Mapbox MCP Server

Name: Mapbox MCP Server
Author: MCP-Mirror

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mapbox-mcp-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mapbox-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Mapbox MCP Server?

The Mapbox MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that integrates with the Mapbox API, providing navigation and search tools for AI assistants like Claude Desktop. It is designed for developers who need to access Mapbox services—such as directions, matrices, and geocoding—through MCP-compatible clients.

How to use Mapbox MCP Server?

Install Node.js 16+, TypeScript 4.5+, and obtain a Mapbox API key. Export the key as environment variable MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN. Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json) with the command pointing to the built server file. Invoke the provided MCP tools for navigation and search.

Key features of Mapbox MCP Server

Directions between coordinates with multiple travel profiles
Directions between place names using geocoding
Travel time and distance matrices between coordinates
Matrices between places with geocoding
Geocoding search with filters and language support

Use cases of Mapbox MCP Server

Get driving or walking directions between two or more locations
Plan multi-stop routes using only place names
Calculate travel time/distance for multiple origin-destination pairs
Convert addresses or place names into geographic coordinates
Integrate Mapbox navigation and search into AI workflows

FAQ from Mapbox MCP Server

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js 16 or higher, TypeScript 4.5 or higher, and a valid Mapbox API key are required.

How do I get a Mapbox API key?

Follow the instructions at the Mapbox Account Access Tokens page (https://console.mapbox.com/account/access-tokens/) to generate an API key.

What are the rate limits for the APIs?

Directions API: 300 requests per minute. Matrix API: 60 requests per minute for driving/walking/cycling, 30 for driving-traffic. Geocoding API: 600 requests per minute.

What tools does the server provide?

Five tools: mapbox_directions, mapbox_directions_by_places, mapbox_matrix, mapbox_matrix_by_places, and mapbox_geocoding. Each accepts optional parameters for profile, language, and more.

How is the server deployed?

The server uses a modular structure with handler base classes, a registry, and a main entry point. Source code is organized under src/ with types, schemas, tool definitions, and handlers. Deployment involves building the TypeScript project and running the compiled index.js.