Google Maps Places

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This server provides an MCP interface for the Google Maps Places API, allowing applications and AI assistants to perform place searches and retrieve place photos. It functions as an OAuth proxy to Google, simplifying access to the Places API for clients by handling authentication flows without storing user tokens or state, making it a secure and efficient way to integrate location-based services into various workflows.

Key Features

• Search for places using text queries (e.g., 'coffee shops near me')
• Zero-state architecture for enhanced security and simplicity
• Retrieve photo URLs for specific places
• Acts as an OAuth proxy for Google Maps Places API
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Use Cases

• Validate and autocomplete partial addresses for shipping or delivery services
• Automate meeting coordination by looking up locations, opening hours, and addresses
• Generate local recommendations based on specific criteria like WiFi and quiet atmosphere