HERE Documentation MCP

Connect your AI coding assistant to the HERE documentation MCP server to retrieve current HERE developer documentation.

The HERE documentation MCP is a documentation-focused Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives AI coding agents such as Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and Copilot direct access to official HERE developer documentation. Instead of relying solely on training data or obsolete websites, your AI tools can retrieve current product information. This helps reduce hallucinations, improve code accuracy, and align generated implementations with the latest HERE API specifications, data schemas, and recommended practices.

Use the server when you discover APIs, generate code, implement integrations, or troubleshoot issues. It gives your AI coding assistant documentation-grounded guidance through:

• Code generation assistance based on the latest API references and SDK documentation.
• API endpoint discovery for supported HERE APIs.
• Endpoint details, including parameters, request and response schemas, authentication requirements, and usage guidance.
• Developer guides and tutorials for implementation guidance.
• Current API specifications and data schemas.
• Changelog information about recent updates and platform changes.

MCP server setup

The HERE documentation MCP server is available at https://docs.here.com/mcp.

1. Open your AI tool’s MCP configuration. Consult your AI tool’s documentation for the location and format of this configuration.

2. Add the server URL. For example, in VS Code, add the following to mcp.json:

   JSON

   {
     "servers": {
       "here-docs": {
         "url": "https://docs.here.com/mcp",
         "type": "http"
       }
     }
   }

3. Complete any additional activation or configuration steps required by your AI tool. Refer to your AI tool’s documentation for details.

Test your MCP setup

1. Open your AI coding assistant and start a new chat.
2. Ask: “List the tools available from the HERE documentation MCP server.” You should see:
   • list-specs
   • fetch
   • get-endpoint
   • list-endpoints
   • search
   • search-endpoints
3. Ask a question about HERE APIs. For example:
   • “Using the HERE documentation MCP server, tell me how to get an API key for the HERE Matrix Routing API.”
   • “Using the HERE documentation MCP server, create a React component that displays a map.”
   • “Using the HERE documentation MCP server, show me the code for an API request to get a route from Chicago to St. Louis.”

Tools

The HERE documentation MCP exposes tools for accessing documentation content:

Authentication

The HERE documentation MCP currently provides access to public HERE documentation without authentication. Future versions may support authenticated documentation experiences.

FAQ

I’m already using a coding agent without the HERE documentation MCP. Why should I use it?

Coding agents can produce accurate code without the HERE documentation MCP, but LLMs may use years-old HERE documentation and produce code that does not work with current APIs. Connecting your coding agent to the server helps reduce inaccuracies by grounding its answers in authoritative, up-to-date documentation.

Does the HERE documentation MCP execute HERE APIs?

No. The HERE documentation MCP does not execute API requests, but you can use it to generate code that executes API requests.

Do I need a HERE account to use the HERE documentation MCP?

No. The HERE documentation MCP is publicly available without authentication.

Can I use the HERE documentation MCP in Cursor?

Yes. You can use the HERE documentation MCP with any MCP-compatible client that supports HTTP MCP servers.

Is restricted-access HERE documentation available through the documentation MCP?

No. Only public documentation is currently available through the MCP. A future version may support authentication and access to restricted documentation.

Can I use the HERE documentation MCP to generate an API key?

No. The HERE documentation MCP cannot access your HERE platform account credentials or create API keys.