Google Maps Grounding MCP
Google Maps Grounding Lite MCP provides AI-grounded location data through Model Context Protocol, enabling place search, weather lookup, and route computation with real-time Google Maps integration. Experimental pre-GA service, free during preview period.
🚀 Google Maps Grounding Lite connects your AI to real-world location data. Search for places and businesses, check current weather conditions with forecasts, and calculate travel routes—all powered by Google Maps. Get accurate, up-to-date information with AI-generated summaries and direct map links.
💡 Perfect for travel planning, local recommendations, weather-aware decisions, and route optimization. Whether you're building a trip planner, finding nearby restaurants, or checking conditions before heading out, this tool grounds your AI in verified geographic data.
✨ Free during preview, experimental access with no training data concerns. Fast rate limits (100-300 queries per minute) keep your app responsive while maintaining accuracy.
Requirements
API key from Google Cloud Console with mapstools.googleapis.com service enabled
MCP client tool for configuring and calling Google Maps Grounding Lite