How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius, provide your HERE API key, and then connect your client like Claude or Cursor to the Vinkius catalog with one click.

Do I need my own HERE API key?

Yes, you will need to enter your own HERE API key to authenticate the connection.

Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

Yes, this MCP is compatible with any MCP-compatible client, including Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and Claude.

What kind of routing data does it provide?

It provides optimal routes for cars, trucks, and pedestrians, as well as complex distance matrices for logistics.

Does it support real-time traffic updates?

Yes, you can use the traffic flow capability to detect current congestion patterns using bounding box queries.

Can I geocode a list of addresses through my agent?

Yes. Use the forward_geocode capability to convert any text-based address into precise coordinates. Your agent can process multiple addresses in a single conversation, making it ideal for cleaning up location datasets.

How do I calculate travel time between multiple points?

The calculate_routing_matrix capability allows you to generate distance and duration spans between arrays of origins and destinations, perfect for fleet optimization and logistics planning.

Can I get real-time traffic updates for a specific area?

Absolutely. Use the get_traffic_flow capability with a bounding box (bbox) query to detect current congestion patterns and flow speeds, helping you optimize routes based on live road conditions.

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Connect Here Location 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 spatial intelligence to your AI agent.

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

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.

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 · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through HERE Technologies.

01
Calculate v8 isoline
This capability generates reachability polygons to show exactly how far you can travel within a specific time or distance limit.
02
Calculate v8 route
Use this to find the best path between points while accounting for specific traffic conditions.
03
Discover places
This capability searches for specific categories of points of interest based on your location needs.
04
Forward geocode
This capability converts physical addresses into precise geographic coordinates.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through HERE Technologies.

05
Autosuggest query
Get real-time location suggestions as you type or search for specific places.
06
Calculate routing matrix
This capability builds a multi-node map to calculate travel times and distances across several locations at once.
07
Get traffic flow
Check current congestion and traffic speeds within a specific bounding box.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through HERE Technologies.

08
Get weather observation
Pull live meteorological data and weather observations for any specific location.
09
Lookup place ID
Retrieve detailed metadata and specific context for a location using its unique HERE Place ID.
10
Reverse geocode
This capability turns geographic coordinates back into readable street addresses and property details.

Real work

What teams actually run

Fleet Route Planning

A logistics manager asks the agent to find the fastest route for a truck while avoiding current traffic congestion.

Service Area Analysis

An urban planner uses isolines to see which neighborhoods are within a 10-minute walk of a new transit station.

Weather-Aware Logistics

A supply chain agent checks weather observations to predict delays in specific shipping corridors.

Location Intelligence

A developer uses the MCP to find points of interest and their metadata for a new application.

Automate a task

Put HERE Technologies 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

HERE Technologies 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.

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

You don't need a client to put HERE Technologies 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

934ms average. Fast in production.

HERE Technologies is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1169ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 740ms
Slowest day: 1169ms
14-day trend: Stable+3%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 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 HERE Technologies, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

HERE Technologies Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XYKkWvQEspJRToIkBSVCRC3F57gEAz2djltXIvuv/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — HERE Technologies capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "here-location-maps-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XYKkWvQEspJRToIkBSVCRC3F57gEAz2djltXIvuv/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 HERE Technologies in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work HERE Technologies owners hand off.

Professionals who need to bridge the gap between conversational AI and high-precision mapping data.

01
GIS Analysts
Perform complex geocoding and reachability analysis through natural language instead of manual software.
02
Logistics Managers
Calculate optimal routes and travel-time matrices for delivery fleets.
03
Developers
Add real-time traffic, routing, and weather context to AI agents.
04
Urban Planners
Analyze city accessibility and traffic flow patterns at scale.

FAQ

Questions HERE Technologies owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius, provide your HERE API key, and then connect your client like Claude or Cursor to the Vinkius catalog with one click.
02
Do I need my own HERE API key?
Yes, you will need to enter your own HERE API key to authenticate the connection.
03
Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?
Yes, this MCP is compatible with any MCP-compatible client, including Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and Claude.
04
What kind of routing data does it provide?
It provides optimal routes for cars, trucks, and pedestrians, as well as complex distance matrices for logistics.
05
Does it support real-time traffic updates?
Yes, you can use the traffic flow capability to detect current congestion patterns using bounding box queries.
06
Can I geocode a list of addresses through my agent?
Yes. Use the forward_geocode capability to convert any text-based address into precise coordinates. Your agent can process multiple addresses in a single conversation, making it ideal for cleaning up location datasets.
07
How do I calculate travel time between multiple points?
The calculate_routing_matrix capability allows you to generate distance and duration spans between arrays of origins and destinations, perfect for fleet optimization and logistics planning.
08
Can I get real-time traffic updates for a specific area?
Absolutely. Use the get_traffic_flow capability with a bounding box (bbox) query to detect current congestion patterns and flow speeds, helping you optimize routes based on live road conditions.

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Connect HERE Technologies to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Calculate v8 isoline

Calculate v8 route

Discover places

Forward geocode

05-07

Autosuggest query

Calculate routing matrix

Get traffic flow

08-10

Get weather observation

Lookup place ID

Reverse geocode

What teams actually run

Fleet Route Planning

Service Area Analysis

Weather-Aware Logistics

Location Intelligence

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

HERE Technologies Connector

Claude Desktop

GIS Analysts

Logistics Managers

Developers

Urban Planners

How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

Do I need my own HERE API key?

Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

What kind of routing data does it provide?

Does it support real-time traffic updates?

Can I geocode a list of addresses through my agent?

How do I calculate travel time between multiple points?

Can I get real-time traffic updates for a specific area?

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