Connects to Kakao Local API and Kakao Map, enabling geolocation services and map functionality through Kakao's platform.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@MCP Kakao Localfind coffee shops near Gangnam Station"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
MCP Kakao Local
The MCP connects to the Kakao Local API and Kakao Map. 카카오 로컬 API 및 카카오맵에 연결하는 MCP 서버.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
Python: Version 3.13 or higher
uv: You can find installation instructions here.
Kakao Developers: You need API credentials from the Kakao developers.
Related MCP server: Kakao Navigation
Configuration
Create a Create a file in the project root.
Add API Credentials: Edit the
.envfile and add your Kakao REST API credentials.REST_API_KEY="YOUR_REST_API_KEY_HERE"Please verify the exact environment variable names required by checking
src/mcp_kakao_local/kakao_local_client.py.
Running the MCP
Sync Dependencies: Navigate to the project root directory in your terminal and run the following command. This will create a virtual environment (if one doesn't exist) and install all dependencies specified in
pyproject.toml.uv syncRun:: You can run the MCP server using
uv.uv run src/mcp_kakao_localFor development,
source .venv/bin/activate mcp dev src/mcp_kakao_local/server.py