LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps) Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Turn addresses into coordinates and plan complex routes with geospatial intelligence.
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Why people use LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps)
LocationIQ Geocoding for Logistics and Fleet Management
With this Connector, you can just tell your agent to plan the day. It takes those messy addresses and uses search_geocode to find the points, then runs calculate_directions to build the routes. You get a finished plan in seconds without ever leaving your chat window.
What Vinkius changes
You get production-ready geospatial data through a simple conversation with your agent.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Delivery Route Optimization
A logistics manager asks the agent to find the fastest route for 10 stops.
- Real-world use case 02
Real Estate Mapping
A developer wants to find all properties within a specific city.
- Real-world use case 03
Ride-Share Pickup
A user types a partial address.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps).
- 01 Capability
Calculate directions
Find the best driving, walking, or cycling path between two points. It provides clear navigation instructions.
- 02 Capability
Search autocomplete
Get a list of suggested locations from partial text queries. This helps users find addresses faster.
- 03 Capability
Check account balance
See how many OpenStreetMap queries you have left in your account. This keeps your operations running smoothly.
- 04 Capability
Calculate distance matrix
Create a table of travel times and distances for multiple origins and destinations. This is great for logistics.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps).
- 05 Capability
Snap nearest roads
Force a coordinate to align perfectly with the nearest street network. It fixes shaky GPS data for better tracking.
- 06 Capability
Reverse geocode
Turn a latitude and longitude into a human-readable street address. It's perfect for identifying locations from coordinates.
- 07 Capability
Reverse language bias
Convert coordinates into addresses using specific local language tags. This helps with international data.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps).
- 08 Capability
Search geocode
Convert a specific address string into precise GPS coordinates. It's the core capability for turning text into map data.
- 09 Capability
Search bounding box
Find locations that fall within a specific rectangular map area. Use this to limit searches to a specific city or region.
- 10 Capability
Search country filter
Restrict location searches to specific country codes. This ensures your agent only returns relevant regional data.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use LocationIQ (Geocoding & 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_guvJJkDc8PrT9hGQJetyuZhi2wlRTWf0DhaRoJ1x/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 LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_guvJJkDc8PrT9hGQJetyuZhi2wlRTWf0DhaRoJ1x/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 LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"locationiq-geocoding-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_guvJJkDc8PrT9hGQJetyuZhi2wlRTWf0DhaRoJ1x/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 LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps), help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"locationiq-geocoding-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_guvJJkDc8PrT9hGQJetyuZhi2wlRTWf0DhaRoJ1x/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 LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps)
Ask Copilot: "Using LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps), help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"locationiq-geocoding-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_guvJJkDc8PrT9hGQJetyuZhi2wlRTWf0DhaRoJ1x/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 LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps), help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"locationiq-geocoding-maps": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_guvJJkDc8PrT9hGQJetyuZhi2wlRTWf0DhaRoJ1x/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 LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps)
Ask Cline: "Using LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps), help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add locationiq-geocoding-maps --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_guvJJkDc8PrT9hGQJetyuZhi2wlRTWf0DhaRoJ1x/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 LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps)
Ask Claude: "Using LocationIQ (Geocoding & Maps), show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work LocationIQ can move forward.
Logistics managers who need to optimize fleets without opening a GIS suite, and software developers who want to add smart mapping to their apps without the boilerplate.
Logistics Coordinator
Calculates delivery routes and distance matrices for a fleet of trucks to minimize fuel costs.
Full-stack Developer
Builds a find nearest service feature into a mobile app using natural language queries.
Data Analyst
Cleans up a massive list of international addresses into a structured coordinate dataset.
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Before you connect
Questions about LocationIQ.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How can I use LocationIQ to find coordinates for addresses?
You can simply ask your agent to find the coordinates for any street address. It will use the geocoding capabilities to return the exact latitude and longitude for you.
Can LocationIQ help with delivery route planning?
Yes. It can calculate the best driving, walking, or cycling paths between multiple stops and even provide travel time tables for entire fleets.
How do I get street addresses from GPS coordinates?
You can use the reverse geocoding feature. Just give your agent a set of coordinates, and it will return the human-readable street address and postal data.
Can I filter location searches by country?
Yes, the Connector supports country filters. This ensures that your agent only returns results from specific countries when you are performing a search.
How does LocationIQ handle road snapping for fleet tracking?
It aligns shaky GPS pings to the actual street network. This makes it much easier to see exactly which road a vehicle is on for more accurate tracking.
Can I check my API balance using an AI agent?
Yes, you can ask your agent to check your remaining request balance at any time. It will pull the latest data from your account so you can monitor your usage.
Can I convert GPS coordinates back to a physical address using my agent?
Yes. Use the reverse_geocode capability by providing the latitude and longitude. Your agent will return the human-readable address, including the house number, street, city, and postal code.
How do I calculate the travel time between multiple points?
The calculate_distance_matrix capability allows you to submit a list of coordinates. Your agent will return a duration table for the specified profile (driving or walking), helping you optimize multi-stop routes.
Can my agent check how many API requests I have remaining?
Absolutely. Use the check_account_balance capability to retrieve your current credit status. Your agent will report exactly how many OpenStreetMap queries remain for your API key during the current period.
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