# How to connect Google Maps MCP with VS Code ```json { "title": "How to connect Google Maps MCP with VS Code", "toolkit": "Google Maps", "toolkit_slug": "google_maps", "framework": "VS Code", "framework_slug": "vscode", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/vscode", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/vscode.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:14:04.985Z" } ``` ## Introduction ### How to connect Google Maps MCP with VS Code VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow. In this guide, I will explain how to connect Google Maps with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio. ## Also integrate Google Maps with - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR ### Why use Composio? Composio provides: - Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows. - Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling. - Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses. - Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need. ## Connect Google Maps to VS Code ### Integrate Google Maps MCP with VS Code ### 1. Install with one click Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot. [+Install in VS Code](vscode:mcp/install?%7B%22name%22%3A%22composio%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp%22%7D) ### 2. Or add manually Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration: ```bash { "servers": { "composio": { "type": "http", "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp" } } } ``` ## What is the Google Maps MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Google maps MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Google Maps account. It provides structured and secure access to advanced location, routing, and place data, so your agent can perform actions like finding places, calculating routes, searching nearby locations, and generating map embeds on your behalf. - Instant directions and route planning: Let your agent fetch detailed step-by-step directions or calculate optimal routes between addresses, including support for waypoints and various travel modes. - Proximity-based place search: Effortlessly search for restaurants, parks, or other place types within a specific area, filtered by your preferences and needs. - Distance and travel time calculations: Have your agent determine travel distance and estimated time between multiple origins and destinations, factoring in real-world conditions and transport modes. - Text-based place discovery: Ask your agent to locate places using natural language queries like “coffee shops near Central Park” or “best hotels in Tokyo.” - Interactive map embedding: Generate embeddable map URLs and HTML code to display custom maps, directions, or street views directly in your apps or websites—no manual coding required. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `GOOGLE_MAPS_DISTANCE_MATRIX_API` | Distance Matrix | Calculates travel distance and time for a matrix of origins and destinations. supports different modes of transportation and options like departure/arrival times. use when needing to determine travel metrics between multiple points. | | `GOOGLE_MAPS_GET_DIRECTION` | Get directions | Fetches detailed directions between an origin and a destination, supporting intermediate waypoints and various travel modes. | | `GOOGLE_MAPS_GET_ROUTE` | Get Route | Calculates one or more routes between two specified locations using various travel modes and preferences; addresses must be resolvable by google maps. | | `GOOGLE_MAPS_MAPS_EMBED_API` | Embed Google Map | Tool to generate an embeddable google map url and html iframe code. use when you need to display a map (place, view, directions, street view, search) on a webpage without javascript. | | `GOOGLE_MAPS_NEARBY_SEARCH` | Nearby search | Searches for places (e.g., restaurants, parks) within a specified circular area, with options to filter by place types and customize the returned fields and number of results. | | `GOOGLE_MAPS_TEXT_SEARCH` | Text Search | Searches for places on google maps using a textual query (e.g., "restaurants in london", "eiffel tower"). | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK Once connected, VS Code can access the Google Maps MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your coding workflow. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Way Forward Now that Google Maps is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end. - Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically. - Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works. - Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs. - Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps. - Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups. Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation. ## How to build Google Maps MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/cursor) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/google_maps/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Excel](https://composio.dev/toolkits/excel) - Microsoft Excel is a robust spreadsheet application for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. 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You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Google Maps tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Google Maps while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Google Maps scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do. ### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router? All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Google Maps data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)