Google Maps Places
Search for places using Google Maps Places API and retrieve place photos. Supports text-based place searches with details like ratings, hours, and addresses.
What is Google Maps Places?
Google Maps Places is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to search for places using google maps places api and retrieve place photos. supports text-based place searches with details like ratings, hours, and addresses.
Search for places using Google Maps Places API and retrieve place photos. Supports text-based place searches with details like ratings, hours, and addresses.
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Features
- Search for places using Google Maps Places API and retrieve
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y google-maps-places-mcpManual Installation
npx -y google-maps-places-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Google Maps Places
What is Google Maps Places?
Google Maps Places is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that search for places using google maps places api and retrieve place photos. supports text-based place searches with details like ratings, hours, and addresses. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Google Maps Places?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y google-maps-places-mcp. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Google Maps Places?
Google Maps Places works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Google Maps Places free to use?
Yes, Google Maps Places is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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