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Connect Google Maps Platform 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 · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Google Maps Platform.

  1. 01

    Get directions

    This capability provides travel directions for driving, walking, bicycling, or transit. It calculates the path between two specific points.

  2. 02

    Get distance matrix

    This capability calculates travel distances and times for multiple origins and destinations. You can separate locations using a pipe symbol.

  3. 03

    Get elevation

    This capability retrieves altitude data for specific geographic locations. It accepts single or multiple coordinates.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Google Maps Platform.

  1. 04

    Get place details

    This capability fetches deep information about a specific business or landmark. It requires a Place ID to function.

  2. 05

    Get timezone

    This capability returns timezone data for a given location. It is useful for scheduling tasks across different regions.

  3. 06

    Find place from text

    This capability searches for a location based on a text query. It is the primary way to get a Place ID for further lookups.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through Google Maps Platform.

  1. 07

    Geocode address

    This capability converts a physical street address into precise latitude and longitude coordinates. It also returns the formatted address.

  2. 08

    Reverse geocode

    This capability turns GPS coordinates back into a readable physical address. It is helpful when you have coordinates but need a location name.

  3. 09

    Search nearby places

    This capability finds points of interest within a specific radius of a coordinate. You can filter results by keyword or type like restaurant.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Trip Planning

Ask your agent to find highly rated restaurants near your hotel and calculate the walking distance.

02

Route Optimization

Have your agent compare travel times for multiple delivery stops using the distance matrix.

03

Data Enrichment

Convert a list of physical addresses into GPS coordinates for mapping projects.

04

Scheduling

Use timezone data to ensure your agent suggests meeting times that work for all participants.

Automate a task

Put Google Maps Platform 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 Platform 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 Platform 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

923ms average. Fast in production.

Google Maps Platform is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1131ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
774ms
Slowest day
1131ms
14-day trend
Slowing+16%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 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 Platform, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Google Maps Platform Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TZ75egta3actMSKRncYJIN13dgpX4S6lJJlYCUlb/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 Platform capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps-platform-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TZ75egta3actMSKRncYJIN13dgpX4S6lJJlYCUlb/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 Platform in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Google Maps Platform owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone needing to bridge the gap between digital reasoning and physical locations.

  • 01

    Travelers

    They ask the agent to find amenities or calculate travel times for trips.

  • 02

    Logistics Coordinators

    They use the agent to compare routes and distances for multiple stops.

  • 03

    Developers

    They use the agent to pull accurate geocoding and place data into their workflows.

FAQ

Questions Google Maps Platform owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need my own Google Maps API key?

    Yes. You must provide your own Google Maps API key to use this MCP.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Can I get walking directions?

    Yes. The get_directions capability supports driving, walking, bicycling, and transit modes.

  • 04

    How do I find a specific business?

    You can use find_place_from_text to search by name or search_nearby_places to find things in a specific area.

  • 05

    Does this work for international locations?

    Yes. It uses the global Google Maps database, providing data for locations worldwide.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    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' capabilities, and use it to get detailed info via 'get_place_details'.

  • 08

    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.

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