SafeGraph MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add SafeGraph 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add safegraph --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About SafeGraph MCP Server
Empower your AI with direct connectivity to SafeGraph, the foundational geospatial and mobility dataset trusted by top analytics and enterprise organizations globally. This robust integration converts your AI into an expert geographical analyst capable of retrieving precise intelligence surrounding global structures, Points of Interest (POIs), and detailed patterns—all without touching complex database pipelines.
Claude Code registers SafeGraph as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where SafeGraph data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Rich Context on POIs — Fetch exhaustive lists of businesses or brands within targeted radii (
search_distance_radius,search_brand_places). You can also slice the results according to their designated NAICS industry codes region-to-region (search_industry_naics). - Deep Geospatial Footprints — Look up exact WKT polygons for targeted individual buildings (
lookup_building_geometry) or identify everything bounded inside designated custom city borders (search_wkt_polygon). Understand structural hierarchies immediately by querying parent containers like malls or industrial complexes (lookup_parent_polygon). - Pedestrian and Mobility Insights — Audit recent visit metrics, dwell times, and absolute foot traffic measurements attached to individual structures leveraging historical aggregation points (
lookup_place_patterns). - Native GraphQL Exploration — Pass perfectly structured GraphQL queries straight to the root mapping infrastructure for fully-unlocked edge cases (
graphql_raw_query). Request and resolve bulk Placekeys efficiently on demand (batch_lookup_placekeys).
The SafeGraph MCP Server exposes 10 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 SafeGraph to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph
Ask Claude: "Using SafeGraph, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the SafeGraph MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph 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
SafeGraph + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the SafeGraph MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed SafeGraph tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query SafeGraph nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe SafeGraph outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query SafeGraph status endpoints and alert on anomalies
SafeGraph MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect SafeGraph to Claude Code via MCP:
batch_lookup_placekeys
Provide them as a JSON array. Performs multiple Placekey lookups in a single request
graphql_raw_query
Provide the query string and optional variables. Executes a raw GraphQL query against the SafeGraph API
lookup_building_geometry
Retrieves the building footprint (polygon) for a specific Placekey
lookup_parent_polygon
Identifies the parent Placekey for a location (e.g., mall or airport)
lookup_place_patterns
Retrieves historical foot traffic patterns for a specific Placekey
lookup_placekey
Retrieves detailed attributes for a specific location by its Placekey
search_brand_places
g., "Starbucks") in a specific city. Searches for locations of a specific brand in a city
search_distance_radius
Specify lat, lon, and radius in meters. Searches for places within a specific radius from a point
search_industry_naics
Searches for places by NAICS industry code and region
search_wkt_polygon
Finds all places within a specific geometric polygon (WKT)
Example Prompts for SafeGraph in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with SafeGraph immediately.
"Search for all the Starbucks branches strictly inside the city of Seattle, WA."
"Check what the detailed building geometry polygon is for Placekey '22m-xyz-1234'."
"Can you gather the historical pedestrian traffic patterns evaluating typical visit frequencies around Placekey '123-abc-987'?"
Troubleshooting SafeGraph MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting SafeGraph to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
SafeGraph + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph with your favorite client
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Connect SafeGraph to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.