grounding-lite
Google Maps Grounding Lite MCP for location search, weather, and routes via mcporter.
Best use case
grounding-lite is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Google Maps Grounding Lite MCP for location search, weather, and routes via mcporter.
Teams using grounding-lite should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/grounding-lite/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How grounding-lite Compares
| Feature / Agent | grounding-lite | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Google Maps Grounding Lite MCP for location search, weather, and routes via mcporter.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Grounding Lite
Google Maps Grounding Lite MCP provides AI-grounded location data. Experimental (pre-GA), free during preview.
## Setup
1. Enable the API: `gcloud beta services enable mapstools.googleapis.com`
2. Get an API key from [Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/credentials)
3. Set env: `export GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY="YOUR_KEY"`
4. Configure mcporter:
```bash
mcporter config add grounding-lite \
--url https://mapstools.googleapis.com/mcp \
--header "X-Goog-Api-Key=$GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY" \
--system
```
## Tools
- **search_places**: Find places, businesses, addresses. Returns AI summaries with Google Maps links.
- **lookup_weather**: Current conditions and forecasts (hourly 48h, daily 7 days).
- **compute_routes**: Travel distance and duration (no turn-by-turn directions).
## Commands
```bash
# Search places
mcporter call grounding-lite.search_places textQuery="pizza near Times Square NYC"
# Weather
mcporter call grounding-lite.lookup_weather location='{"address":"San Francisco, CA"}' unitsSystem=IMPERIAL
# Routes
mcporter call grounding-lite.compute_routes origin='{"address":"SF"}' destination='{"address":"LA"}' travelMode=DRIVE
# List tools
mcporter list grounding-lite --schema
```
## Parameters
**search_places**: `textQuery` (required), `locationBias`, `languageCode`, `regionCode`
**lookup_weather**: `location` (required: address/latLng/placeId), `unitsSystem`, `date`, `hour`
**compute_routes**: `origin`, `destination` (required), `travelMode` (DRIVE/WALK)
## Notes
- Rate limits: search_places 100 QPM (1k/day), lookup_weather 300 QPM, compute_routes 300 QPM
- Include Google Maps links in user-facing output (attribution required)
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