Model Context Protocol
NEWMapQuest, now native to your AI stack.
Expose geocoding, routing, search, and traffic to Claude and any MCP-compatible agent. One server, standard protocol.
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See MapQuest MCP in action
Watch how MapQuest location services connect to MCP-compatible agents for routing, geocoding, search, and traffic workflows.
5-minute quick start
Connect MapQuest to your agent
Register first so your key and free monthly transactions are active before your agent authorizes. Then pick your agent below and follow its path.
Before you begin
You need a MapQuest Developer account, an active API key, and the MCP endpoint:https://www.mapquestapi.com/mcp
Developer portal
Step 1: Register and create your key
Create your MapQuest Developer account, complete account details, and generate the API key your agent will use.
Register
Create API key
Keep key active
Agent-callable services
What you can do with it
Every core service in the Location Intelligence Suite, callable from an agent.
Geocode addresses
Turn addresses into coordinates.
geocode_addressreverse_geocodebatch_geocodePlan and optimize routes
Get ETAs and optimized routes.
get_routeget_optimized_routeget_route_matrixSearch places and POIs
Find places and nearby POIs.
place_searchsearch_radiussearch_corridorPull live traffic
Check incidents and flow.
traffic_flowtraffic_incidentstraffic_marketsUse truck-smart profiles
Respect truck restrictions.
get_routeget_optimized_routeRender static maps
Generate map images.
static_mapPut MapQuest in your agent
Register, connect your agent, and start calling location tools in minutes.