Google Maps MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY | Yes | Your Google Maps Platform API key | |
| GOOGLE_MAPS_RATE_LIMIT_ENABLED | No | Enable/disable rate limiting. Set to 'false' to disable. | true |
| GOOGLE_MAPS_RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_MS | No | Rate limit window in milliseconds | 60000 |
| GOOGLE_MAPS_RATE_LIMIT_MAX_REQUESTS | No | Maximum requests per window | 100 |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
| resources | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| geocode_searchA | Convert addresses, place names, or landmarks into geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude). Supports region biasing and multiple languages for accurate global geocoding. |
| geocode_reverseB | Convert geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude) into human-readable addresses with detailed address components. Useful for location-based services and mapping applications. |
| places_search_textB | Search for places using natural language queries with advanced filtering options. Supports place type filtering, rating thresholds, price levels, location biasing, and real-time availability status. |
| places_nearbyC | Discover places within a specified radius of a geographic location. Perfect for finding restaurants, shops, services, and attractions near a specific point of interest. |
| places_autocompleteC | Get place suggestions for autocomplete |
| places_detailsC | Get detailed information about a place |
| places_photosC | Get signed photo URLs for a place |
| routes_computeB | Calculate optimal routes between locations with real-time traffic data, toll information, and alternative route options. Supports multiple travel modes including driving, walking, cycling, and transit. |
| routes_matrixB | Compute distance matrix between multiple origins and destinations |
| elevation_getB | Get elevation data for locations or along a path |
| timezone_getC | Get timezone information for a location |
| geolocation_estimateB | Estimate location from WiFi/cell data using Google Geolocation API |
| roads_nearestC | Find nearest roads to given points |
| nearby_findA | Discover nearby cities, towns, or points of interest from any location or address. Automatically calculates distances and sorts results by proximity. Supports both coordinate and address-based searches. |
| ip_geolocateA | Estimate geographic location using IP address through Google's Geolocation API. Provides approximate location with accuracy radius and optional reverse geocoding for address details. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Maps Platform API Overview | Comprehensive overview of available Google Maps Platform APIs and their capabilities |
| Google Places API Types Reference | Complete list of place types supported by the Google Places API |
| Routing Travel Modes | Available travel modes for routing and directions |
| Places API Field Masks | Field mask reference for optimizing Places API requests |
| Common Query Examples | Examples of common geocoding and places search queries |
TDQS
Scored across 15 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes, but 'nearby_find' and 'places_nearby' both discover nearby places, causing potential confusion. Descriptions help differentiate, but there is some overlap.
Names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with underscores, though some are action-first (e.g., elevation_get) and others domain-first (e.g., geocode_reverse). Overall pattern is predictable.
15 tools cover a wide range of Google Maps API functionalities including geocoding, places, routes, elevation, and timezone. The count is well-scoped for the domain.
The tool set covers major Google Maps API categories comprehensively, including directions, distance matrix, places, geocoding, and more. No obvious gaps for typical use cases.