nearby-search-mcp

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location_services

NearbySearch MCP Server is an MCP server designed to perform location-based searches for nearby places, integrating Google Places and utilizing IP-based location detection. It is easy to use and allows searches by keywords and optional type filters, offering a simple interface and customizable radius.

NearbySearch MCP Server

An MCP server for nearby place searches with IP-based location detection.

Features

  • IP-based Location Detection: Uses ipapi.co to determine your current location
  • Google Places Integration: Searches for nearby places based on keywords and optional type filters
  • Simple Interface: Single tool endpoint with customizable radius

Requirements

  • Python 3.10+
  • Google Cloud Platform API Key with Places API enabled
  • Internet connection

Usage

Running the Server

  • Development Mode (with MCP Inspector)
  • Install in Claude Desktop
  • Direct Execution

Available Endpoints

Tool: search_nearby

  • Searches for places near your current location
  • Parameters: keyword, radius, type

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.