Google Maps Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Get real-time navigation, geocoding, and place discovery in your AI chat.
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Why people use Google Maps
Google Maps for Accurate Geocoding and Place Discovery
This Connector puts that data directly into your conversation. Your agent can grab the coordinates, find the business details, and summarize the info in one go. You stay in your workspace while the agent handles the navigation.
What Vinkius changes
You get real-world navigation and location data inside your AI chat without leaving the app.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding local services
A user asks for the best-rated mechanic in a specific zip code and wants their phone number immediately.
- Real-world use case 02
Route planning
A delivery driver needs to know the fastest way to hit five stops using transit modes.
- Real-world use case 03
Real estate research
An analyst asks the agent to find all schools within 2 miles of a new property listing.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Google Maps capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Google Maps.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Google Maps.
- 01 Capability
Geocode
Converts an address or location name into precise geographic coordinates. This helps your agent understand exactly where a place is on a map.
- 02 Capability
Place search
Finds businesses, restaurants, or landmarks based on a text query. Use this to discover local spots like pizza places or hospitals.
- 03 Capability
Place details
Pulls deep details like phone numbers, reviews, and opening hours using a PlaceID. It gives your agent the specific info needed to answer user questions.
- 04 Capability
Directions
Calculates the ETA, distance, and optimal route between two points. It supports driving, walking, bicycling, and transit modes.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Google Maps to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Google Maps 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_xmZ0zHtBjVuEwsW3dLvmj4Q0ObN1EPaxXhr90QNG/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 Google Maps, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Google Maps for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xmZ0zHtBjVuEwsW3dLvmj4Q0ObN1EPaxXhr90QNG/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 Google Maps URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Google Maps in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xmZ0zHtBjVuEwsW3dLvmj4Q0ObN1EPaxXhr90QNG/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 Google Maps
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Google Maps, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xmZ0zHtBjVuEwsW3dLvmj4Q0ObN1EPaxXhr90QNG/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 Google Maps
Ask Copilot: "Using Google Maps, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xmZ0zHtBjVuEwsW3dLvmj4Q0ObN1EPaxXhr90QNG/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 Google Maps
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Google Maps, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xmZ0zHtBjVuEwsW3dLvmj4Q0ObN1EPaxXhr90QNG/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 Google Maps
Ask Cline: "Using Google Maps, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add google-maps --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xmZ0zHtBjVuEwsW3dLvmj4Q0ObN1EPaxXhr90QNG/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 Google Maps
Ask Claude: "Using Google Maps, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Google Maps can move forward.
This is for the logistics coordinator tired of manual route planning, the real estate scout looking for nearby amenities, and the support lead who needs to verify business hours instantly.
Logistics Manager
Plans multi-stop delivery routes and checks real-time ETAs during high-pressure shifts.
Real Estate Analyst
Scans neighborhoods for specific types of businesses to grade location quality for new listings.
Customer Support Agent
Verifies store locations and operating hours to answer customer inquiries quickly without opening a browser.
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Before you connect
Questions about Google Maps.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Google Maps MCP to find specific businesses?
Yes, you can ask your agent to find anything from local coffee shops to hospitals. It will search the database and return names, ratings, and locations.
How does the Google Maps MCP handle different travel modes?
It supports driving, walking, bicycling, and transit. You can ask for the fastest way to get somewhere and specify how you plan to travel.
Can the Google Maps MCP get me phone numbers for places?
Yes, it pulls deep metadata including phone numbers, websites, and opening hours for specific venues once they are identified.
Does the Google Maps MCP work for geocoding addresses?
It does. You can give your agent a physical address or a location name, and it will return the exact latitude and longitude coordinates.
Can I use the Google Maps MCP for logistics planning?
Absolutely. It's great for calculating distances and ETAs between multiple points, making it a huge time saver for delivery and travel planning.
How do I get the opening hours of a venue with this Connector?
Once the agent identifies a place, it can pull the current operating hours directly from the data so you don't have to check the website yourself.
Can my agent find the latitude and longitude of an address via Google Maps?
Yes. Use the 'geocode' capability. Provide the physical address or location name, and the agent will translate the string into precise geographic coordinates required for spatial analysis flawlessly.
How do I get reviews and opening hours for a restaurant via chat?
First, use 'place_search' to find the restaurant and its PlaceID. Then, use 'place_details' with that ID. Your agent will fetch the full payload including reviews, ratings, and operating hours natively.
Can I calculate the driving time between two cities through the agent?
Absolutely. Use the 'directions' capability. Provide the origin and destination addresses and set the mode to 'driving'. The agent will return the distance and estimated time of arrival (ETA) synchronously.
One connection away
Give your agent a direct line to Google Maps.
Connect Google Maps once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.
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