Provides tools for geocoding, address search, and directions via Kakao Map API, enabling location-based services including route optimization with real-time traffic data and future time-based routing for various transportation modes.
Kakao Mobility & Kakao Map MCP Server
introduction
This repository provides a server that is compatible with Kakao Mobility and Kakao Map APIs by complying with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It aims to provide a route-finding service suitable for the domestic environment.
Related MCP server: mapbox-mcp-server
Key Features
1. Location search (geocoding)
Convert address or place name to coordinates (latitude/longitude)
Provide precise location information
2. Directions service
Find the best route from origin to destination
Support for various means of transportation such as walking and car
Reflect real-time traffic information
Get started
Log in to Kakao Developers .
Create an application
'My Applications' > 'Add Application' > Enter application information and click 'Save'
Activate Kakao Map API
Select 'Kakao Map' from the sidebar > Turn 'Activation Settings' ON
REST API Key Issuance
Select 'App Key' from the sidebar > Copy 'REST API Key' and use it
Tools provided
This server provides the following MCP tools:
geocode: Geocode an address into coordinate informationdirection_search_by_names: Find directions by starting point and destination addressdirection_search_by_coordinates: Find directions by starting point and destination coordinatesfuture_direction_search_by_coordinates: Find directions to a specific point in the future using starting and destination coordinatesaddress_search_by_place_name: Find address by place name
Distribution Information
Distribution information and the latest updates for this server can be found at Smithery.
Made with ❤️ using Model Context Protocol