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How to find nearby points of interest with your AI

Connect TomTom to your AI client to turn location data into answers. Once connected, your agent handles the searching and filtering for you.

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Short answer

Can my AI find nearby businesses or services?

Yes. Your AI uses TomTom data to locate specific categories like gas stations, hospitals, or restaurants based on your location. You'll get exact details and addresses through your chat interface.

The results you get

Where your data lands

The AI processes your location requests into these specific outcomes.

SEARCH

Filtered local lists

The AI scans the area for the specific category you asked for. You get a list of relevant businesses or services nearby.

DETAILS

Specific business info

Once you pick a place, the AI pulls the exact details you need. This includes addresses and other essential location data.

NAVIGATION

Route planning help

The AI identifies the closest options to your current position. You can then decide which one fits your route best.

HUMAN

Final decisions

The AI provides the data, but you decide which location to visit. It won't book appointments or drive for you.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent acts as the bridge between your chat and TomTom's map data.

  1. Identify the category

    The AI parses your message to figure out exactly what kind of place you are looking for, such as a pharmacy or a cafe.

    search_poi_by_category

  2. Locate nearby options

    The agent uses the identified category to find all matching points of interest in the specified area.

    search_poi_by_category

  3. Fetch specific data

    If you ask about a specific shop or hospital, the AI pulls the deep details for that exact location.

    get_poi_details

  4. Present the results

    The AI organizes the addresses and names into a readable format in your chat window.

    get_poi_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for the specific business type or location you actually need.

TomTom Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7vjdJOFrnN4TPRCBWqQyqMye9zt0MZBTZ3BqQjLC/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
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tomtom-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7vjdJOFrnN4TPRCBWqQyqMye9zt0MZBTZ3BqQjLC/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all gas stations near downtown Chicago.

  • Show me hospitals within 5 miles of my current location.

  • What are the details for the Starbucks on 5th Avenue?

  • Search for Italian restaurants in Brooklyn.

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Start here

Connect TomTom once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions immediately.

Connect TomTom to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI book a table at a restaurant?

    No. The AI can only find the restaurant and provide its details.

  • 02

    Can the AI see my real-time driving speed?

    No. The AI only accesses location and point of interest data through TomTom.

  • 03

    Does the AI store my location history?

    No. The AI uses the location you provide in the prompt to perform the search.

  • 04

    Can I search for businesses in a different city?

    Yes. Just specify the city or address in your prompt.

  • 05

    Can the AI update a business's hours?

    No. The AI can only read existing data from TomTom; it cannot modify external databases.

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