# Maps Code Assist MCP
> Google-managed remote MCP server for Maps Code Assist. Exact tool names and access depend on the published server reference and configured Google permissions.
Canonical: https://www.mcpfolio.com/servers/google-maps-code-assist
Last updated: 2026-10-28
## Catalog record

- Publisher: Google
- Categories: development, search, version-control

## Website

https://developers.google.com/maps/ai/code-assist/reference/mcp

## Transports

Streamable HTTP

## Authentication

Google-managed remote MCP. Authentication and required OAuth scopes are product-specific; consult the linked product MCP reference before connecting.

## Tools

- **retrieve-instructions**: CRITICAL: Call this tool first for any queries related to location, mapping, addresses, routing, points of interest, location analytics, or geospatial data (e.g., Google Earth). It provides the foundational context on Google Maps Platform (APIs for maps, routes, and places) and best practices that are essential for the other tools to function correctly. This tool MUST be called before any other tool.
- **retrieve-google-maps-platform-docs**: Searches Google Maps Platform documentation, code samples, architecture center, trust center, GitHub repositories (including sample code and client libraries for react-google-maps, flutter, compose, utilities, swiftui, and more), and terms of service to answer user questions. CRITICAL: You MUST call the `retrieve-instructions` tool or load the `instructions` resource BEFORE using this tool. This provides essential context required for this tool to function correctly.

## Sources

- [official_tool_reference](https://developers.google.com/maps/ai/code-assist/reference/mcp)
- [official_server_catalog](https://docs.cloud.google.com/mcp/supported-products)
- [live_runtime_tools_list](https://mapscodeassist.googleapis.com/mcp)

## Setup

Use the interactive setup panel on [the detail page](https://www.mcpfolio.com/servers/google-maps-code-assist) to view instructions for each supported client.