Mapbox Connector for AI agents.

27 live capabilities

Generate precise routes and map images for your location projects.

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Why people use Mapbox

Mapbox for Automated Logistics and Route Planning

With this Connector, you just tell your agent to find the best path for 20 stops. It hits the Mapbox API, calculates the optimal order, and gives you the total travel time in seconds. You get the final plan without ever leaving your chat window.

What Vinkius changes

You get a direct line to Mapbox's mapping engine inside your favorite AI client.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Optimizing complex delivery routes

A logistics manager wants to find the fastest way to hit 10 stops.
Real-world use case 02

Generating map snapshots for reports

A developer needs to see a map of a specific park.
Real-world use case 03

Identifying features at specific coordinates

A researcher needs to know what's located at a specific coordinate.

Complete set · 27capabilities

The complete Mapbox capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Mapbox.

Capability set01 / 07

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through Mapbox.

01 Capability
List tokens
View all active access tokens for your account. Use this to audit who has access to your Mapbox data.
02 Capability
Publish tileset
Make a Mapbox Tiling Service tileset live for your use. Use this to push new map layers to production.
03 Capability
Searchbox forward
Perform a forward search using the Search Box API. This helps your agent find locations based on text input.
04 Capability
Searchbox retrieve
Get full details for a specific searchbox suggestion. Use this to get more context on a suggested location.

Capability set02 / 07

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through Mapbox.

05 Capability
Searchbox reverse
Perform a reverse search using the Search Box API. Use this to find locations based on coordinates.
06 Capability
Searchbox suggest
Get autocomplete suggestions for location searches. This helps your agent understand what locations a user might mean.
07 Capability
Geocode batch
Perform batch geocoding for multiple addresses at once. This saves time when processing large lists of locations.
08 Capability
Geocode forward
Convert a specific address into geographic coordinates. Use this to get exact points for your maps.

Capability set03 / 07

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through Mapbox.

09 Capability
Get dataset feature
Pull a specific feature from one of your Mapbox datasets. It lets your agent see specific data points in your collection.
10 Capability
Get isochrone
Calculate the area reachable within a set time or distance. This is great for seeing how far a delivery can go.
11 Capability
Get map matching
Snap fuzzy GPS coordinates onto the actual road network. This ensures your agent understands real-world movement.
12 Capability
Get static image
Generate a static map image for a specific view. Use this to create snapshots for reports or presentations.

Capability set04 / 07

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through Mapbox.

13 Capability
Get tilequery
Get data about specific features at a specific coordinate. This lets your agent know exactly what is at a point.
14 Capability
Get vector tile
Fetch a vector tile from a Mapbox-hosted tileset. Use this for high-performance, data-rich map layers.
15 Capability
List datasets
See all the datasets associated with your Mapbox account. This helps your agent see what data is available to query.
16 Capability
Create tileset source
Create a Mapbox Tiling Service source for your map layers. This helps you organize custom map data.

Capability set05 / 07

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through Mapbox.

17 Capability
Create token
Generate a new access token for your Mapbox account. Use this to manage permissions for your agent.
18 Capability
Delete token
Remove an existing access token from your account. This keeps your account secure by removing old keys.
19 Capability
Geocode reverse
Turn geographic coordinates into a readable street address. This is perfect for identifying locations from GPS pings.
20 Capability
Get matrix
Get travel times or distances between many different points. Use this to build a full travel matrix for a fleet.

Capability set06 / 07

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through Mapbox.

21 Capability
Get directions
Get turn-by-turn instructions and optimal routes between locations. This provides the actual path for a driver.
22 Capability
Get feedback
Retrieve user feedback from your Mapbox interactions. Use this to see how people are interacting with your maps.
23 Capability
Get optimization
Grab a previously submitted optimization solution for your route. This helps you compare different routing plans.
24 Capability
Submit feedback
Send user feedback back to the Mapbox system. Use this to report issues or provide data for map improvements.

Capability set07 / 07

25—27

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through Mapbox.

25 Capability
Submit optimization
Solve the Traveling Salesperson Problem for complex fleet routing. This finds the most efficient way to hit multiple stops.
26 Capability
Get raster tile
Fetch a raster tile image from a Mapbox-hosted tileset. This is ideal for getting high-quality map imagery.
27 Capability
Update dataset feature
Change the details of a specific feature in a dataset. Use this to keep your geographic data up to date.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Mapbox to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Mapbox from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_feuCsMrdUMQVcySXmvWHZ3qiBeFWtDMTgS8QvxFG/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 Mapbox, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Mapbox for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_feuCsMrdUMQVcySXmvWHZ3qiBeFWtDMTgS8QvxFG/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 Mapbox URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Mapbox in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mapbox-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_feuCsMrdUMQVcySXmvWHZ3qiBeFWtDMTgS8QvxFG/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 Mapbox

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Mapbox, help me...". 27 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mapbox-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_feuCsMrdUMQVcySXmvWHZ3qiBeFWtDMTgS8QvxFG/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 Mapbox

Ask Copilot: "Using Mapbox, help me...". 27 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mapbox-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_feuCsMrdUMQVcySXmvWHZ3qiBeFWtDMTgS8QvxFG/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 Mapbox

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Mapbox, help me...". 27 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mapbox-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_feuCsMrdUMQVcySXmvWHZ3qiBeFWtDMTgS8QvxFG/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 Mapbox

Ask Cline: "Using Mapbox, help me...". 27 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add mapbox-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_feuCsMrdUMQVcySXmvWHZ3qiBeFWtDMTgS8QvxFG/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 Mapbox

Ask Claude: "Using Mapbox, show me...". 27 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Mapbox can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the logistics manager who needs to optimize routes on the fly, the GIS developer building custom map layers, and the data analyst who needs to pull geographic metadata without leaving their workspace.

01

Logistics Manager

Optimizing fleet routes and travel times without opening a separate routing capability.

02

GIS Developer

Quickly inspecting dataset features and publishing tilesets during development.

03

Data Analyst

Running spatial queries and pulling geographic metadata for research reports.

04

Location App Developer

Fetching geocoding data and map tiles to build location-aware features.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 11 capabilities

Felt (Collaborative Maps)

Create and manage collaborative maps. upload geographic data, style layers, and manipulate map elements directly from any AI agent.

02 33 capabilities

OpenStreetMap

Access and edit OpenStreetMap data. manage changesets, query map elements, and retrieve geospatial data directly from any AI agent.

03 6 capabilities

TomTom

Access global mapping, geocoding, and routing services. Search for addresses, calculate optimal routes, and retrieve map tiles directly through AI.

04 10 capabilities

Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial)

Build with location data via Mapbox. geocode addresses, calculate routes, and solve trip optimization.

05 6 capabilities

ArcGIS

Access GIS services via ArcGIS. geocode addresses, search places, get routes, check elevation and discover basemap styles from any AI agent.

06 8 capabilities

Mapbox

Geocode addresses, get directions, calculate distances and generate maps with Mapbox's location platform.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Mapbox connected.

Before you connect

Questions about Mapbox.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Mapbox MCP help with fleet routing?

Yes, it can. It uses the Mapbox engine to solve complex routing problems, find the best order for multiple stops, and provide total travel times for your fleet.

Does this Connector work for reverse geocoding?

Yes, it can. You can give your agent coordinates, and it will return the readable street address and location details for you.

Can I manage my Mapbox datasets with this?

Yes, you can. The Connector allows your agent to list your datasets, retrieve specific features, and even update those features using natural language.

How does this help with travel matrices?

It allows your agent to calculate the distance and travel time between many different points simultaneously, which is great for planning multi-stop journeys.

Can I get static map images?

Yes, you can. You can ask your agent to generate a static map image for any coordinate, and it will provide a URL for you to view or share.

Does this Connector support batch geocoding?

Yes, it does. You can provide a list of addresses, and the agent will process them all at once to give you the corresponding geographic coordinates.

Can I calculate driving directions between two points using this server?

Yes! Use the get_directions capability. You need to provide a routing profile (like mapbox/driving) and the coordinates as a semicolon-separated string of longitude and latitude.

How do I find information about map features at a specific coordinate?

You can use the get_tilequery capability. By providing a tileset ID and the longitude/latitude, the agent will retrieve data about the specific features located at that point.

Is it possible to update my Mapbox datasets through the AI?

Yes, the update_dataset_feature capability allows you to modify a specific feature within a dataset by providing the dataset ID, feature ID, and the new GeoJSON data.

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