HERE Technologies Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage logistics routing and spatial data through natural conversation.
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Why people use HERE Technologies
HERE (Location & Maps) Logistics and GIS Data Integration
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the math. You just tell it the starting point and the stops, and it pulls the live traffic and road data instantly. You get a finished plan in your chat window instead of a half-finished spreadsheet.
What Vinkius changes
You get professional-grade spatial data without having to open a single map application.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Multi-stop delivery planning
A logistics lead asks the agent to find the fastest route for 10 stops, and the agent uses calculate_v8_route to provide the sequence.
- Real-world use case 02
Service area analysis
An urban planner asks how far a fire truck can travel in 4 minutes from a station, and the agent uses calculate_v8_isoline to show the area.
- Real-world use case 03
Address cleaning
A real estate agent pastes a list of 50 messy addresses and asks the agent to turn them into a table of coordinates using forward_geocode.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete HERE Technologies capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HERE Technologies.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through HERE Technologies.
- 01 Capability
Calculate v8 isoline
Create polygons showing where a user can travel in a set time or distance. This is perfect for visualizing service areas.
- 02 Capability
Calculate routing matrix
Generate a JSON payload of travel times and distances between multiple points. Use this to plan complex multi-stop trips.
- 03 Capability
Calculate v8 route
Find the best path between two points while avoiding specific traffic patterns. It works for cars, trucks, and pedestrians.
- 04 Capability
Discover places
Search for specific points of interest within a given area or category. This helps your agent find local amenities or services.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through HERE Technologies.
- 05 Capability
Forward geocode
Turn a location description or address into precise map coordinates. Use this to clean up and standardize your address data.
- 06 Capability
Get traffic flow
Get current traffic speeds and congestion patterns for a bounding box. This helps your agent understand live road conditions.
- 07 Capability
Get weather observation
Pull current weather data and meteorology rules for any location. Use this to keep field teams informed about local conditions.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through HERE Technologies.
- 08 Capability
Autosuggest query
Get live location suggestions as users type. This helps your agent provide relevant results based on common search patterns.
- 09 Capability
Lookup place id
Get specific metadata and schema for a location using its unique HERE ID. This provides deep details for point of interest analysis.
- 10 Capability
Reverse geocode
Identify the address or property details for a specific set of coordinates. This turns raw map points back into readable locations.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask HERE Technologies to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HERE Technologies 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_XYKkWvQEspJRToIkBSVCRC3F57gEAz2djltXIvuv/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 HERE Technologies, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable HERE Technologies for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XYKkWvQEspJRToIkBSVCRC3F57gEAz2djltXIvuv/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 HERE Technologies URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable HERE Technologies in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"here-location-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XYKkWvQEspJRToIkBSVCRC3F57gEAz2djltXIvuv/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 HERE Technologies
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HERE Technologies, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"here-location-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XYKkWvQEspJRToIkBSVCRC3F57gEAz2djltXIvuv/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 HERE Technologies
Ask Copilot: "Using HERE Technologies, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"here-location-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XYKkWvQEspJRToIkBSVCRC3F57gEAz2djltXIvuv/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 HERE Technologies
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HERE Technologies, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"here-location-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XYKkWvQEspJRToIkBSVCRC3F57gEAz2djltXIvuv/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 HERE Technologies
Ask Cline: "Using HERE Technologies, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add here-location-maps --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XYKkWvQEspJRToIkBSVCRC3F57gEAz2djltXIvuv/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 HERE Technologies
Ask Claude: "Using HERE Technologies, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work HERE Technologies can move forward.
This is for anyone who treats location as a data point rather than just a point on a map. If your day involves moving freight, planning city infrastructure, or cleaning up messy address lists, you will find this useful.
Logistics Manager
Planning delivery windows and optimizing fleet routes for dozens of drivers every morning.
GIS Analyst
Converting large datasets of addresses into coordinates for mapping software on a Tuesday afternoon.
Urban Planner
Studying traffic flow and accessibility for new city developments and public transit.
Field Service Coordinator
Dispatching technicians and estimating travel times based on live traffic to keep schedules on track.
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Before you connect
Questions about HERE Technologies.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the HERE (Location & Maps) MCP handle different vehicle types?
Yes, it can calculate routes specifically for cars, trucks, or pedestrians. This ensures that your AI agent provides accurate directions based on the specific vehicle being used.
How does the HERE (Location & Maps) MCP handle live traffic?
It pulls real-time congestion data so your agent can suggest routes that avoid current jams. This is ideal for logistics and delivery planning.
Can I use the HERE (Location & Maps) MCP to clean up a list of addresses?
Yes, you can use it to geocode a list of text addresses into precise coordinates. This helps standardize your data for mapping and analysis.
What is a reachability polygon in the HERE (Location & Maps) MCP?
It is a map of the area a vehicle can reach within a specific time or distance limit. It is commonly used to determine service areas.
Does the HERE (Location & Maps) MCP provide weather data?
It can pull live weather observations and forecasts for any location worldwide, which helps in planning outdoor activities or construction work.
Can I find specific types of businesses with the HERE (Location & Maps) MCP?
Yes, it can search for points of interest like gas stations or parks in a specific area, allowing your agent to find local amenities easily.
Can I geocode a list of addresses through my agent?
Yes. Use the forward_geocode capability to convert any text-based address into precise coordinates. Your agent can process multiple addresses in a single conversation, making it ideal for cleaning up location datasets.
How do I calculate travel time between multiple points?
The calculate_routing_matrix capability allows you to generate distance and duration spans between arrays of origins and destinations, perfect for fleet optimization and logistics planning.
Can I get real-time traffic updates for a specific area?
Absolutely. Use the get_traffic_flow capability with a bounding box (bbox) query to detect current congestion patterns and flow speeds, helping you optimize routes based on live road conditions.
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