Get My Location

What is Get My Location?

Get My Location is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that obtains a user’s precise geographic location by opening a browser for manual permission authorization. It is designed for AI assistants or applications that need real‑time latitude/longitude coordinates, works cross‑platform (Windows, macOS, Linux), and communicates via stdio.

How to use Get My Location?

Install the server by running npx -y @mcpcn/mcp-get-location and add it to your MCP client’s configuration under the mcpServers key. No environment variables are required. After configuration, call the get_location tool – the server will automatically open a browser, ask you to grant location permission, poll for the position for up to 60 seconds, and return the coordinates.

Key features of Get My Location

• Obtains precise location via browser geolocation API
• Automatically opens the browser for user permission
• Polls location data; 60‑second timeout if no response
• Cross‑platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Returns latitude and longitude as a JSON object
• No external API keys or configuration files needed

Use cases of Get My Location

• Answer “Where am I?” by returning current coordinates
• Provide location context to a weather MCP server for local forecasts
• Supply starting coordinates to a map/directions MCP server for route planning
• Enable location‑aware prompts in AI assistants without manual coordinate input

FAQ from Get My Location

What tool does Get My Location expose?

It exposes a single tool called get_location, which takes no parameters and returns latitude and longitude.

Does the server need an internet connection?

Yes. A network connection is required to access the browser geolocation service and to communicate with external APIs during the polling process.

How long does the server wait for a location?

It polls for up to 60 seconds. If the user does not grant permission or no location is obtained within that time, a timeout error is returned.

What runtime or dependencies are needed?

You need Node.js (npx) and a modern web browser. The server itself is a TypeScript package published on npm and uses MCP SDK 1.12.0.

How is the location data transported and authenticated?

The server communicates via stdio (standard input/output) with the MCP host. Authentication is handled entirely by the browser’s built‑in geolocation permission prompt – no additional credentials are needed.