Foursquare Connector for AI agents.
7 live capabilities
Audit venue data and discover local spots with a conversational location scout.
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Why people use Foursquare
Foursquare for Venue Discovery and Market Research
With this Connector, you just describe the area to your agent. It pulls the photos, categories, and customer tips into a single view. You get a complete picture of the local landscape in seconds, not hours.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a massive global location database without ever leaving your AI chat window.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Mapping Competition
A researcher asks the agent to find all 'coffee shops' in a specific zip code to see where competitors are clustered.
- Real-world use case 02
Service Verification
An ops lead asks the agent to check if 'dry cleaners' are correctly categorized in a new city to ensure data accuracy.
- Real-world use case 03
Trip Planning
A traveler asks for the best-rated 'taco spots' near a specific hotel and wants to see the photos for the top three.
Complete set · 7capabilities
The complete Foursquare capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Foursquare.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Foursquare.
- 01 Capability
Autocomplete places
Get naming suggestions for places. This helps your agent find the correct venue names quickly.
- 02 Capability
Get nearby places
Find venues based on coordinates. Use this to see what's in a specific neighborhood or area.
- 03 Capability
Get place details
Get specific info for a venue. This pulls the metadata like addresses and categories for a single spot.
- 04 Capability
Get place photos
Get images for a venue. Use this to see the vibe and aesthetic of a location instantly.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Foursquare.
- 05 Capability
Get place tips
Get community reviews and tips. This helps you understand public sentiment and highlights for a spot.
- 06 Capability
List categories
List all Foursquare venue types. Use this to see the full scope of categories available in the data.
- 07 Capability
Search places
Search for places on Foursquare. This is the primary way to find venues by name, category, or location.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Foursquare to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Foursquare 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_fMoEt2lZWwjGJP6tPsfv7q41U93cuwU9aS9JM2yi/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 Foursquare, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Foursquare for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fMoEt2lZWwjGJP6tPsfv7q41U93cuwU9aS9JM2yi/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 Foursquare URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Foursquare in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"foursquare-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fMoEt2lZWwjGJP6tPsfv7q41U93cuwU9aS9JM2yi/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 Foursquare
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Foursquare, help me...". 7 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"foursquare-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fMoEt2lZWwjGJP6tPsfv7q41U93cuwU9aS9JM2yi/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 Foursquare
Ask Copilot: "Using Foursquare, help me...". 7 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"foursquare-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fMoEt2lZWwjGJP6tPsfv7q41U93cuwU9aS9JM2yi/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 Foursquare
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Foursquare, help me...". 7 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"foursquare-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fMoEt2lZWwjGJP6tPsfv7q41U93cuwU9aS9JM2yi/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 Foursquare
Ask Cline: "Using Foursquare, help me...". 7 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add foursquare-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fMoEt2lZWwjGJP6tPsfv7q41U93cuwU9aS9JM2yi/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 Foursquare
Ask Claude: "Using Foursquare, show me...". 7 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Foursquare can move forward.
This is for the market analyst who needs to map out competition or the operations lead verifying local service coverage. It's for anyone who needs to know 'what's there' without manual searching.
Market Researcher
Auditing venue distributions and category trends to map out market gaps.
Operations Lead
Verifying if specific services are correctly listed and categorized in new regions.
Travel Planner
Pulling top-rated tips and photos for rapid itinerary building.
Business Analyst
Automating geographic queries to build out expansion strategies.
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Before you connect
Questions about Foursquare.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Foursquare MCP to find local businesses?
Yes, you can ask your agent to search for any venue by name, category, or location. It pulls real-time data to help you identify specific spots quickly.
Does the Foursquare MCP show photos of places?
Yes, it pulls images so you can see the atmosphere and aesthetics of a venue instantly. This is great for getting a visual sense of a location without leaving your chat.
Can my agent read reviews with the Foursquare MCP?
It pulls community tips and reviews, giving you a clear sense of public sentiment and highlights. You'll see what actual visitors are saying about a venue.
How does the Foursquare MCP help with market research?
It allows you to audit venue distributions and category trends across different geographic areas quickly. You can see where competitors are clustered in seconds.
Can I find places near specific coordinates using Foursquare MCP?
Yes, you can provide coordinates to the agent to get a list of all nearby venues. This is perfect for mapping out a specific neighborhood or area.
Is the Foursquare MCP good for travel planning?
It's great for finding highly-rated spots and reading local tips to build a better itinerary. You can see the best-rated places and their vibes before you arrive.
How do I find my Foursquare API Key?
Log in to the Foursquare Developer Console, create a Project, and you will find your API Key there. Copy and paste it into the field below.
Can the agent search for places near me?
Yes. Use the search_places capability providing the ll (latitude, longitude) or near (city name) parameters. Your agent will return matching venues instantly.
Is it possible to retrieve venue photos via the agent?
Yes. The get_place_photos capability allows your agent to fetch images for any venue by providing its Foursquare Place ID, helping you visualize the location.
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