
Apple Maps MCP
- Updated May 19, 2026
- johnisanerd/apple-maps-mcp
io.github.johnisanerd/apple-maps is an MCP server that searches Apple Maps businesses with Apple ratings and aggregated Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews via Apify.
About
io.github.johnisanerd/apple-maps is a remote Model Context Protocol server that lets coding agents query Apple Maps businesses with Apple ratings and aggregated Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews through Apify’s hosted MCP gateway. developers researching local markets, offline-adjacent SaaS, or location-based apps can ask Claude Code or Cursor to compare nearby competitors, scrape reputation signals, and summarize categories without manually clicking Maps and review sites. You need an Apify API token in Bearer format for Authorization; the client connects over streamable-http to the johnvc/apple-maps-api tool bundle. It is an integration layer, not a full validation methodology—pair it with your own scope and landing tests afterward.
- Search Apple Maps businesses from MCP via Apify streamable-http remote
- Apple ratings plus aggregated Yelp and TripAdvisor review signals in one flow
- Bearer Apify API token authentication on mcp.apify.com endpoint
- Server version 1.0.1 with dedicated apple-maps-api actor tooling
- Useful for local SaaS, services marketplaces, and brick-and-mortar competitive scans
Apple Maps MCP by the numbers
- Data as of Aug 10, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
claude mcp add --transport http apple-maps https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/apple-maps-api --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"Add your badge
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| Transport | HTTP |
|---|---|
| Auth | Required |
| Last updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Repository | johnisanerd/apple-maps-mcp ↗ |
What it does
Let your agent search Apple Maps listings with ratings plus aggregated Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews while you validate local markets or competitive positioning.
Who is it for?
Best when you're validating local or brick-and-mortar niches, agency-style competitive scans, or geo-aware product ideas from Claude Code or Cursor.
Skip if: Skip if you need free offline-only tooling without Apify billing or developers and only want Google-local results without Apple-centric data.
What you get
After you add the server with an Apify token, your agent can fetch local Apple Maps listings and cross-platform review context in one MCP call pattern.
- Agent-callable Apple Maps business search with ratings and review aggregation
- Repeatable remote MCP configuration pointing at johnvc/apple-maps-api
- Structured local listing intelligence for ideation notes or validation docs
By the numbers
- Server version 1.0.1 on MCP schema 2025-12-11
- Remote transport type streamable-http on mcp.apify.com
- Aggregates three review sources: Apple ratings, Yelp, and TripAdvisor
README.md
Apple Maps MCP Server
Search Apple Maps businesses with Apple ratings and aggregated Yelp + TripAdvisor reviews.
This is a remote MCP server that lets Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, or any MCP client query Apple Maps directly as a tool call.
Setup
You'll need an Apify API token. A free Apify account works. Get yours at console.apify.com/account#/integrations.
Install in Claude Desktop
Claude Desktop currently requires a stdio bridge for remote MCP servers. Add this to your ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-maps": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/apple-maps-api",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>"
]
}
}
}
Replace <YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN> with your token. Restart Claude Desktop.
Install in Cursor
Cursor supports remote MCP servers natively. Two ways to connect:
Option A: OAuth (recommended, no token needed)
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-maps": {
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/apple-maps-api"
}
}
}
The first connection opens a browser to sign in to Apify.
Option B: Bearer token
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-maps": {
"url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=johnvc/apple-maps-api",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer <YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>"
}
}
}
}
What it does
This MCP server lets Claude search Apple Maps for businesses. Apple Maps has unique data not available on Google Maps, including Apple's proprietary percentage-based ratings and aggregated reviews from Yelp and TripAdvisor in one place. Useful for B2B lead generation targeting iOS-heavy customer bases, restaurant and hospitality research, and competitive analysis where cross-platform review signals matter.
Example queries to try in Claude:
- "Find Italian restaurants in Brooklyn with high Apple Maps ratings"
- "Get me all hotels near Times Square with their aggregated review scores"
- "Find tech startups in San Francisco with offices in Apple Maps"
Built by
johnvc on Apify | Sign up for a free Apify account.
License
MIT
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How it compares
Apify-hosted maps and reviews MCP integration, not an on-device Apple Maps SDK or a standalone research SKILL.md playbook.
FAQ
Who is io.github.johnisanerd/apple-maps for?
Developers who use MCP-enabled agents to research local businesses, ratings, and aggregated reviews before shipping a location-aware product.
When should I use io.github.johnisanerd/apple-maps?
Use it in the idea research subphase when you need Apple Maps MCP business data combined with Yelp and TripAdvisor signals for market or competitor analysis.
How do I add io.github.johnisanerd/apple-maps to my agent?
Register the streamable-http remote at mcp.apify.com with tools=johnvc/apple-maps-api and set Authorization to Bearer plus your Apify API token from the Apify console.