Grounding Lite Google Maps Grounding Lite MCP provides AI-grounded location data. Experimental (pre-GA), free during preview. Setup 1. Enable the API: 2. Get an API key from Cloud Console 3. Set env: 4. Configure mcporter: Tools - search places : Find places, businesses, addresses. Returns AI summaries with Google Maps links. - lookup weather : Current conditions and forecasts (hourly 48h, daily 7 days). - compute routes : Travel distance and duration (no turn-by-turn directions). Commands Parameters search places : (required), , , lookup weather : (required: address/latLng/placeId), , , comp…