mapbox-geospatial-operations
Mapbox Geospatial Operations Skill
Expert guidance for AI assistants on choosing the right geospatial tools from the Mapbox MCP Server. Focuses on selecting tools based on what the problem requires - geometric calculations vs routing, straight-line vs road network, and accuracy needs.
Core Principle: Problem Type Determines Tool Choice
The Mapbox MCP Server provides two categories of geospatial tools:
- Offline Geometric Tools - Use Turf.js for pure geometric/spatial calculations
- Routing & Navigation APIs - Use Mapbox APIs when you need real-world routing, traffic, or travel times
The key question: What does the problem actually require?
Decision Framework
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