Mapillary MCP Server for Claude Code 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Mapillary as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add mapillary --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Mapillary MCP Server
Connect to Mapillary and access the world's largest street-level imagery platform through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Mapillary as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 7 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Mapillary data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Image Search — Search street-level images by geographic bounding box
- Image Details — Get image metadata including GPS coordinates, capture date, compass angle and sequence
- Sequence Search — Find image sequences (connected images along routes) by area
- Map Features — Search detected traffic signs, objects and road markings by area
- Object Detections — Get all detected objects in a specific image
The Mapillary MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Mapillary to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Mapillary MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Mapillary
Ask Claude: "Using Mapillary, show me...". 7 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Mapillary MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Mapillary through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Mapillary tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Mapillary + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Mapillary MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Mapillary tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Mapillary nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Mapillary outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Mapillary status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Mapillary MCP Tools for Claude Code (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Mapillary to Claude Code via MCP:
get_detection_value
Returns the detected value, type, GPS coordinates and image association. Get details for a specific object detection
get_image
Returns image ID, capture date/time, GPS coordinates, compass angle, sequence ID, organization and thumbnail URL. Use fields parameter to request additional data like "geometry,compass_angle,captured_at,sequence,thumb_256_url,thumb_1024_url,altitude". Get details for a specific Mapillary image
get_image_detections
Returns detection values, types, geometry and confidence scores. Get object detections for a specific image
get_map_features
Returns feature type, value, GPS coordinates and detection confidence. Useful for traffic sign inventory and road infrastructure analysis. Search map features (traffic signs, objects) by area
get_sequence
Returns sequence ID, creation date and related images. Get details for a specific image sequence
search_images
Returns image IDs, coordinates, capture dates, compass angles and sequence IDs. Bbox format: min_lon,min_lat,max_lon,max_lat (e.g. "-0.15,51.50,-0.10,51.52" for central London). Search street-level images by geographic area
search_sequences
Returns sequence IDs and metadata for all sequences that pass through the area. Search image sequences by geographic area
Example Prompts for Mapillary in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Mapillary immediately.
"Find street-level images in central London."
"Search for traffic signs in São Paulo."
"Get object detections for image abc123."
Troubleshooting Mapillary MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Mapillary to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Mapillary + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Mapillary MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Mapillary with your favorite client
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Connect Mapillary to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.