Announcing Google Maps Platform Code Assist Toolkit
- 28East
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Many AI coding assistants promise faster development, but often generate code based on outdated APIs or documentation. Code Assist Toolkit solves that by connecting your AI assistant to up-to-date, official resources from Google Maps Platform. This includes documentation, code samples, best practices and more.
Give Your AI Assistant Reliable Google Maps Expertise
Code Assist Toolkit functions as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. When your coding assistant runs a prompt involving Maps functionality, such as “build a map showing fibre coverage across Johannesburg,” the toolkit retrieves relevant official docs and code examples. That way, the AI generates accurate, current, production-ready code instead of relying on outdated or unsupported APIs.
Save Time and Reduce Bugs by Staying Up to Date
One of the most common frustrations with AI-generated code is technical debt. Code might work today, but fail later due to changes in APIs or reliance on old libraries. By grounding your AI assistant in Google’s official resources, the Code Assist Toolkit helps avoid this. Your team spends less time debugging and more time building.
Works With Popular AI Tools and IDEs
Whether you use Gemini CLI, Cursor, Claude Code or other MCP-compatible clients, Code Assist Toolkit fits into your workflow. Once installed, any Maps-related prompt will automatically benefit from up-to-date and relevant context.
Why This Matters for Businesses in Africa
For African enterprises such as ISPs mapping network coverage, logistics teams planning delivery zones, or e-commerce platforms validating addresses, code reliability is critical. Code Assist Toolkit helps ensure your applications are built on solid, well-supported foundations. That means faster development, easier maintenance and fewer surprises in production.
28East Can Help You Integrate It Right
At 28East, we combine deep Maps expertise with local context. We can help you set up Code Assist Toolkit, connect it to your preferred AI coding environment, and ensure your solutions follow best practices from day one. That way, you get reliable, production-ready code aligned to your business needs.
Ready To Try an AI-Powered, Maps-Enabled Workflow?
If you are working on location-based products like coverage maps, routing tools or address validation, Code Assist Toolkit can help you build with more speed and less risk. Let’s explore how we can support your team.
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