Maps Explorer
March 24, 2026 · View on GitHub
Interactive map MCP App powered by Leaflet. The model places markers, adjusts zoom, and renders live maps inside the conversation with colored pins and popup descriptions.
Try it now
Connect to the hosted instance:
https://super-night-ttde2.run.mcp-use.com/mcp
Or open the Inspector to test it interactively.
Setup on ChatGPT
- Open Settings > Apps and Connectors > Advanced Settings and enable Developer Mode
- Go to Connectors > Create, name it "Maps Explorer", paste the URL above
- In a new chat, click + > More and select the Maps Explorer connector
Setup on Claude
- Open Settings > Connectors > Add custom connector
- Paste the URL above and save
- The Maps Explorer tools will be available in new conversations
Features
- Streaming markers — pins appear on the map as the model adds them
- Colored pins — red, blue, green, orange, purple markers
- Popup descriptions — click markers for details
- Zoom & pan — fully interactive Leaflet map
- Fullscreen mode — expand the map for immersive viewing
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
show-map | Display a map centered on a location with markers |
get-place-details | Look up place details by name |
add-markers | Add more markers to an existing map |
Available Widgets
| Widget | Preview |
|---|---|
map-view |  |
Local development
git clone https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-maps-explorer.git
cd mcp-maps-explorer
npm install
npm run dev
Deploy
npx mcp-use deploy
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License
MIT