Google Maps MCP
mcp-google-map
18 read-only tools for Google Maps: place search, directions and geocoding, plus three skills. A Google Maps Platform key is needed and calls may be paid
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- MIT
Minimal access
Why this level
- A Google Maps Platform key is needed and calls may be paid
- A third-party project and not Google
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add mcp/mcp-google-mapDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
Other ways to install
Access and checks
How we reviewMinimal accessThe tool runs nothing and makes no network calls.
- A Google Maps Platform key is needed and calls may be paid
- A third-party project and not Google
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
mcp-google-map opens Google Maps to an agent: 18 read-only tools (place search, directions, geocoding) and three skills. A Google Maps Platform key is needed and calls may be billed. Installation check: `npx -y @cablate/mcp-google-map doctor`, example: `npx -y @cablate/mcp-google-map exec geocode '{"address":"Tokyo Tower"}'`. There is a plugin for Claude Code and Codex. Version 0.0.69 from 26.09.2026, MIT license. It is not a Google product.
Who it is for. For people who plan trips, routes and place search with an agent and have a Google Maps Platform key.
Good fit when
- You need place and route search from an agent
- You need address geocoding
- You need read-only Google Maps tools
Not a fit when
- You have no Google Maps Platform key: it does not work without it
- You cannot bear the cost of paid calls
Example request
Find quiet cafes near the station and build a public transport route to the first oneMCP
- Transport
- stdio, http
- Authentication
- API key
Environment variables
GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEYrequired, secret- Environment variable GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY, the value is set in the client or a .env file
Limitations
A Google Maps Platform key is needed and calls may be paid: set a budget limit in the Google console. Google data display terms apply to you. The tools only read, so access is minimal. This is not a Google product and the version is 0.0.x.
How to disable. Remove the server entry from the client and revoke or restrict the key in the Google console.
FAQ
What can it do?
18 read-only tools: place search, directions, geocoding, plus three skills.
Is a key needed?
Yes, a Google Maps Platform key, and calls may be paid.
Is it a Google product?
No, it is a third-party project.
Discussion
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README in short
The README describes an MCP server for Google Maps with 18 read-only tools and three skills, installation through npx and a plugin. MIT license.