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Connect Locationiq Geocoding Maps to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Turn your AI agent into a location-aware expert.

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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 · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through LocationIQ.

  1. 01

    Check account balance

    This capability checks your remaining OpenStreetMap query limit. Use it to verify how many requests are left in your LocationIQ account.

  2. 02

    Search autocomplete

    This capability provides autosuggestions for location queries. It helps your agent find city names or places as you type partial strings.

  3. 03

    Snap nearest roads

    This capability aligns raw GPS coordinates to the actual street network. It is useful for fixing jittery location data to match real roads.

  4. 04

    Reverse language bias

    This capability performs reverse geocoding with specific language tags. It maps coordinates to addresses using preferred native languages.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through LocationIQ.

  1. 05

    Search geocode

    This capability converts address strings into latitude and longitude. It maps text descriptions directly to OpenStreetMap coordinates.

  2. 06

    Calculate directions

    This capability computes the best driving, walking, or cycling routes. It finds the optimal path between two or more points.

  3. 07

    Calculate distance matrix

    This capability generates a table of travel times and distances. It calculates the relationship between multiple origins and destinations.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through LocationIQ.

  1. 08

    Reverse geocode

    This capability turns GPS coordinates into readable postal addresses. It pulls standard place objects from latitude and longitude inputs.

  2. 09

    Search bounding box

    This capability limits searches to a specific geographic rectangle. It ensures your agent only looks for data within a defined map area.

  3. 10

    Search country filter

    This capability restricts location searches to specific country ISO codes. It keeps your results within a certain national border.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Fleet Tracking

Snap raw vehicle GPS data to the street network for more accurate movement logs.

02

Delivery Planning

Generate distance matrices to find the most efficient way to visit multiple drop-off points.

03

Data Enrichment

Convert a list of coordinates into full postal addresses for database updates.

04

Local Search

Restrict an agent's search area to a specific city or country to prevent irrelevant results.

Automate a task

Put LocationIQ 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

LocationIQ 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 LocationIQ 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

911ms average. Fast in production.

LocationIQ is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1045ms
Oct 5Today
Fastest day
780ms
Slowest day
1045ms
14-day trend
Improving-12%

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 LocationIQ, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

LocationIQ Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_guvJJkDc8PrT9hGQJetyuZhi2wlRTWf0DhaRoJ1x/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 — LocationIQ capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "locationiq-geocoding-maps-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_guvJJkDc8PrT9hGQJetyuZhi2wlRTWf0DhaRoJ1x/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 LocationIQ in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work LocationIQ owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to move between text and map data without manual GIS capabilities.

  • 01

    Software Developers

    They use the capabilities to build location-aware agents and validate coordinate data.

  • 02

    Logistics Managers

    They hand off route optimization and distance calculations to the agent.

  • 03

    Data Analysts

    They use the agent to clean datasets and add postal metadata to coordinates.

FAQ

Questions LocationIQ owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I use LocationIQ with Claude?

    You connect the MCP via Vinkius. Once connected, you can simply ask Claude to perform geocoding or routing tasks using the capabilities provided.

  • 02

    What kind of routing does this MCP support?

    The MCP can calculate optimal driving, walking, and cycling routes between coordinates.

  • 03

    Can I restrict my searches to a specific country?

    Yes, you can use the country filter capability to force searches to stay within specific ISO country codes.

  • 04

    How do I know if I am running out of API credits?

    You can ask your agent to check your account balance, which will return your remaining OpenStreetMap query count.

  • 05

    Does this work with my existing API key?

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

  • 06

    Can I convert GPS coordinates back to a physical address using my agent?

    Yes. Use the reverse_geocode capability by providing the latitude and longitude. Your agent will return the human-readable address, including the house number, street, city, and postal code.

  • 07

    How do I calculate the travel time between multiple points?

    The calculate_distance_matrix capability allows you to submit a list of coordinates. Your agent will return a duration table for the specified profile (driving or walking), helping you optimize multi-stop routes.

  • 08

    Can my agent check how many API requests I have remaining?

    Absolutely. Use the check_account_balance capability to retrieve your current credit status. Your agent will report exactly how many OpenStreetMap queries remain for your API key during the current period.

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