What can you do with this server?

This server provides a no-API-key Google Maps scraper that can be used as an MCP server or CLI to search for businesses and places and retrieve detailed place information. * Search Google Maps for businesses, categories, services, landmarks, and points of interest by query and location (e.g., "dentists in Chicago", "coffee shops in Paris"). * Get detailed place information using a Google Place ID or a business/landmark name, including address, phone, international phone, website, category, rating, review count, coordinates, and Google Maps URL. * Limit result counts and optionally enable geo-grid tiling to cover entire cities/regions for large-scale data collection. * Configure country, language, and result delivery (inline or as a resource) to tailor searches and avoid context bloat. * Run as a CLI for terminal use, supporting table or CSV output. * Integrate with AI agents like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Zed via MCP (stdio or streamable HTTP).

Which integrations are available for this server?

Provides tools for searching businesses, attractions, and services on Google Maps, retrieving structured place details including ratings, contact info, coordinates, and Google Maps URLs.

How do I use Google Maps MCP Server?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Google Maps MCP Server Find me the top-rated pizza places in Brooklyn" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

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Google Maps MCP Server

by devsanthoshmk

Overview Schema Related Servers Score Discussions

Python

Hybrid

🗺️ gmaps-mcp

A Google Maps scraper server and CLI for AI agents and terminal use. No API key required.

Python License: MIT

⚡ Key Features

No API key — scrapes Google Maps directly via aiohttp
Search businesses by query with pagination and geo-grid tiling
Place details — full profile by Place ID or name (phone, address, rating, coordinates)
Grid mode — tiles an entire city/region into sub-viewports to collect thousands of results
MCP + CLI — same engine, two interfaces

Related MCP server: Google Maps MCP Server

🚀 Quickstart

Add to AI Agents (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Zed, etc.)

npx mcp-add -n google-maps -t stdio -c "uvx --from git+https://github.com/devsanthoshmk/gmaps-mcp.git gmaps-mcp serve"

Or Run via CLI

# Direct run without cloning
uvx --from git+https://github.com/devsanthoshmk/gmaps-mcp.git gmaps-mcp search "bakeries" "Paris" --country fr --limit 10

# Or clone and run locally
git clone https://github.com/devsanthoshmk/gmaps-mcp.git
cd gmaps-mcp
uv run gmaps-mcp search "bakeries" "Paris" --country fr --limit 10

💻 CLI

Search

uv run gmaps-mcp search "dentists" "Chicago" --limit 10 --country us --format table
uv run gmaps-mcp search "bakeries" "Paris" --country fr --grid --format table
uv run gmaps-mcp search "pharmacies" "Chennai" --grid --country in --output pharmacies.csv

Place Details

uv run gmaps-mcp details "ChIJ7xiFY1VmUjoR2IuH0fYWMlk" --format table
uv run gmaps-mcp details "Eiffel Tower Paris" --country fr --output eiffel.csv

Start MCP Server

uv run gmaps-mcp serve                                                         # stdio (default)
uv run gmaps-mcp serve --transport streamable-http --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000  # HTTP

🔌 MCP Client Config (Manual)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["--from", "git+https://github.com/devsanthoshmk/gmaps-mcp.git", "gmaps-mcp", "serve"]
    }
  }
}

Local dev:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": ["run", "--directory", "/absolute/path/to/gmaps-mcp", "gmaps-mcp", "serve"]
    }
  }
}

🧩 MCP Tools

`search_google_maps`

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
`term`	string	required	Search term / business category (e.g. `"coffee shops"`, `"dentists"`)
`location`	string	required	Target location / city (e.g. `"Paris"`, `"Chicago"`, `"Chennai"`)
`limit`	integer	null	Max results
`grid`	boolean	false	Enable geo-grid tiling for large area coverage
`country`	string	`"in"`	ISO country code (`"us"`, `"fr"`, `"jp"`)
`language`	string	`"en"`	Response language
`result_delivery`	`"inline"` \| `"resource"`	`"inline"`	`"resource"` avoids context bloat for large result sets

`get_place_details`

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
`place`	string	required	Place ID (`"ChIJ..."`) or business name
`country`	string	`"in"`	ISO country code
`language`	string	`"en"`	Response language

📦 Output Schema

{
  "place_id": "ChIJ7xiFY1VmUjoR2IuH0fYWMlk",
  "name": "New Chennai Pharmacy",
  "category": "Pharmacy",
  "address": "No. 33, Sarojini Street, T.Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017",
  "phone": "091500 97960",
  "international_phone": "+91 91500 97960",
  "website": "https://example.com",
  "latitude": 13.0371485,
  "longitude": 80.2319365,
  "rating": 4.7,
  "review_count": 25,
  "google_maps_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7xiFY1VmUjoR2IuH0fYWMlk"
}

📄 License

MIT — see LICENSE.

Available Tools

2 tools

get_place_detailsA

Retrieve detailed information for a single specific Google Maps place or business. Looks up a place using its unique Google Place ID (e.g., 'ChIJ...' or 'place_id:ChIJ...') or specific landmark/business name. Returns complete structured details including address, phone number, website, rating, coordinates, and Google Maps URL.

ParametersJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`place`	Yes	The place identifier to fetch details for. Can be either: 1. A Google Place ID (e.g., 'ChIJ12k5kG_iDDkRwuzibQwYZ4M' or 'place_id:ChIJ...') 2. An exact place / business name and location (e.g., 'AIIMS New Delhi' or 'Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai').
`country`	No	Two-letter ISO country code for region localization (default: 'in').	in
`language`	No	Language code for the response (default: 'en').	en

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`found`	No	Whether the place was successfully found
`place`	No	The retrieved place object if found, otherwise null
`query_or_id`	Yes	The place query or Place ID searched for

TDQS

A4.2/5.0

Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses the lookup behavior (by ID or name) and the return fields (address, phone, etc.), but does not mention rate limits, authentication requirements, or what happens if the place is not found. Adequate but not comprehensive.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences, front-loaded with the main purpose, and each sentence adds essential information. No wasted words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's moderate complexity, the description covers the key purpose, parameter usage, and return value hints. The presence of an output schema reduces the need to describe return values. Minor gaps exist (e.g., error behavior), but overall it is sufficiently complete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds value by explaining the two formats for the 'place' parameter (Google Place ID vs. name/location), which goes beyond the schema's description. This additional context justifies a 4.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly specifies the verb 'retrieve' and the resource 'detailed information for a single specific Google Maps place or business'. It distinguishes from sibling tool 'search_google_maps' by emphasizing single-place lookup vs. searching.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explains when to use this tool (to get details for a known place via ID or name) and implicitly distinguishes from searching. It does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternatives beyond the sibling context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search_google_mapsA

Search Google Maps for local businesses, places, points of interest, and services. Returns structured place data including business name, Google Place ID, category, formatted street address, phone numbers, website URL, geo-coordinates (latitude/longitude), star rating, total review count, and direct Google Maps URL.

ParametersJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`limit`	No	Maximum number of place results to return (between 1 and 50, default is 10).
`query`	Yes	The search query for Google Maps. Can be a business category, specific place name, service, or landmark along with a location. Examples: 'coffee shops in Koramangala Bangalore', 'dentists near Connaught Place Delhi', 'Italian restaurants in Bandra Mumbai', 'hospitals in Hyderabad', 'electricians near Indiranagar', 'museums in London'.
`country`	No	Two-letter ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code to localize search results and map boundaries. Default is 'in' (India). Other examples: 'us' (United States), 'gb' (United Kingdom), 'ca' (Canada), 'au' (Australia), 'de' (Germany), 'fr' (France), 'sg' (Singapore), 'ae' (UAE).	in
`language`	No	Language code for the results (e.g. 'en' for English, 'hi' for Hindi, 'es' for Spanish, 'fr' for French, 'de' for German, 'ja' for Japanese). Default is 'en'.	en

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`query`	Yes	The search query that was executed
`places`	No	List of matched Google Maps places
`country`	Yes	The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code used (e.g., 'in', 'us')
`language`	Yes	The language code used for results (e.g., 'en', 'hi')
`total_results`	Yes	Number of places returned in this response

TDQS

A3.9/5.0

Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It states it returns structured place data listing 10 fields, which is helpful. However, it does not disclose potential rate limits, API quota implications, or any constraints on search frequency or result freshness. The behavioral disclosure is adequate but not comprehensive.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, concise sentence that front-loads the main action. It then lists the return fields, which is useful but slightly verbose for a search tool. It earns its place without unnecessary fluff.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's low complexity (4 params, 1 required, no nested objects) and presence of an output schema, the description is fairly complete. It explains the search scope and return fields. It could be improved by noting that results are limited by Google's ranking (not just the limit parameter) and how to formulate effective queries beyond the examples.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds no parameter-level detail beyond what the schema already provides. It lists the return fields but not how parameters affect them. Since the schema is already thorough, no penalty is applied.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses specific verbs ('Search') and resources ('Google Maps for local businesses, places, points of interest, and services'), clearly distinguishing it from its sibling tool 'get_place_details' which would provide details on a specific place.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies this tool is for broad searches (businesses, places, POIs), and the sibling tool name 'get_place_details' suggests the alternative for specific place info. However, no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance is provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

2 tool updatesv0.1.0Aug 18, 2026
- First observedget_place_details
- First observedsearch_google_maps

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TDQS

A3.7/5.0

Disambiguation4/5

The two tools have distinct purposes: search_google_maps finds places by query, and get_place_details retrieves details for a known place ID. There is slight overlap in the returned fields, but the use cases are clearly different.

Naming Consistency4/5

Both tools use a clear verb_noun pattern (search/get + google_maps/place_details). The naming is consistent, though 'get_place_details' could be more symmetrical as 'get_google_maps_place' for perfect parity.

Tool Count2/5

Only two tools for a Google Maps server is very limited. Maps APIs typically support additional operations like directions, geocoding, or place photos, so the tool count feels too small for the implied scope.

Completeness2/5

The core search and detail retrieval are present, but critical operations like navigation (directions), geocoding (address to coordinates and reverse), and place photo fetching are missing, creating significant gaps for common map-related tasks.

Maintenance

ActivityMaintained

ResponsivenessNo issues

Resources

GitHub Repository

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⚡ Key Features

🚀 Quickstart

Add to AI Agents (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Zed, etc.)

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💻 CLI

Search

Place Details

Start MCP Server

🔌 MCP Client Config (Manual)

🧩 MCP Tools

search_google_maps

get_place_details

📦 Output Schema

📄 License

Available Tools

Output Schema

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