). Search for places near coordinates
Example Prompts for Mapbox in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Mapbox immediately.
"Geocode '1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC'."
"Get driving directions from San Francisco to Los Angeles."
"Show me the area reachable within 15 minutes driving from Times Square, NYC."
Troubleshooting Mapbox MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Mapbox to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkMapbox + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Mapbox MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Connect Mapbox to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.