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Add the Google Maps MCP server to Claude Code

Ground answers in Google Maps places and geospatial data.

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

claude mcp add --transport http google-maps https://mapstools.googleapis.com/mcp

2. Sign in

Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. Google Maps is hosted by Google, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.

3. Try it

Ask Claude Code for something Google Maps can do. Ground answers in Google Maps places and geospatial data. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

· Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
· Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.

FAQ

How do I add the Google Maps MCP server to Claude Code?: Run: claude mcp add --transport http google-maps https://mapstools.googleapis.com/mcp. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
Is this the official Google Maps MCP server?: Yes. It is published by Google as com.googleapis.mapstools/mcp in the official MCP registry.
Does the Google Maps MCP server need an API key?: It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Claude Code uses them; check Google's docs for any plan or permission requirements.

Links

Google MCP docs Claude Code MCP docs Google Maps server details

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.