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# 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
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/kukapay/nearby-search-mcp.git
cd nearby-search-mcp
```
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
# Using uv (recommended)
uv add "mcp[cli]" httpx python-dotenv
# Or using pip
pip install mcp httpx python-dotenv
```
3. Client Configuration
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"nearby-search": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["--directory", "path/to/nearby-search-mcp", "run", "main.py"],
"env": {
"GOOGLE_API_KEY": "your google api key"
}
}
}
}
````
## Usage
### Running the Server
- **Development Mode** (with MCP Inspector):
```bash
mcp dev main.py
```
- **Install in Claude Desktop**:
```bash
mcp install main.py --name "NearbySearch"
```
- **Direct Execution**:
```bash
python main.py
```
### 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](LICENSE) file for details.