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Google Maps MCP Server

by Anthropic

Reference Google Maps MCP server. Search places, get directions, and access location data.

Reference Implementation
Web Utility
Deployment Type
☁️Remote

Connects to remote services

Authentication
🔑API Key

Requires API key

Installation
Medium

Some configuration needed

Use Cases
Common ways to use this MCP server
Location search
Route planning
Place details
Geocoding
Ideal For
This server is perfect for these roles and teams
App Developers
Travel Planners
Logistics
Installation
Quick start guide for setting up this MCP server

1. Install via npx

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps

2. Add to Claude Desktop config

Edit claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new MCP server.

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