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Google Maps

by · github.com/Mastan1301/google_maps_mcp

Google Maps MCP server using Google Places API.

Unclaimed MIT last commit a year ago devtools
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49Fair

Scored 14 days ago · breakdown

About Google Maps

Google Maps is an MCP server published by Mastan1301 in the Developer Tools category: google Maps MCP server using Google Places API.

The repository has 4 stars and 2 forks, with the last commit a year ago. Six months or more without a commit doesn't mean the server is broken, but check the open issues before depending on it in production.

Install

From source
git clone https://github.com/Mastan1301/google_maps_mcp

This server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.

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Security checks

Static checks derived from the repository 7 days ago. Heuristics on the source, not an audit.

  • ✓README presentThe repository ships documentation.
  • ✓License declaredUsable under a stated license.
  • ✓Tests presentA test suite exists in the repository.
  • !Dependencies pinnedNo lockfile. Installs can pull different code over time.
  • ✓No dynamic code executionSource scan found no eval, dynamic Function, or shell execution.
  • !Scoped permissionsDoesn't declare a permission scope. Assume it can do anything its process can.

README

Google Maps MCP Server

This project provides a Python-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that leverages the Google Maps and Places APIs to answer queries about local businesses and tourist attractions in India. It is designed to help users and developers easily retrieve information such as "What are the best cafes in Bangalore?" or "Top-rated tourist places near Hyderabad" using a simple MCP interface.

Features

  • Query Google Maps for places, restaurants, tourist attractions, and more
  • Easily configurable with your own Google Maps API key
  • Modular, maintainable, and testable codebase
  • Ready for extension and contribution

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Run the MCP server

  • Install uvx using
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
  • Run the MCP server-
uvx google-mcp-server

Contributing

  • Fork this repository and create a feature branch.
  • Add or update tests for your changes.
  • Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

Setup Steps

  • Clone the repository:

    git clone <your-fork-url>
cd google_maps_mcp

  • Build: Go to the root of the project and run-

    uv build

  • Set your Google Maps API key:

    • You can set it in your environment or in the config (see below).
    • Example (Linux/macOS): 
      export GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

  • Install the local build as an executable: Ensure that your PATH env var contains the ~/.local/bin path.

    If not, add this to the end of your ~/.bashrc file.

    export PATH=$PATH:~/.local/bin

    and then run-

    source ~/.bashrc
  1. Run the executable containing the MCP server: 
    uvx dist/google_maps_mcp-1.0.0-py3-none-any.whl

Visual Studio Code: MCP Server Configuration Example

"mcp": {
        "servers": {
            "google_maps_mcp_server":{
                "type": "stdio",
                "command": "uvx",
                "args": ["google-maps-mcp"],
                "env": {
                    "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "<your google maps API key>"
                }
            }
        }
    }

README fetched from the repository 7 days ago. The original is authoritative.

Questions

About Google Maps

How do I install Google Maps?

No package has been published for this server, so install it from source: clone the repository and follow its README.

Is Google Maps safe to use with an AI agent?

Its trust score is 49 out of 100 (fair). It passes 4 of the 6 static security checks run so far; the failures are listed above. It has no ConduID identity yet, so agent calls to it are not receipted.

Is Google Maps still maintained?

The last commit was a year ago and 1 open issues. That's long enough that you should check whether the maintainer is responding to issues before depending on it.