MCP docs server

by @mapbox · io.github.mapbox/mcp-docs-server

AI access to Mapbox docs, API references, style specs, and guides. No token required.

Verified makerOnlineRemote + local
Category
Productivity
Connection
Remote (HTTP)
Tools
3 reported
Status
Online

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http mcp-docs-server https://mcp-docs.mapbox.com/mcp

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://mcp-docs.mapbox.com/mcp

Or run it locally (npm)

claude mcp add mcp-docs-server -- npx -y @mapbox/mcp-docs-server@0.3.1

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-docs-server": {
      "url": "https://mcp-docs.mapbox.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

3 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Nov 1, 2026.

  • get_document_toolFetch the full content of a specific Mapbox documentation page by URL. Use this after get_latest_mapbox_docs_tool to follow a link from the index and retrieve the complete page content. For fetching multiple pages at onc
  • batch_get_documents_toolFetch the full content of multiple Mapbox documentation pages in a single call (max 20). More efficient than calling get_document_tool multiple times. Returns an array of results — failed pages include an error message r
  • search_mapbox_docs_toolSearch Mapbox documentation by keyword or natural language query. Searches across API reference, GL JS, Help Center, Style Spec, Studio, Search JS, iOS/Android Maps and Navigation SDKs, and Tilesets. Returns ranked resul

Questions

What is the MCP docs server MCP server?

AI access to Mapbox docs, API references, style specs, and guides. No token required. It is made by @mapbox and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.mapbox/mcp-docs-server. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add MCP docs server to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://mcp-docs.mapbox.com/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http mcp-docs-server https://mcp-docs.mapbox.com/mcp

How do I add MCP docs server to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://mcp-docs.mapbox.com/mcp.

How do I add MCP docs server to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "mcp-docs-server": { "url": "https://mcp-docs.mapbox.com/mcp" } } }

Does MCP docs server work right now?

Yes. It responded when we last checked on 01 Nov 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.

What can MCP docs server do?

It gives your AI 3 tools, including get_document_tool, batch_get_documents_tool, search_mapbox_docs_tool. The full list is on this page.

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