Google Maps
Directions and public transit schedules worldwide.
Overview
Directions and public transit schedules worldwide via Google Maps Platform.
Prerequisites
- A stackgate.ai account
Getting credentials
- Open Integrations → Google Maps.
- Click Activate — stackgate.ai uses platform Google Maps API credentials.
No personal Google Cloud API key is required for standard use.
Using with AI clients
- Dedicated endpoint:
POST /mcp/google-maps - Private gateway:
google-maps__*tools
Troubleshooting
- ZERO_RESULTS — verify addresses or place IDs are valid and routable.
- Transit unavailable — not all regions support public transit directions in the API.
Available tools
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geocode-address-tool
Geocode a street address or place name to coordinates using Google Geocoding API.
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get-directions-tool
Get driving, walking, cycling, or two-wheel directions between two locations.
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get-transit-route-tool
Get public transit directions with departure/arrival schedules, lines, stops, and transfers.
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reverse-geocode-tool
Reverse geocode coordinates to a human-readable address.
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compute-route-matrix-tool
Compute travel times and distances between many origins and destinations.
MCP endpoint:
https://stackgate.ai/mcp/google-maps
(HTTP) or via the private gateway.