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Connect Google Maps to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Bring real-world location intelligence to your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Google Maps.

  1. 01

    Geocode

    This capability converts physical addresses or location names into exact latitude and longitude coordinates.

  2. 02

    Place details

    Use this to pull specific information like phone numbers, reviews, and opening hours for a location using its PlaceID.

  3. 03

    Place search

    This capability searches the Google Maps database for businesses, restaurants, or landmarks based on your text queries.

  4. 04

    Directions

    This capability calculates distances, ETAs, and optimal routes for driving, walking, biking, or transit.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Travel Logistics

Calculate travel times and routes between multiple destinations using transit or driving data.

02

Site Analysis

Analyze the quality of a location by searching for nearby businesses and landmarks.

03

Customer Support

Resolve inquiries about business hours or contact information using real-time place data.

04

API Debugging

Verify PlaceID metadata and geocoding accuracy through natural language prompts.

Automate a task

Put Google Maps to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Google Maps works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Google Maps to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

985ms average. Fast in production.

Google Maps is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1174ms
Oct 11Today
Fastest day
779ms
Slowest day
1174ms
14-day trend
Slowing+51%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Google Maps, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Google Maps. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Google Maps Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xmZ0zHtBjVuEwsW3dLvmj4Q0ObN1EPaxXhr90QNG/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Google Maps capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xmZ0zHtBjVuEwsW3dLvmj4Q0ObN1EPaxXhr90QNG/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Google Maps in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Google Maps owners hand off.

Professionals who need to bridge the gap between text-based reasoning and physical location data.

  • 01

    Logistics Planners

    They hand off route calculation and ETA verification to the agent.

  • 02

    Real Estate Analysts

    They use the agent to check local amenities and proximity to points of interest.

  • 03

    Support Teams

    They use the agent to quickly pull business metadata to answer customer questions.

FAQ

Questions Google Maps owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, in one click. Vinkius handles the hosting and management.

  • 02

    Do I need my own Google Maps API key?

    Yes, you will need to provide your own Google Maps API Key from your Google Cloud Console to power the requests.

  • 03

    Which AI clients are compatible?

    This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 04

    Can the agent calculate walking directions?

    Yes, the directions capability supports driving, walking, bicycling, and transit modes.

  • 05

    What kind of business data can my agent retrieve?

    Your agent can retrieve phone numbers, user reviews, opening hours, and websites using PlaceIDs.

  • 06

    Can my agent find the latitude and longitude of an address via Google Maps?

    Yes. Use the 'geocode' capability. Provide the physical address or location name, and the agent will translate the string into precise geographic coordinates required for spatial analysis flawlessly.

  • 07

    How do I get reviews and opening hours for a restaurant via chat?

    First, use 'place_search' to find the restaurant and its PlaceID. Then, use 'place_details' with that ID. Your agent will fetch the full payload including reviews, ratings, and operating hours natively.

  • 08

    Can I calculate the driving time between two cities through the agent?

    Absolutely. Use the 'directions' capability. Provide the origin and destination addresses and set the mode to 'driving'. The agent will return the distance and estimated time of arrival (ETA) synchronously.

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