Bring Geocoding
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Google Maps Platform to Windsurf and start using all 9 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the 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.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Google Maps API Key
- Start navigating and discovering locations from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Google Maps provides the gold standard in global mapping data, used by millions of developers.
Who is this for?
- Travelers — Get precise directions, travel times, and find nearby amenities like restaurants or gas stations
- Logistics Coordinators — Calculate efficient routes and compare travel times for multiple stops
- Developers — Integrate accurate geocoding and rich place data into their applications
Built-in capabilities (9)
Useful to get the Place ID or location before getting details. Find a place based on a text query
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)
Supports modes: "driving" (default), "walking", "bicycling", "transit". Get travel directions between two points
Origins and destinations can be single or multiple addresses/coordinates separated by pipe (|). Calculate travel distance and time for multiple origins and destinations
Input can be single "lat,lng" or multiple locations. Get elevation data for locations on the earth
Requires a valid Place ID obtained from other search tools. Get detailed information about a specific place using its Place ID
Essential for scheduling across time zones. Get timezone information for a specific location
Useful for identifying locations from GPS data. Convert GPS coordinates back into a physical address
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
Why Windsurf?
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.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Google Maps Platform in Windsurf
Why run Google Maps Platform with Vinkius?
The Google Maps Platform connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 9 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Google Maps Platform using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Google Maps Platform and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Google Maps Platform to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Google Maps Platform for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Google Maps Platform is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a Google Maps API Key?
Go to the Google Cloud Console, create a project, enable the Maps APIs (Geocoding, Places, Directions, etc.), and generate an API Key in the Credentials section.
What is a Place ID?
A Place ID is a unique text identifier for a place (e.g., 'ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4'). You can get it using the 'search_nearby_places' or 'find_place_from_text' tools, and use it to get detailed info via 'get_place_details'.
Can I get travel times for public transit?
Yes! Use 'get_directions' or 'get_distance_matrix' with mode set to 'transit'. Note that transit data availability depends on the city and Google's coverage.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the 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?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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