Integrates with Google Places API to search for nearby places based on keywords, with options for radius customization and type filtering.
Uses Google Cloud Platform API Key with Places API to perform location-based searches for nearby points of interest.
NearbySearch MCP Server
An MCP server for nearby place searches with IP-based location detection.
Features
- IP-based Location Detection: Uses ipapi.co to determine your current location
- Google Places Integration: Searches for nearby places based on keywords and optional type filters
- Simple Interface: Single tool endpoint with customizable radius
Requirements
- Python 3.10+
- Google Cloud Platform API Key with Places API enabled
- Internet connection
Installation
- Clone the repository:
- Install dependencies:
- Client Configuration
Usage
Running the Server
- Development Mode (with MCP Inspector):
- Install in Claude Desktop:
- Direct Execution:
Available Endpoints
Tool: search_nearby
- Searches for places near your current location
- Parameters:
keyword
(str): What to search for (e.g., "coffee shop")radius
(int, optional): Search radius in meters (default: 1500)type
(str, optional): Place type (e.g., "restaurant", "cafe")
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
This server cannot be installed
remote-capable server
The server can be hosted and run remotely because it primarily relies on remote services or has no dependency on the local environment.
An MCP server for nearby place searches with IP-based location detection.
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