mcp

Overview

Baidu Map MCP Server is a fully MCP-compliant solution that enables AI agents and LLMs to access real-world location data and services. It offers a comprehensive suite of geospatial APIs including geocoding, POI search, route planning, weather, traffic information, and more. The server supports both Python and TypeScript SDKs and can be deployed via CLI or cloud platforms with low-latency Server-Sent Events access.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• map_geocode

  Convert address to geographic coordinates.

  Try:What are the coordinates for Beijing?Try:Find the latitude and longitude of Shanghai Tower
• map_reverse_geocode

  Get address, region, and POI info from coordinates.

  Try:What's the address at coordinates 39.9042, 116.4074?Try:Find the location details for these coordinates: 31.2304, 121.4737
• map_search_places

  Search for global POIs by keyword, type, region, or within a radius.

  Try:Find restaurants near meTry:Search for tourist attractions in Hangzhou
• map_place_details

  Get detailed info for a POI by its unique ID.

  Try:Show me details for POI ID 123456789Try:Get information about the Forbidden Palace using its POI ID
• map_directions_matrix

  Batch route planning for multiple origins/destinations.

  Try:Calculate routes from 5 starting points to 3 destinationsTry:Find driving times between multiple locations in Shanghai
• map_directions

  Plan routes between two points (driving, walking, cycling, transit).

  Try:Find the driving route from Tiananmen Square to the Great WallTry:Show me walking directions from my hotel to the nearest subway station
• map_weather

  Query real-time and forecast weather by region or coordinates.

  Try:What's the weather forecast for Beijing?Try:Check current weather conditions at these coordinates: 22.3193, 114.1694
• map_ip_location

  Locate city and coordinates by IP address.

  Try:Find the location of IP address 8.8.8.8Try:What city is this IP address in: 202.106.0.20?
• map_road_traffic

  Query real-time traffic conditions for roads or regions.

  Try:What's the traffic like on the Third Ring Road in Beijing?Try:Check current traffic conditions between my location and the airport
• map_poi_extract

  Extract POI info from free text (requires advanced permission).

  Try:Extract locations from this text: 'I'll be at the Starbucks near the Forbidden Palace'Try:Find POIs in: 'Meet me at the mall on Wangfujing Street'

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Installation

pip install mcp-server-baidu-maps

npm install @baidumap/mcp-server-baidu-map

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "baidu-maps": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "mcp_server_baidu_maps"],
      "env": {
        "BAIDU_MAPS_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "baidu-map": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@baidumap/mcp-server-baidu-map"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BAIDU_MAP_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Do I need a B Maps API key to use this MCP server?

Yes, you need to register and create a server-side API Key at Baidu Maps Open Platform and enable the 'MCP (SSE)' service for best performance.

Are there any rate limits or usage restrictions?

Some advanced features like POI extraction require additional permissions. Refer to the Baidu Maps documentation for specific rate limits and pricing details.

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