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How to perform spatial indexing analysis with your AI

Connect Mapulus to your AI client to turn raw coordinates into structured hexagonal grids. Once connected, your agent handles the math and the data enrichment.

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Short answer

How can I use AI for spatial indexing?

Your AI uses Mapulus to convert coordinates into H3 hexagonal indices and adds geographic metadata to those points. This allows you to group, cluster, and analyze location data through a standardized grid system.

The results of your analysis.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your raw data through these specific outcomes.

GRID

Hexagonal indexing

The AI converts lat/long pairs into H3 indices. This creates a uniform grid for easier spatial grouping.

DATA

Location enrichment

Your agent adds extra geographic context to your points. You get more than just raw numbers.

QUERY

Spatial grouping

The AI uses the indices to aggregate data. You can quickly count or sum values within specific hex cells.

HUMAN

Manual validation

You review the final enriched dataset. The AI handles the math, but you decide if the spatial resolution is right for your map.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI moves from raw coordinates to a structured spatial dataset.

  1. Index generation

    The AI takes your list of coordinates and assigns each one a specific H3 hexagonal identifier.

    get_h3_index

  2. Contextual enrichment

    The agent pulls in additional geographic details for each location to make the data more useful.

    enrich_location

  3. Spatial aggregation

    The AI groups your points by their new hexagonal IDs to find density or clusters.

    get_h3_index

  4. Data formatting

    The agent organizes the indexed and enriched points into a clean format for your reports.

    enrich_location

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your spatial analysis.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual data sources like a CSV file or a list of coordinates.

Mapulus Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GFpJR0KZKGDjgx75vVypBpvXgolt4vtTpIidNqRz/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 — Mapulus capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mapulus-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GFpJR0KZKGDjgx75vVypBpvXgolt4vtTpIidNqRz/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Convert these coordinates into H3 indices: [paste coordinates here]

  • Enrich this list of locations with geographic metadata: [paste list]

  • Take this CSV of lat/long points and give me the H3 index for each row.

  • Group these locations into hexagonal clusters using their H3 indices.

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Start here

Connect Mapulus once, then ask.

One connection links Mapulus to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start running spatial queries immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI create a visual map?

    No. The AI uses Mapulus to generate the indices and enriched data, but you must use your own mapping software to visualize the results.

  • 02

    Will the AI change my original coordinate files?

    No. The AI reads your data and generates new, enriched outputs. It does not modify your source files.

  • 03

    What is H3 indexing?

    It is a hexagonal hierarchical geospatial indexing system that allows you to partition the world into cells for easier analysis.

  • 04

    Can I choose the hexagon size?

    Yes, you can instruct your agent to use a specific H3 resolution when it calls the indexing tool.

  • 05

    Does the AI store my location data?

    No. The AI processes the data through the tools provided during your session.

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