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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.

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

1. Log in to Kakao Developers .
2. Create an application

• 'My Applications' > 'Add Application' > Enter application information and click 'Save'

3. Activate Kakao Map API

• Select 'Kakao Map' from the sidebar > Turn 'Activation Settings' ON

4. 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 information
• direction_search_by_names : Find directions by starting point and destination address
• direction_search_by_coordinates : Find directions by starting point and destination coordinates
• future_direction_search_by_coordinates : Find directions to a specific point in the future using starting and destination coordinates
• address_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