Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial) Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Build location-aware apps with precise geocoding and route optimization.
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Why people use Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial)
Mapbox for Precise Geospatial Routing
This Connector lets your AI agent do that work in seconds. Just tell it the addresses, and it uses solve_optimization and get_distance_matrix to spit out the most efficient route.
What Vinkius changes
You get professional-grade Mapbox data without having to write custom routing logic or handle complex GeoJSON manually.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Optimizing a multi-stop delivery route
A logistics manager asks the agent to find the best order for 20 deliveries.
- Real-world use case 02
Visualizing a 10-minute walking radius
A city planner wants to know the 10-minute walking area of a new transit hub.
- Real-world use case 03
Cleaning up bike tracking data
A data analyst has a list of noisy pings from a bike.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial).
- 01 Capability
Get directions
Calculate driving, walking, or cycling directions between points. It includes turn-by-turn data and traffic info.
- 02 Capability
Get elevation
Query elevation data for a specific coordinate point. Useful for construction or outdoor activity apps.
- 03 Capability
Search places
Search for places, addresses, or POIs using Mapbox Geocoding. Find the nearest coffee shop or gas station easily.
- 04 Capability
Get isochrones
Calculate reachable areas within a specific travel time. This helps you see exactly where a customer can go in 10 minutes.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial).
- 05 Capability
Snap to road
Snap noisy GPS traces sequentially to a road network. Use this to fix wobbly GPS pings from phones or trackers.
- 06 Capability
Get distance matrix
Calculate a distance and travel time matrix between many points. It's perfect for seeing all travel times at once.
- 07 Capability
Solve optimization
Solve trip optimization for the Traveling Salesperson Problem. It finds the best order to hit multiple stops.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial).
- 08 Capability
Reverse geocode
Perform reverse geocoding to find places or addresses at a specific coordinate. Turn a GPS point into a street name.
- 09 Capability
Geocoding session
Perform autocomplete geocoding operations attached to a session. This helps with real-time search as users type.
- 10 Capability
Generate static map
Generate a static map image URL centered on coordinates. Use this to quickly get a visual of a specific location.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial) 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_fTy0n36D4L7Wh6xNifvBicHEiOQXR2KxRxltgy1H/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 (Maps & Geospatial), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fTy0n36D4L7Wh6xNifvBicHEiOQXR2KxRxltgy1H/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 (Maps & Geospatial) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mapbox-maps-geospatial": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fTy0n36D4L7Wh6xNifvBicHEiOQXR2KxRxltgy1H/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 (Maps & Geospatial)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial), help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mapbox-maps-geospatial": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fTy0n36D4L7Wh6xNifvBicHEiOQXR2KxRxltgy1H/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 (Maps & Geospatial)
Ask Copilot: "Using Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial), help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mapbox-maps-geospatial": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fTy0n36D4L7Wh6xNifvBicHEiOQXR2KxRxltgy1H/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 (Maps & Geospatial)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial), help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mapbox-maps-geospatial": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fTy0n36D4L7Wh6xNifvBicHEiOQXR2KxRxltgy1H/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 (Maps & Geospatial)
Ask Cline: "Using Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial), help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add mapbox-maps-geospatial --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fTy0n36D4L7Wh6xNifvBicHEiOQXR2KxRxltgy1H/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 (Maps & Geospatial)
Ask Claude: "Using Mapbox (Maps & Geospatial), show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Mapbox can move forward.
This is for the ops engineer tired of clicking through GIS dashboards at 2am, the developer building a logistics app, and the data analyst cleaning up messy GPS pings.
Logistics Manager
Uses the Connector on Tuesday afternoons to optimize delivery routes for a fleet of 50 vehicles without opening a GIS suite.
Software Developer
Integrates mapping and navigation into an AI-powered app to let users find the fastest path to local shops.
Data Analyst
Cleans up distorted GPS logs from field devices to ensure location data is accurate for reporting.
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Before you connect
Questions about Mapbox.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Mapbox MCP find coordinates for addresses?
Yes, it turns plain text addresses into precise coordinates for use in your apps or data exports.
How does the Mapbox MCP handle traffic?
It pulls real-time traffic data to give you accurate ETAs and routing for driving journeys.
Can I use the Mapbox MCP to optimize my delivery routes?
Yes, it solves the Traveling Salesperson Problem to find the most efficient order for visiting multiple stops.
Does the Mapbox MCP work for walking and cycling?
It calculates directions for all three modes, including specific paths for walking and cycling.
Can the Mapbox MCP clean up messy GPS data?
Yes, it snaps noisy GPS traces to the actual road network, which is perfect for cleaning up tracker logs.
Can I get elevation data with the Mapbox MCP?
You can query the height of any specific coordinate point instantly to get high-resolution elevation data.
How do I get a map image from this Connector?
It can generate a static map image URL centered on any set of coordinates you provide for quick visual checks.
Can I calculate which areas are reachable within a 10-minute drive through my agent?
Yes. Use the get_isochrones capability by providing the center coordinates and '10' as the minutes parameter. Your agent will return GeoJSON polygons representing the reachable areas for the specified profile (driving, walking, or cycling).
How do I optimize a delivery route with multiple stops through a conversation?
The solve_optimization capability determines the most efficient order to visit a list of coordinates. Your agent will process the request and return the optimized sequence, minimizing either travel time or distance for your logistics workflow.
Can my agent generate a map image for a specific location?
Absolutely. Use the generate_static_map capability by specifying the center, zoom, and resolution. Your agent will provide a usable Mapbox static image URL, perfect for visual verification without needing a mapping library.
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