kakao-api-mcp-server
Kakao Map & Search API server for MCP. kakao-api-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by jeong-sik. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 7 tools, including mcp_kakao_map_search_places, mcp_kakao_map_coord_to_address, mcp_kakao_map_find_route, mcp_kakao_map_search_web, mcp_kakao_map_search_image, mcp_kakao_map_search_blog and mcp_kakao_map_search_cafe, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under API/Integration and Tool/Server.
What is this MCP
This MCP server enables AI models to access Kakao Map's location services and Daum's search APIs (web, image, blog, cafe) through the Model Context Protocol. It provides geocoding, place search, routing, and various content search capabilities.
How to use this MCP
To use this MCP, you need a valid Kakao REST API key from Kakao Developers. The server exposes endpoints for place search, coordinate-to-address conversion, route finding, and content searches which can be called via JSON requests following the MCP specification shown in the examples.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP can be used to enhance AI models with location-aware capabilities (maps, navigation) and access to Daum's search ecosystem (web content, images, blogs, forums). Potential applications include travel assistants, local business finders, content research tools, and location-based recommendation systems.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the kakao-api-mcp-server MCP server?
kakao-api-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from jeong-sik. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect kakao-api-mcp-server to my AI client?
Add kakao-api-mcp-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does kakao-api-mcp-server provide?
kakao-api-mcp-server provides 7 tools: mcp_kakao_map_search_places, mcp_kakao_map_coord_to_address, mcp_kakao_map_find_route, mcp_kakao_map_search_web, mcp_kakao_map_search_image, mcp_kakao_map_search_blog and mcp_kakao_map_search_cafe.
Is kakao-api-mcp-server free to use?
kakao-api-mcp-server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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