# Google Maps & Local Business MCP Server

Search Google Maps businesses, generate B2B lead lists, and validate emails. Local search with ratings, contact info, and business intelligence.

## Quick Start

```bash
# Connect this server (installs CLI if needed)
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest mcp add nexgendata-apify/google-maps-mcp-server

# Browse available tools
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool list nexgendata-apify/google-maps-mcp-server

# Get full schema for a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool get nexgendata-apify/google-maps-mcp-server search_local_businesses

# Call a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool call nexgendata-apify/google-maps-mcp-server search_local_businesses '{}'
```

## Direct MCP Connection

Endpoint: `https://google-maps-mcp-server--nexgendata-apify.run.tools`

**Optional config:**
- `apiKey` (query) — Your Apify API token for authenticated access. Get it from https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations. Required for data retrieval; optional for server discovery and capability listing.

## Tools (3)

- `search_local_businesses` — Search Google Maps for local businesses matching a query and location. Returns business name, complete address, star ra…
- `generate_leads` — Extract B2B lead lists from Google Maps by business category and geography. Returns company name, full address, contact…
- `validate_emails` — Validate and verify email addresses for deliverability, format compliance, and mailbox existence. Returns pass/fail sta…

```bash
# Get full input/output schema for a tool
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest tool get nexgendata-apify/google-maps-mcp-server <tool-name>
```

## Resources

- `maps://capabilities` — Available capabilities: local business search, B2B lead generation, and email validation.

## Prompts (2)

- `lead_generation` (business_type, location) — Generate a qualified lead list for a business category in a specific area with contact details and ratings.
- `local_search` (query) — Find and compare local businesses matching specific criteria with ratings and reviews.