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MapGL MCP Server (prototype)

MapGL MCP Server

A small MCP prototype on top of 2GIS's MapGL JS API, giving an LLM map access for queries like comparing districts by cafe density

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Why this level

  • Runs a Node.js server that calls the 2GIS map API with a MapGL key
  • The README does not list the tools; the author calls it a prototype
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Russian stack

itanka9/2gis-mcpAuthor:itanka9

Install

Services

Manual install

{
  "servers": {
    "mapgl": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["<repo folder>/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "MAPGL_API_KEY": "Your 2GIS API Key"
      }
    }
  }
}

The .vscode/mcp.json file from the README after building with npm run build.

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How we review

Extended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.

  • Runs a Node.js server that calls the 2GIS map API with a MapGL key
  • The README does not list the tools; the author calls it a prototype

This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.

What it does

The server provides LLM applications with access to 2GIS's MapGL JS API. The MapGL key is passed through an environment variable in the MCP client config. The author describes the project as a prototype and shows two usage examples in the README: comparing Moscow districts by cafe and park density within walking distance, and finding places serving onion soup in Yalta, with screenshots of the results in VS Code.

Who it is for. For developers who want to quickly try an LLM plus 2GIS maps combo in VS Code without a production-ready server.

Good fit when

  • You want to quickly try the idea of place search and district comparison via 2GIS in an agent
  • You work in VS Code with MCP and want a minimal connection example
  • A prototype with no stability guarantees is acceptable

Not a fit when

  • You need a mature tool with a documented method list: the README does not detail the tool list
  • You need geocoding or routing as separate operations with a clear API

Example request

Compare the Akademichesky and Obruchevsky districts in Moscow by cafe and park density within walking distance

MCP

Transport
stdio
Authentication
API key

Environment variables

MAPGL_API_KEY required, secret
A 2GIS MapGL API key.

Limitations

The README does not explicitly list the server's tool set and limits itself to usage examples and screenshots. The author calls it a prototype outright, so interface stability is not guaranteed. It needs your own 2GIS MapGL API key.

How to disable. Remove the mapgl entry from .vscode/mcp.json or your MCP client's config.

FAQ

Is this an official 2GIS server?

No, it is an independent prototype on top of 2GIS's public MapGL JS API; the README does not link it to the vendor.

What tools are available to the agent?

The README gives no detailed list, only example place and district queries with result screenshots.

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README in short

The short English README describes the server as MapGL JS API access for LLM applications, gives npm install and npm run build install steps, a .vscode/mcp.json example with a MAPGL_API_KEY variable, and two screenshots of example queries about Moscow districts and Yalta venues.

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