How to connect Here MCP with VS Code

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How to connect Here 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 Here with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio.

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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.

Integrate Here 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

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"
    }
  }
}

3. Authorize

Click the install button to authorize VS Code to connect to Composio. VS Code will detect OAuth and prompt you to sign in.

VS Code MCP server install screen for Composio

A browser window will open to authorize.

Composio authorization browser window

4. Authenticate Here and start working

Back in VS Code chat, ask the agent to connect to Here or give it any Here-related task.

For example, ask it to:

  • "Find coffee shops near Central Park"
  • "Get driving route for delivery truck"
  • "Convert address to latitude and longitude"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access to Here.

That is it. Composio tools are now available in VS Code, and your Here account is ready to use.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Autosuggest PlacesTool to fetch possible completions for a partial search term.
Browse PlacesTool to search for places around a given location with optional filters.
Calculate Fleet Telematics RouteTool to calculate a route between waypoints with vehicle profile options.
Coordinates to Tile IndicesTool to convert geographic coordinates to Web Mercator XYZ tile indices.
Discover PlacesTool to discover places and addresses by free-form text near a location.
Geocode AddressTool to convert structured address data into geographic coordinates.
Get Aerial TileTool to retrieve a satellite/aerial map tile.
Get Base Map TileTool to retrieve a base map tile image without labels.
Get Hybrid Map TileTool to retrieve a hybrid (aerial + labels) map tile.
Get IsolinesTool to calculate isolines.
Get Label TileTool to retrieve a label overlay tile.
Get Line Overlay TileTool to retrieve a line overlay tile.
Get Map ImageTool to retrieve a static map image.
Get Base Map TileTool to retrieve a base map tile.
Compute Routing MatrixTool to compute a routing distance/time matrix.
Get Meta Info TileTool to retrieve metadata for a specific map tile.
Get POI TileTool to retrieve a point-of-interest overlay tile.
Get Terrain Map TileTool to retrieve a terrain map tile image.
Get Traffic FlowTool to retrieve real-time traffic flow data.
Get Traffic IncidentsTool to fetch real-time traffic incidents within a specified area.
Get Traffic TileTool to retrieve a traffic overlay tile.
Get Waypoint SequenceTool to optimize the visit order of multiple waypoints.
Daily Weather ForecastTool to provide daily weather forecasts (up to 7 days).
Get Weather ObservationTool to retrieve current weather observation.
Hourly Weather ForecastTool to fetch hourly weather forecasts.
Lookup Place DetailsTool to look up detailed information for a place by its HERE ID.
Reverse Geocode CoordinatesTool to convert geographic coordinates into a human-readable address.
Weather AlertsTool to retrieve severe weather alerts for specified locations or routes.
Get Astronomy ForecastTool to fetch astronomical data (sunrise, sunset) for a specific location.

Way Forward

Now that Here 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.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Here MCP?

With a standalone Here MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Here tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Here and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code?

Yes, you can. VS Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Here tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Here while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Here 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 Here data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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