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## Google Maps Enhanced MCP Server: Advanced Location Intelligence The **Google Maps Enhanced MCP Server** provides comprehensive access to Google Maps Platform APIs directly within Google Antigravity, enabling AI assistants to perform advanced geocoding, routing, place discovery, and spatial analysis. This enhanced integration unlocks the full power of Google's location services for sophisticated mapping applications. ### Why Google Maps Enhanced MCP? - **Premium Data Quality**: Access Google's industry-leading mapping data with global coverage and frequent updates - **Advanced Routing**: Multi-waypoint optimization, traffic-aware routing, and alternative route suggestions - **Rich Place Details**: Comprehensive business information including reviews, photos, hours, and real-time popularity - **Spatial Analysis**: Distance matrices, isochrones, and service area calculations for logistics optimization - **Street View Integration**: Access street-level imagery and panoramas for visual location context ### Key Features #### 1. Advanced Geocoding ```python from anthropic import Anthropic client = Anthropic() response = client.messages.create( model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514", max_tokens=1024, messages=[{ "role": "user", "content": "Geocode this address with component filtering and return place details: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway" }], tools=[{ "name": "gmaps_geocode", "description": "Advanced geocoding with place details" }] ) ``` #### 2. Multi-Stop Routing ```python # Optimize routes with multiple waypoints response = client.messages.create( model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514", max_tokens=1024, messages=[{ "role": "user", "content": "Plan an optimized delivery route for these 8 addresses, considering traffic and delivery windows" }], tools=[{"name": "gmaps_route_optimize", "description": "Optimize multi-stop routes"}] ) ``` #### 3. Place Discovery ```python # Search and discover places response = client.messages.create( model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514", max_tokens=1024, messages=[{ "role": "user", "content": "Find all electric vehicle charging stations within 5 miles with availability and connector types" }], tools=[{"name": "gmaps_places", "description": "Search and discover places"}] ) ``` #### 4. Distance Matrix ```python # Calculate distances between multiple points response = client.messages.create( model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514", max_tokens=1024, messages=[{ "role": "user", "content": "Calculate travel times from our 3 warehouses to these 20 customer addresses" }], tools=[{"name": "gmaps_distance_matrix", "description": "Calculate distance matrices"}] ) ``` ### Configuration ```json { "mcpServers": { "google-maps-enhanced": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/mcp-google-maps-enhanced"], "env": { "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "your-google-maps-api-key" } } } } ``` ### Use Cases **Logistics Optimization**: Build route optimization systems with traffic awareness, time windows, and vehicle capacity constraints. **Store Locators**: Create rich store finder experiences with detailed business information, photos, and real-time status. **Real Estate Applications**: Provide neighborhood analysis, commute calculations, and nearby amenity discovery for property listings. **Fleet Management**: Monitor and optimize vehicle routes with real-time traffic updates and dynamic rerouting. The Google Maps Enhanced MCP Server unlocks premium location intelligence for sophisticated applications requiring the best-in-class mapping data and spatial analysis capabilities.
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps-enhanced": {
"mcpServers": {
"google-maps-enhanced": {
"env": {
"GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
},
"args": [
"-y",
"google-maps-mcp-server"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
}
}
}