Map Traveler MCP Server

Travel & TransportationTypeScript

Virtual travel experience on Google Maps with an AI avatar

Available Tools

get_traveler_view_info

Gets information about the current travel avatar's location, optionally including photos and nearby facilities

includePhotoincludeNearbyFacilities

get_traveler_location

Gets information about the current travel avatar's address and nearby facilities

reach_a_percentage_of_destination

Reach a specified percentage of the destination (moveMode=skip only)

timeElapsedPercentage

set_traveler_location

Sets the current travel avatar's location

address

get_traveler_destination_address

Get the destination of the travel avatar you set

set_traveler_destination_address

Set the destination of the travel avatar

address

Map Traveler creates an immersive virtual travel experience by allowing users to control an AI avatar that navigates through Google Maps. Users can set destinations, explore locations, and receive visual feedback with Street View photos enhanced with AI-generated avatar imagery. The MCP provides detailed information about the avatar's surroundings, nearby facilities, and travel progress, creating a unique way to explore the world virtually.

Overview

Map Traveler is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables virtual travel experiences through Google Maps. With this tool, you can instruct an AI avatar to travel to different locations, explore surroundings, and document the journey with enhanced photos.

Installation

To use Map Traveler, you'll need to add it to your MCP client configuration. The repository doesn't provide specific installation instructions, but based on the structure, you would typically:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/mfukushim/map-traveler-mcp.git
cd map-traveler-mcp

Install dependencies:

pnpm install

Configure your MCP client (like Claude Desktop or LibreChat) to connect to the server by adding the following to your client configuration:

"mcpServers": {
  "map-traveler": {
    "command": "pnpm",
    "args": ["start"]
  }
}

Configuration

The Map Traveler MCP appears to support various configuration options, including:

Google Maps integration for location data
Optional image generation AI for synthesizing avatar images with Street View photos
Travel mode settings (real-time or skip mode)
Customizable avatar appearance and behavior

Usage

Once connected, you can interact with your virtual traveler using natural language commands. Here are some example interactions:

Setting a destination:
- "Let's travel to Tokyo Station"
- "Set our destination to Mount Fuji"
Checking current location:
- "Where are we now?"
- "What's our current location?"
Exploring surroundings:
- "What facilities are nearby?"
- "Show me what it looks like here"
Controlling travel progress:
- "Let's continue our journey"
- "Skip ahead to 50% of our route"

The MCP will respond with location information, nearby points of interest, and visual representations of the journey. If image generation is configured, it will show your avatar in the Street View scenes.

Supported Features

Virtual travel on Google Maps
Location search and navigation
Street View integration
Information about nearby facilities
Progress tracking for journeys
AI-enhanced imagery (with proper configuration)
Support for both real-time travel simulation and skip-ahead modes

Limitations

Requires Google Maps integration
Some features may require additional API keys or services
Image generation capabilities depend on external AI services

The Map Traveler MCP creates an engaging way to explore the world virtually through an AI assistant interface, making it ideal for travel planning, education, or virtual tourism experiences.