@mapbox/mcp-server
MCP ServerFreeMapbox MCP server.
Capabilities8 decomposed
mapbox geocoding service exposure via mcp protocol
Medium confidenceExposes Mapbox Geocoding API as an MCP tool resource, allowing LLM agents and MCP clients to perform forward and reverse geocoding operations through standardized MCP tool calling conventions. Implements schema-based function definitions that map to Mapbox REST endpoints, handling authentication via Mapbox API keys and serializing geographic query parameters into structured requests.
Provides native MCP protocol binding to Mapbox Geocoding API with schema-based tool definitions, eliminating the need for custom HTTP client code and enabling seamless integration into MCP-compatible agent frameworks
Simpler than building custom Mapbox API clients because it uses MCP's standardized tool-calling interface, and more flexible than hardcoded geocoding because it exposes full Mapbox API parameters through the MCP schema
mapbox static maps image generation via mcp
Medium confidenceGenerates static map images through the Mapbox Static Images API, exposed as an MCP tool that accepts map styling parameters (center coordinates, zoom level, markers, overlays) and returns PNG/JPEG image URLs. Handles parameter serialization for Mapbox's query string API, manages image dimensions and quality settings, and supports custom styling through Mapbox style IDs.
Wraps Mapbox Static Images API as an MCP tool with parameter validation and style management, allowing LLM agents to generate map images through natural language descriptions that are translated to Mapbox API parameters
Lighter-weight than Mapbox GL JS for server-side map generation because it uses pre-rendered static images instead of browser rendering, and more flexible than hardcoded map templates because it exposes full styling and marker parameters
mapbox directions and routing via mcp
Medium confidenceExposes Mapbox Directions API as an MCP tool, enabling route calculation between multiple waypoints with support for different routing profiles (driving, walking, cycling). Implements parameter handling for route optimization, turn-by-turn instructions, alternative routes, and traffic-aware routing. Returns structured route geometry, distance/duration estimates, and maneuver-level instructions.
Provides MCP-native access to Mapbox Directions API with support for multi-waypoint optimization and traffic-aware routing, allowing agents to reason about route selection through structured turn-by-turn instruction data
More integrated than calling Mapbox REST API directly because it uses MCP's tool schema for parameter validation, and more flexible than hardcoded routing because it exposes profile selection and alternative route comparison
mapbox matrix service for distance/duration calculations
Medium confidenceExposes Mapbox Matrix API as an MCP tool to compute distance and duration matrices between multiple origin and destination points. Calculates all pairwise distances/durations in a single API call, supporting different routing profiles and returning structured matrices suitable for optimization algorithms. Handles coordinate batching and response parsing for use in agent-driven logistics or scheduling tasks.
Wraps Mapbox Matrix API as an MCP tool with automatic coordinate batching and matrix parsing, enabling agents to feed distance/duration data directly into optimization algorithms without custom API integration
More efficient than calling Directions API repeatedly because it computes all pairwise distances in one request, and more accessible than building custom optimization code because it exposes matrix data through MCP's standard tool interface
mapbox isochrone generation for reachability analysis
Medium confidenceExposes Mapbox Isochrone API as an MCP tool to generate reachability polygons showing areas reachable within specified time or distance thresholds from a given point. Returns GeoJSON polygons representing service areas, useful for location analysis, coverage planning, and accessibility assessment. Supports multiple routing profiles and contour levels.
Provides MCP-native isochrone generation with GeoJSON output, allowing agents to analyze service areas and accessibility without custom polygon rendering or spatial analysis code
More integrated than calling Mapbox Isochrone API directly because it handles GeoJSON parsing and contour management, and more flexible than static service area maps because it generates dynamic polygons based on routing profiles and time thresholds
mcp protocol server implementation for mapbox services
Medium confidenceImplements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server specification, exposing Mapbox APIs as standardized MCP tools and resources. Handles MCP message routing, schema validation, authentication token management, and error handling. Supports both stdio and HTTP transport mechanisms for client communication, enabling integration with MCP-compatible LLM agents and applications.
Implements the MCP server specification for Mapbox, providing standardized tool schemas and protocol handling that eliminates custom API client code and enables seamless integration with any MCP-compatible agent framework
More standardized than custom REST API wrappers because it uses the MCP protocol specification, and more flexible than hardcoded integrations because it supports multiple transport mechanisms and tool composition
mapbox search and place discovery via mcp
Medium confidenceExposes Mapbox Search API (formerly Mapbox Places) as an MCP tool for forward and reverse geocoding with enhanced place discovery. Supports searching for businesses, landmarks, and addresses with fuzzy matching and proximity bias. Returns structured place results with metadata including place types, categories, and contact information where available.
Provides MCP-native place search with fuzzy matching and proximity bias, allowing agents to discover and filter locations through natural language queries without custom search indexing
More integrated than calling Mapbox Search API directly because it uses MCP's tool schema for query validation, and more flexible than hardcoded place databases because it queries live Mapbox data with dynamic filtering
mapbox tilequery for point-in-polygon and feature lookup
Medium confidenceExposes Mapbox Tilequery API as an MCP tool to query vector tile features at specific coordinates, enabling point-in-polygon queries and feature attribute lookup. Allows agents to determine which geographic features (administrative boundaries, land use zones, etc.) contain a given point, returning structured feature data including properties and geometry.
Wraps Mapbox Tilequery API as an MCP tool for point-in-polygon queries, enabling agents to perform spatial analysis without maintaining separate geographic databases or custom spatial indexing
More efficient than client-side spatial queries because it uses Mapbox's server-side vector tile indexing, and more flexible than hardcoded boundary data because it queries live tilesets with dynamic layer filtering
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Best For
- ✓AI agent developers building location-aware applications
- ✓Teams building MCP servers that need geographic data enrichment
- ✓LLM application builders who want standardized geocoding without custom API integration
- ✓Document generation pipelines that need embedded map visualizations
- ✓AI agents building location-based content or travel itineraries
- ✓Applications requiring lightweight map image generation without browser rendering
- ✓Logistics and delivery optimization agents
- ✓Travel planning assistants that need route calculations
Known Limitations
- ⚠Rate-limited by Mapbox API tier — free tier allows 600 requests/minute
- ⚠Requires valid Mapbox API key with geocoding permissions
- ⚠No built-in caching of geocoding results — repeated queries incur API costs
- ⚠Geocoding accuracy depends on Mapbox database coverage and query specificity
- ⚠Static images only — no interactive map features or real-time updates
- ⚠Maximum image dimensions limited by Mapbox API (typically 1280x1024 pixels)
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