• GEO DATA
  • MAPS
  • REVERSE
  • HUMAN

How to convert addresses to coordinates with your AI

Connect the Tencent Map LBS API to your agent. Once linked, your AI handles the math of turning street names into map points.

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Short answer

How can I turn text addresses into GPS coordinates?

Your AI uses the geocoding tool to translate physical addresses into latitude and longitude. You'll get precise map data for your workflows.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your text and outputs structured location data.

GEO DATA

Coordinate pairs

The AI extracts latitude and longitude from your text. You get clean numbers for every address provided.

MAPS

Visual markers

Use the resulting coordinates to drop pins on a map. This turns a list of names into a visual layout.

REVERSE

Location lookup

The AI can work backward from coordinates to find the nearest street address. This helps you identify where specific points sit.

HUMAN

Manual review

You check the results for accuracy. If an address is too vague, you'll need to provide more detail for the AI to find it.

The workflow

What your AI does when the address arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your text and the Tencent Map LBS API.

  1. Parse text

    Your AI reads your input to identify street names, cities, or landmarks.

    geocoding

  2. Find coordinates

    The AI sends the identified address to the mapping service to get the exact location.

    geocoding

  3. Identify locations

    The AI uses the coordinates to find the corresponding physical address if needed.

    reverse_geocoding

  4. Format output

    The AI organizes the latitude, longitude, and address into a clean format for your use.

    geocodingreverse_geocoding

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the mapping tools immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your actual data, like a specific spreadsheet or a list of addresses.

Tencent Map LBS API Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ihyXRTHtIL7DExaG1c5AF025jsbqXazJm3XzBXqg/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 — Tencent Map LBS API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tencent-map-lbs-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ihyXRTHtIL7DExaG1c5AF025jsbqXazJm3XzBXqg/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Geocode this list of addresses from my spreadsheet: [paste addresses here]

  • Take these coordinates and tell me what the street address is: [paste coordinates]

  • Convert the addresses in this text file into a CSV with latitude and longitude columns.

  • Find the coordinates for the headquarters of [Company Name] in [City].

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Start here

Connect Tencent Map LBS API once, then ask.

Just link the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start mapping immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI fix typos in my addresses?

    The AI can attempt to interpret messy text, but it doesn't rewrite your original source data. It only uses the best guess to find the coordinates.

  • 02

    Can the AI create a map image for me?

    No. The AI provides the latitude and longitude data, but it cannot generate or render image files.

  • 03

    Does the AI save my address list?

    No. The AI processes the data you provide in the chat session and does not store your addresses in a permanent database.

  • 04

    What happens if an address isn't found?

    The AI will tell you it couldn't find a match. It won't make up coordinates for a location that doesn't exist in the map data.

  • 05

    Can I use this to find the nearest coffee shop to a coordinate?

    No. The tools provided are for geocoding and reverse geocoding. They don't include a search tool for points of interest like shops or restaurants.

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