Kakao Mobility Mcp Server

@CaChiJ

About Kakao Mobility Mcp Server

Kakao Mobility MCP Server for directions and transit information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kakao-mobility-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli@latest",
        "run",
        "@CaChiJ/kakao-mobility-mcp-server",
        "--key",
        "e19776f3-9f4c-4cfd-9df2-7c8cf25ce472"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Kakao Mobility Mcp Server?

Kakao Mobility Mcp Server is an MCP-compliant server that integrates with Kakao Mobility and Kakao Map APIs to provide location search, geocoding, and optimized route finding services. It is designed for developers building location-aware applications in South Korea.

How to use Kakao Mobility Mcp Server?

Sign in to Kakao Developers, create an application, enable Kakao Map API, and copy your REST API key. Then configure your MCP client to use this server with the key. The server provides tools for geocoding and direction searches.

Key features of Kakao Mobility Mcp Server

Geocode addresses to latitude/longitude coordinates
Search directions using place names or coordinates
Future route planning at a specified time
Find addresses by place name
Supports walking and driving modes with real-time traffic

Use cases of Kakao Mobility Mcp Server

Convert user-provided addresses into coordinates for map display
Calculate optimal driving or walking routes between two locations
Plan trips with departure time in the future
Look up a full address from a landmark or place name

FAQ from Kakao Mobility Mcp Server

Do I need a Kakao API key to use this server?

Yes. You must obtain a REST API key from the Kakao Developers console and provide it to the server for authentication.

What tools does this server provide?

It offers five tools: geocode, direction_search_by_names, direction_search_by_coordinates, future_direction_search_by_coordinates, and address_search_by_place_name.

How is direction search by names different from by coordinates?

direction_search_by_names takes start and destination addresses or place names, while direction_search_by_coordinates uses latitude/longitude pairs.

Can I query a route at a future time?

Yes. Use future_direction_search_by_coordinates to specify a departure or arrival time for route planning.

Does the server support real-time traffic?

Yes, direction results include real-time traffic information when available.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Kakao API key to use this server?

Yes. You must obtain a REST API key from the Kakao Developers console and provide it to the server for authentication.

What tools does this server provide?

It offers five tools: `geocode`, `direction_search_by_names`, `direction_search_by_coordinates`, `future_direction_search_by_coordinates`, and `address_search_by_place_name`.

How is direction search by names different from by coordinates?

`direction_search_by_names` takes start and destination addresses or place names, while `direction_search_by_coordinates` uses latitude/longitude pairs.