Mapbox

Usage

A Mapbox access token is required to use this MCP server.

To get a Mapbox access token:

1. Sign up for a free Mapbox account at mapbox.com/signup
2. Navigate to your Account page
3. Create a new token or use the default public token

For more information about Mapbox access tokens, see the Mapbox documentation on access tokens.

Integration Guides

For detailed setup instructions for different integrations, refer to the following guides:

• Claude Desktop Setup
• VS Code Setup
• Cursor AI IDE Setup
• Smolagents Integration

Example Prompts

Try these prompts with Claude Desktop or other MCP clients after setup:

Location Discovery

• "Find coffee shops within walking distance of the Empire State Building"
• "Show me gas stations along the route from Boston to New York"
• "What restaurants are near Times Square?"

Navigation & Travel

• "Get driving directions from LAX to Hollywood with current traffic"
• "How long would it take to walk from Central Park to Times Square?"
• "Calculate travel time from my hotel (Four Seasons) to JFK Airport by taxi during rush hour"

Visualization & Maps

• "Create a map image showing the route from Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman's Wharf with markers at both locations"
• "Show me a satellite view of Manhattan with key landmarks marked"
• "Generate a map highlighting all Starbucks locations within a mile of downtown Seattle"

Analysis & Planning

• "Show me areas reachable within 30 minutes of downtown Portland by car"
• "Calculate a travel time matrix between these 3 hotel locations (Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton) and the convention center in Denver"
• "Find the optimal route visiting these 3 tourist attractions (Golden Gate, Musical Stairs and Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco"

Tips for Better Results

• Be specific about locations (use full addresses or landmark names)
• Specify your preferred travel method (driving, walking, cycling)
• Include time constraints when relevant ("during rush hour", "at 3 PM")
• Ask for specific output formats when needed ("as a map image", "in JSON format")