Google Maps MCP Server by cablate MCP Server
18 Google Maps tools for AI agents — geocode, search, directions, weather, and more.
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Published as @cablate/mcp-google-map on npm. Runs locally.
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hey, i was using this server with
npx -y @cablate/mcp-google-map
but it stopped working. The command just stops
I also installed via npm and run:
mcp-google-map --port 3000 --apikey "your_api_key_here"
and same thing happens
even
mcp-google-map --help
```
shows nothing
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/9) · 2025-07-16 · closed · external user · 11 comments
### StreamableHttp transport is not supported
Currently, only stdio transport for local clients is available. No support for Streamablehttp transport for remote mcp server.
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/5) · 2025-07-13 · closed · outside contributor · 7 comments
### maps_directions: Transit mode missing bus/route details (transitDetails not in field mask)
## Description
When using maps_directions with mode: transit, the response includes the transit leg but only as a generic navigation instruction (e.g. "Bus towards Sean Moore Rd"). It does not return transit metadata such as the bus/route number, scheduled departure/arrival times, stop names, stop count, headsign, or transit agency info.
The root cause is that the field mask in src/services/RoutesService.ts does not include routes.legs.steps.transitDetails. The Google Routes API only returns t
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/78) · 2026-05-08 · closed · external user · 6 comments
### maps_directions transit mode returns "No route found" in Japan
## Bug Report
### What happened
I was trying to plan a trip to Ghibli Park in Nagoya using the `maps_directions` tool with `mode: transit`, and kept getting a `No route found` error — even for well-connected routes like Nagoya Station → Ghibli Park.
What's odd is that switching to `mode: driving` works perfectly fine for the same origin/destination. And transit directions work without issue in other countries — I tested Paris → Lyon and it returned correct step-by-step train instructions in F
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/74) · 2026-04-18 · closed · external user · 3 comments
### 特定情境或條件下的分析
## Problem
蠻好奇AI怎麼選店這件事
像是：
有沒有機會把評論內容做情境分類（例如約會、聚餐、商務）
能不能協助在排旅遊時，根據「動線順路」+「使用情境」、「避開尖峰時段」一起決定
或是能不能篩選特定條件（像停車方便、適合久坐、有沒有素食餐點）變成可被優先考慮的因素
如果這些都能做到的話感覺會有蠻大的市場需求
還是目前主要規劃是協助路線安排的部分（？
by 地圖先生
## Proposed solution
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## Alternatives considered
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[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/61) · 2026-03-19 · closed · 3 comments
### Most recent
### You're indexed in the Lulu MCP marketplace
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Feel free to drop it in your README if useful — no other action needed.
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/85) · 2026-08-19 · open · external user · 0 comments
### Invalid or missing session ID
Tried `npx @cablate/mcp-google-map --port 3000 --apikey "YOUR_API_KEY"`
But the mcp server just returns "Invalid or missing session ID"
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/79) · 2026-05-14 · closed · external user · 1 comment
### support listenning on a given hostname
## Problem
Currently, the MCP server seems to be hardcoded to listen on localhost (127.0.0.1), which makes it hard to access remotely. I have tried adding `HOST=0.0.0.0` and it didn't work. Wish adding a feature of `--host`.
## Proposed solution
Implement CLI argument support or environment variable. Ideally, it should allow users to specify the host and port like this:
```
npx @cablate/mcp-google-map --host 0.0.0.0 --port 3000
```
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/76) · 2026-04-20 · closed · external user · 1 comment
### Add CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
## Overview
There is currently no automated CI pipeline. Adding GitHub Actions will enforce quality checks on every PR and automate npm publishing on release.
## Proposed Work
### CI workflow (`.github/workflows/ci.yml`) — triggered on push and pull_request to `main`
1. **Lint** — run ESLint (once configured) to catch style issues
2. **Type check** — `npx tsc --noEmit`
3. **Build** — `npm run build` and verify `dist/` is produced
4. **Test** — `npm test` (once tests are added, see #69)
###
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/72) · 2026-03-27 · closed · 1 comment
### Implement request caching and rate limiting
## Overview
Every MCP tool call currently makes a live Google Maps API request. Adding a cache layer and rate limiting will reduce latency, lower API costs, and prevent quota exhaustion.
## Proposed Work
### Caching
- Introduce an in-memory LRU cache (e.g., `lru-cache`) keyed on the serialized request parameters
- Configurable TTL per tool (e.g., place details can be cached longer than nearby search)
- Cache bypass via an optional `noCache` parameter or environment variable
### Rate Limiting
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/71) · 2026-03-27 · closed · 1 comment
### Add JSDoc documentation to all exported symbols
## Overview
Exported tool definitions and handler functions currently lack JSDoc comments. Adding documentation improves maintainability and enables IDE tooling.
## Proposed Work
- Add JSDoc blocks to all exported constants in `src/maps-tools/mapsTools.ts`:
- Document each tool's purpose, input schema fields (`@param`), and return shape (`@returns`)
- Add JSDoc to any exported handler functions with `@param`, `@returns`, and `@throws` tags
- Add an `@example` block for the most commonly use
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/70) · 2026-03-27 · closed · 1 comment
### Add unit and integration tests
## Overview
The project currently has no automated tests. Adding a test suite will improve reliability and make it safer to accept contributions.
## Proposed Work
- Set up a test framework (e.g., Vitest or Jest) and configure it in `package.json`
- Write **unit tests** for each MCP tool handler:
- `search_nearby` — mock the Google Maps client, assert correct parameter mapping and response shaping
- `get_place_details` — mock the Places API call, assert field extraction
- Write an **integr
[Read the thread](https://github.com/cablate/mcp-google-map/issues/69) · 2026-03-27 · closed · 1 comment
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