ArcGIS Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Access professional geographic data and routing for your location-based projects.
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Why people use ArcGIS
ArcGIS for Geospatial Data Accuracy
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. It pulls the coordinates, calculates the route, and gives you the data in one step. You get a finished dataset instead of a dozen open tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You get professional geographic data without having to manage the underlying API logic yourself.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Building a delivery app
A developer asks the agent to find the nearest gas station for a driver's current coordinates using search_places.
- Real-world use case 02
Planning a hiking trip
A user asks for the elevation of a specific trail point to see if it's too steep for their group using get_elevation.
- Real-world use case 03
Mapping real estate listings
An analyst asks to convert a list of 500 home addresses into a coordinate map for a new development using geocode_address.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete ArcGIS capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ArcGIS.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through ArcGIS.
- 01 Capability
Get basemap styles
Lists available basemap styles and IDs for your projects. Use this to find the right visual theme for your map.
- 02 Capability
Get route
Calculates driving, walking, or trucking directions between stops. It provides total distance, time, and turn-by-turn steps.
- 03 Capability
Reverse geocode
Takes GPS coordinates and returns the nearest human-readable address. Use this to identify locations from raw data.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through ArcGIS.
- 04 Capability
Search places
Finds nearby landmarks or businesses like coffee shops or hospitals. It returns names, addresses, and distances.
- 05 Capability
Geocode address
Converts a text address like 'Eiffel Tower' into precise coordinates and confidence scores. This is perfect for mapping location-based queries.
- 06 Capability
Get elevation
Returns the height in meters for specific coordinate pairs. It's great for terrain analysis and hiking plans.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask ArcGIS to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ArcGIS from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ml84tEmk63YxDgZWdSUjIcZwgsVdo7W8h8ORiuJ0/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it ArcGIS, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable ArcGIS for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ml84tEmk63YxDgZWdSUjIcZwgsVdo7W8h8ORiuJ0/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the ArcGIS URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable ArcGIS in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"arcgis-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ml84tEmk63YxDgZWdSUjIcZwgsVdo7W8h8ORiuJ0/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using ArcGIS
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ArcGIS, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"arcgis-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ml84tEmk63YxDgZWdSUjIcZwgsVdo7W8h8ORiuJ0/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using ArcGIS
Ask Copilot: "Using ArcGIS, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"arcgis-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ml84tEmk63YxDgZWdSUjIcZwgsVdo7W8h8ORiuJ0/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using ArcGIS
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ArcGIS, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"arcgis-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ml84tEmk63YxDgZWdSUjIcZwgsVdo7W8h8ORiuJ0/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using ArcGIS
Ask Cline: "Using ArcGIS, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add arcgis-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ml84tEmk63YxDgZWdSUjIcZwgsVdo7W8h8ORiuJ0/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using ArcGIS
Ask Claude: "Using ArcGIS, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ArcGIS can move forward.
This is for developers, researchers, and logistics planners who need accurate location data but want to skip the manual data entry and complex GIS software overhead.
GIS Developer
Building a location-aware app and needing to fetch coordinates or routes without writing custom API wrappers.
Urban Planner
Mapping out new infrastructure projects and checking terrain heights for site feasibility.
Logistics Coordinator
Calculating travel times and routes for a fleet of vehicles across different regions.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsMapbox
Geocode addresses, get directions, calculate distances and generate maps with Mapbox's location platform.
Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial)
Build with location data via Mapbox. geocode addresses, calculate routes, and solve trip optimization.
Felt (Collaborative Maps)
Create and manage collaborative maps. upload geographic data, style layers, and manipulate map elements directly from any AI agent.
CARTO
Empower your AI agents to execute spatial SQL, generate routes, create driving isolines, and bulk geocode directly on CARTO.
Jawg Maps (Location & Routing)
Build with location data via Jawg Maps. search places, calculate routes, compute distance matrices, and get elevation data.
Geoapify
Access powerful location intelligence. geocoding, routing, place search, and IP tracking directly from your AI agent.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep ArcGIS connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about ArcGIS.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the ArcGIS MCP geocode a list of addresses?
Yes, it can convert street names and landmarks into precise latitude and longitude coordinates. This saves you from having to manually look up locations.
How do I get driving directions with the ArcGIS MCP?
You can ask your agent for routes between any two points. It will provide the total distance, estimated travel time, and turn-by-turn directions.
Can I find nearby hospitals using ArcGIS MCP?
Yes, it can search for specific categories like hospitals, gas stations, or restaurants within a set radius of any location.
Does the ArcGIS MCP support elevation data?
It does. You can get the height in meters for any specific coordinate on Earth, which is great for terrain analysis or hiking plans.
Can I use ArcGIS MCP to find map styles?
Yes, it can list the various basemap styles available, including their descriptions and IDs, to help you choose the right look for your project.
Can it do reverse geocoding?
Yes, it can take a set of GPS coordinates and return the nearest human-readable street address or place name.
How do I get an ArcGIS API key?
Log in to the ArcGIS Developer Dashboard, create or select an application, and generate an API key. Configure the scopes you need (geocoding, routing, places, elevation). Free tier includes generous usage limits.
Can I calculate driving directions?
Yes! Use get_route with stops specified as semicolon-separated longitude,latitude pairs. For example, '-77.0365,38.8977;-74.0060,40.7128' for Washington DC to NYC. Optionally set travel mode to Driving, Trucking or Walking.
Can I find nearby places?
Yes! Use search_places with a location (longitude,latitude) and optionally a category like 'Coffee Shop', 'Restaurant', 'Gas Station' or 'Hotel'. Set the radius in meters to control the search area. Returns places with names, addresses, categories and distances.
Can I get elevation data?
Yes! Use get_elevation with locations specified as semicolon-separated longitude,latitude pairs. Returns elevation in meters for each location. You can query multiple locations in a single request.
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