aws-geocode-mcp

Name: aws-geocode-mcp
Rating: 1.4 (1 reviews)
Author: Kanahiro

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An MCP server for geocoding using Amazon Location Service that converts addresses to coordinates.

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Overview

This MCP server provides geocoding functionality using Amazon Location Service, allowing applications to convert addresses into geographic coordinates. It requires an API key with Geocode and SearchNearby scopes to function. The server can be easily integrated into Claude Desktop with a simple configuration in the claude_desktop_config.json file, making it a practical tool for location-based services.

Try asking AI

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

you:Converting physical addresses to latitude and longitude coordinates for mapping applications

you:Implementing location-based search functionality in AI assistants

you:Enabling proximity-based queries for nearby businesses or points of interest

you:What AWS permissions are required for this server?

you:Can I specify a different AWS region?

When to choose this

Choose this when you need geocoding capabilities and are already using AWS services or prefer Amazon Location Service over alternatives.

When NOT to choose this

Avoid this if you don't want to use AWS services or if you need geocoding capabilities outside the AWS ecosystem.

Tools this server exposes

2 tools extracted from the README

geocode
Convert addresses to geographic coordinates using Amazon Location Service
search_nearby
Search for places near a specific location using Amazon Location Service

Note: Tool names inferred from description and AWS Location Service API references, as README doesn't explicitly list tools

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Installation

First, obtain an API key from AWS Management Console with the following scopes:

- Geocode - SearchNearby

Install the package globally:

npm install -g aws-geocode-mcp

Configure Claude Desktop by adding this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
 "mcpServers": {
  "geocoder": {
   "command": "npx",
   "args": ["aws-geocode-mcp"],
   "env": {
    "AMAZON_LOCATION_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY",
    "AWS_REGION": "us-east-1"
   }
  }
 }
}

FAQ

What AWS permissions are required for this server?: The server requires an API key with Geocode and SearchNearby scopes to function properly.
Can I specify a different AWS region?: Yes, you can set the AWS_REGION environment variable. The default is ap-northeast-1 if not specified.

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Last updated 2026-05-17 · Auto-generated from public README + GitHub signals.