How do I install Google Places MCP Server?

Follow the setup instructions on the Google Places GitHub repository, then add the server configuration to your AI client.

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Google Places

Name: Google Places MCP Server
Author: colakang

v1.0.0•APIs•stable

Integrates with Google Places API to allow searching, retrieving details, and finding nearby places through an MCP server interface.

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What is Google Places?

Google Places is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to integrates with google places api to allow searching, retrieving details, and finding nearby places through an mcp server interface.

Integrates with Google Places API to allow searching, retrieving details, and finding nearby places through an MCP server interface.

This server falls under the APIs and Search & Data Extraction categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

Integrates with Google Places API to allow searching, retrie

Use Cases

Search for places by name, location, or type.

Retrieve detailed place information including ratings and hours.

colakang

Maintainer

LicenseMIT

Languagetypescript

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedN/A

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

Manual Installation

npx google-places-mcp-server

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms

ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow

CPU UsageLow

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Places

What is Google Places?

Google Places is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with google places api to allow searching, retrieving details, and finding nearby places through an mcp server interface. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Google Places?

Follow the installation instructions on the Google Places GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Google Places?

Google Places works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Google Places free to use?

Yes, Google Places is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Set Up Google Places in Your Editor

Choose your AI client for step-by-step setup instructions.

🖥️

Claude Desktop

macOS & Windows app

⌨️

Claude Code

CLI & terminal

📝

Cursor

AI-first code editor

💻

VS Code

GitHub Copilot MCP

🏄

Windsurf

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🔌

Cline

VS Code extension

Quick Config Preview

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-places-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "google-places-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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