• COORDINATES
  • ADDRESSES
  • MATCHES
  • HUMAN

How to find locations with fuzzy search with your AI

Connect TomTom to your AI client to turn messy text into precise map coordinates. Your agent handles the heavy lifting of interpreting typos or partial addresses.

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Short answer

Can my AI find places if I don't have the exact address?

Yes. Your AI uses fuzzy matching to interpret misspelled names, partial addresses, or vague descriptions. It converts these queries into specific geographic data through a few simple steps.

The results

What your AI produces

The results of your location queries fall into these categories.

COORDINATES

Precise map points

The AI turns a vague name into exact latitude and longitude. You get the math needed to place a pin on a map.

ADDRESSES

Cleaned up text

Typos and shorthand get expanded into full, valid street addresses. This makes your data usable for shipping or routing.

MATCHES

List of candidates

When a query is too vague, the AI provides a list of likely locations. You can then pick the right one from the options.

HUMAN

Manual verification

If the search is too ambiguous, the AI stops and asks you for clarification. You decide which location is actually correct.

The workflow

What your AI does when a location query arrives.

The AI acts as a translator between your natural language and TomTom's mapping data.

  1. Interpret the query

    Your agent looks at your text to figure out if you're looking for a specific building or just a general area.

    fuzzy_search

  2. Find the best match

    The AI scans the TomTom database to find the closest string matches for your input.

    fuzzy_search

  3. Convert to coordinates

    Once a match is found, the AI pulls the exact geographic positioning for that spot.

    geocode

  4. Finalize the data

    The AI packages the address and the coordinates into a format your other tools can use.

    geocode

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the specific place or address you want to find.

TomTom Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xrxr5LIZlRKrkiD0O6cEhbmSru3ATCKUFkDx7PiL/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 — TomTom capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "tomtom-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xrxr5LIZlRKrkiD0O6cEhbmSru3ATCKUFkDx7PiL/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Search for all coffee shops near [Central Park, NYC] using fuzzy search.

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Start here

Connect TomTom once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI for location data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI fix my typos?

    Yes. The fuzzy search capability is specifically designed to handle misspelled names and addresses.

  • 02

    Will the AI automatically update my database with new addresses?

    No. The AI only finds and provides the location data. You must manually move that data into your own systems.

  • 03

    What happens if the AI can't find the place?

    If the search returns no results, the AI will tell you it couldn't find a match rather than guessing incorrectly.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete locations from TomTom?

    No. This MCP only has tools to search and geocode. It cannot modify or delete any data in the TomTom database.

  • 05

    Does it work with just a business name?

    Yes, as long as the name is unique enough for the fuzzy search to identify a likely candidate.

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