Nearby Search MCP vs MCP Google Map

In-depth architectural comparison of the Nearby Search MCP and MCP Google Map MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Nearby Search MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: GOOGLE_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: IP-based location detection via ipapi.co, Google Places API integration for place search, Single tool endpoint with keyword, radius, and type parameters.

Explore Nearby Search MCP Details

Choose MCP Google Map when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Nearby Search MCP kukapay Location Services	MCP Google Map cablate Location Services
Summary	An MCP server for nearby place searches with IP-based location detection.	Google Maps MCP server with 8 tools (geocode, search, directions, elevation), stdio + StreamableHTTP transport, Agent Skill definitions, and standalone exec CLI mode.
Category & Scope	Location Services

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kukapay-nearby-search-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kukapay-nearby-search-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cablate-mcp-google-map": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cablate/mcp-google-map"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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