• DISCOVERY
  • REFINEMENT
  • MAPPING
  • HUMAN

How to search for local businesses with your AI

Connect the Tencent Map LBS API to your agent. Once linked, you can pull real-time location data for any area you specify.

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Short answer

Can my AI find local businesses for me?

Yes. Your agent uses map tools to find specific points of interest or suggest nearby services based on your location. You get a list of real places and addresses directly in your chat.

Search outcomes

What your AI finds

The agent turns your location requests into specific results.

DISCOVERY

Specific place details

The AI finds exact landmarks or businesses you ask for. You get names and locations for specific points of interest.

REFINEMENT

Better search suggestions

If you aren't sure what you're looking for, the AI suggests relevant categories or nearby options to help you decide.

MAPPING

Boundary-based results

The AI limits its search to a specific geographic area. This keeps results relevant to the neighborhood you care about.

HUMAN

Final decisions

The AI provides the list of options, but you choose which restaurant to visit or which service to use.

The workflow

What your AI does when a location request arrives.

The agent translates your natural language into map queries.

  1. Identify targets

    The AI interprets your request to find the specific type of business or landmark you want.

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  2. Apply boundaries

    The agent uses geographic limits to ensure the results stay within your chosen area.

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  3. Suggest alternatives

    If your request is vague, the AI looks for related terms to help you find the right spot.

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  4. Deliver results

    The AI gathers the names and details of the found locations and shows them to you.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text with the specific city, neighborhood, or business type you want to find.

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"
    }
  }
}
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  • Suggest some popular landmarks near the West Lake area.

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  • What are some highly rated Italian restaurants in this neighborhood?

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FAQ

How the search behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI book a table at a restaurant?

    No. The AI can only find the restaurant and provide its information. You have to handle the booking yourself.

  • 02

    Can the AI see my real-time GPS movement?

    No. The AI only sees the specific geographic coordinates or locations you include in your prompt.

  • 03

    Does it work for cities outside of China?

    This specific API is optimized for locations within the Tencent Map ecosystem.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete a business from the map?

    No. The AI can only read and search existing map data. It has no permission to modify or delete map entries.

  • 05

    Can I search for specific street addresses?

    Yes, you can use the search tool to find specific points of interest or locations via address-based queries.

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