maps_geocode

MCP tool from MCP Google Map by cablate

Convert an address or landmark name into GPS coordinates.

How to use it

maps_geocode is exposed by the MCP Google Map MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the maps_geocode tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

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$npx @cablate/mcp-google-map --stdio

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Other tools in MCP Google Map (17)

maps_air_quality

Get air quality index, pollutant concentrations, and health recommendations by demographic group.

maps_batch_geocode

Geocode up to 50 addresses in one call — returns coordinates for each.

maps_compare_places

Compare places side-by-side — searches, gets details, and optionally calculates distances.

maps_directions

Get step-by-step navigation between two points with route details. Driving mode supports avoidtolls and avoidhighways.

maps_distance_matrix

Calculate travel distances and times between multiple origins and destinations. Driving mode supports avoidtolls and avoidhighways.

maps_elevation

Get elevation (meters above sea level) for geographic coordinates.

maps_explore_area

Explore what's around a location — searches multiple place types and gets details in one call.

maps_local_rank_tracker

Track a business's local search ranking across a geographic grid — like LocalFalcon. Supports up to 3 keywords for batch scanning. Returns rank at each point, top-3 competitors, and metrics (ARP, ATRP, SoLV).

maps_place_details

Get full details for a place by its placeid — reviews, phone, website, hours. Optional maxPhotos param returns photo URLs.

maps_plan_route

Plan an optimized multi-stop route — uses Routes API waypoint optimization (up to 25 stops) for efficient ordering. Driving mode supports avoidtolls and avoidhighways.

maps_reverse_geocode

Convert GPS coordinates into a street address.

maps_search_along_route

Search for places along a route between two points — ranked by minimal detour time.

maps_search_nearby

Find places near a location by type (restaurant, cafe, hotel, etc.). Supports filtering by radius, rating, and open status.

maps_search_places

Free-text place search (e.g., "sushi restaurants in Tokyo"). Supports location bias, rating, open-now filters.

maps_static_map

Generate a map image with markers, paths, or routes — returned inline for the user to see directly.

maps_timezone

Get timezone ID, name, UTC/DST offsets, and local time for coordinates.

maps_weather

Get current weather conditions or forecast — temperature, humidity, wind, UV, precipitation.