Baidu Maps

Log in to the Baidu Maps Open Platform console at https://lbsyun.baidu.com/apiconsole/key, create a new application, and generate a server-side API key. Enable the MCP (SSE) service type on the key for optimal compatibility.

Install either the Python or Node.js package depending on your preference. Both expose the same MCP tools.

# Python
pip install mcp-server-baidu-maps

# Node.js
npm install @baidumap/mcp-server-baidu-map

Add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json. Pass your API key via the BAIDU_MAPS_API_KEY environment variable.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "baidu-maps": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "mcp_server_baidu_maps"],
      "env": {
        "BAIDU_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_BAIDU_MAPS_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

If you prefer the npm package, use the npx command and the BAIDU_MAP_API_KEY environment variable name (note: no 'S' at the end).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "baidu-maps": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@baidumap/mcp-server-baidu-map"],
      "env": {
        "BAIDU_MAP_API_KEY": "YOUR_BAIDU_MAPS_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

After restarting your MCP client, ask the AI to list the Baidu Maps tools. You should see tools for geocoding, reverse geocoding, POI search, route planning (driving, walking, transit), weather queries, IP location, and traffic data.