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SafeGraph MCP. Analyze global location and foot traffic patterns.

SafeGraph lets you analyze complex geographic data using natural language. It connects your AI to a massive dataset of Points of Interest (POIs), building geometries, and historical foot traffic patterns worldwide. You can query specific brands, find all locations within a radius, or map the precise footprint of any structure simply by asking questions.

SafeGraph MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
SafeGraph MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
SafeGraph MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
SafeGraph MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
SafeGraph MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
SafeGraph MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
SafeGraph MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
SafeGraph MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Identify specific local businesses

Search for all locations belonging to a particular brand or industry within defined geographical boundaries.

Map building footprints and borders

Retrieve the precise geometric polygon for an individual building, or search for all places contained inside a custom-drawn city border.

Analyze historical movement patterns

Get metrics on foot traffic volume, typical visit frequency, and how long people stay at specific locations over time.

Query complex spatial regions

Perform broad searches for places based on NAICS industry codes or by passing a custom geographic polygon (WKT).

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What AI agents can do with SafeGraph MCP with 10 Tools

Use these specialized tools to filter, sort, segment location data, map precise footprints, analyze pedestrian flow, and retrieve deep geographic intelligence.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Batch Lookup Placekeys

Performs multiple Placekey lookups efficiently using a single JSON array input.

Graphql Raw Query

Executes any raw GraphQL query against the SafeGraph API for complex data retrieval.

Lookup Building Geometry

Retrieves the exact polygon coordinates defining a specific building's physical...

Lookup Parent Polygon

Identifies and maps the encompassing parent location, such as an airport or mall...

Lookup Place Patterns

Retrieves historical data showing pedestrian foot traffic volumes and average dwell...

Lookup Placekey

Gets detailed attribute information for any known location using its unique Placekey ID.

Search Brand Places

Searches for all locations belonging to a specific brand within a defined city boundary.

Search Distance Radius

Finds places that fall within a specified radius from given latitude and longitude...

Search Industry Naics

Searches for locations using specific NAICS industry codes combined with a regional...

Search Wkt Polygon

Finds all places contained within an area defined by a custom geometric polygon (WKT...

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SafeGraph MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The SafeGraph integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
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  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Make Your AI Do More

Start with SafeGraph, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
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Tracking physical locations used to be a painful, multi-tab process.

Today, mapping out a market means jumping between five different dashboards: one for demographics, one for competitor addresses, another for historical traffic data, and finally, a GIS tool just to draw the custom polygon boundaries. You spend hours copying coordinates from one spreadsheet into another, constantly verifying if the raw address corresponds to the actual physical footprint.

With this MCP connection, you describe the problem in plain language. Your agent handles the entire process—it pulls the required polygons using `lookup_building_geometry` and combines that with foot traffic data via `lookup_place_patterns`. You get a single, actionable report without ever leaving your chat window.

SafeGraph MCP gives you precise insights into location patterns.

You no longer need to run separate queries just to confirm boundaries. The tool allows you to identify the parent container—the mall or complex—and then drill down immediately using `lookup_parent_polygon` and `lookup_building_geometry` for every store inside.

The difference is that your AI client doesn't just give you a list; it gives you quantifiable, geometrically accurate data about *how* people use the space. It’s the difference between guessing and knowing.

What SafeGraph MCP does for your AI

Need to know what's physically happening in an area? This connection gives your AI expert-level geographic analysis without ever touching complex database queries. It turns general questions into highly detailed location intelligence. You can find every coffee shop within a half-mile radius or map the exact polygon of a building using its Placekey.

Furthermore, you gain access to historical data, letting you check foot traffic volumes and average visitor dwell times for any structure over time. This deep capability is available instantly via Vinkius, making it one of the most powerful geospatial datasets in the catalog. It’s pure analytical power, giving your agent the ability to act like a professional urban planner or retail analyst.

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Frequently asked questions about SafeGraph MCP

How do I find all locations for a specific brand using SafeGraph MCP? +

You run search_brand_places. You just tell your agent the brand name (like Starbucks) and the city, and it returns every matching location in that area.

Can I analyze foot traffic with SafeGraph MCP? +

Yes. Use lookup_place_patterns to retrieve historical data on how many people visited a place and what their average time spent there was.

What is the difference between using search_distance_radius and search_wkt_polygon? +

search_distance_radius finds everything in a circle around one point. search_wkt_polygon lets you draw an irregular shape, like a specific neighborhood boundary, to find everything inside that custom area.

Does SafeGraph MCP handle complex queries? +

It does. For ultimate flexibility, use the graphql_raw_query tool, which lets you pass any complex query directly to the API root structure.