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Location APIs for humans. Build fantastic mapping experiences for your application with maps, navigation, geocoding, and more. Private, performant, and affordable. Learn more at stadiamaps.com

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Apr 9

🚀 Smarter, Cheaper Search is Here!

Announcing Stadia Maps Geocoding & Search v2.

🌍 14M+ New Places & Addresses
⚡ Faster & More Accurate Results
💸 Autocomplete Costs Cut by 80%!
🆓 Forward Geocoding & Place Details Now Available for Everyone

🔗 Explore the Update → stadiamaps.com/news/introdu...

Introducing Stadia Maps Geocoding & Search v2: Supercharge Your Search

Smarter, faster, cheaper Search is here! We're adding 14M+ new places & addresses, serving faster & more accurate results, reducing autocomplete costs by 80%, and making forward geocoding availabl...

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · 1d

📋 Need to geocode massive address lists? Stadia Maps can help!

👀 Our guide shows how to process 100s to 1M+ locations quickly and accurately using our bulk API.

👉 Learn more here: docs.stadiamaps.com/guides/getti...

#GIS #geocoding

Bulk Geocoding Guide - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to geocode up to millions addresses at large scale using our bulk API. This guide covers everything from data prep to Python sample code.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · 3d

👌 Adding maps to your React-based web app has never been more simple.

🛠️ We help you get setup with a basic map, adding markers, and a dismissable popup.

👉 Learn more in new tutorial: docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/ge...

#reactdev #mapping #maplibre

Quickstart: MapLibre React Components - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to integrate maps into your React application using MapLibre React Components.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · 10d

📵 In many instances, mobile GIS apps need to work offline.

👇 Learn how to setup offline tile caching with Flutter MapLibre GL and Stadia Maps.

(We also offer self-hosted solutions, too!)

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/of...

#flutter #maplibre #maps #mapping

Offline Maps with Flutter MapLibre GL - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to cache tiles for offline use with Flutter MapLibre GL.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · 15d

😓 It's difficult to know exactly how far you can go in a certain amount of time.

🥳 But that's why there are isochrones!

👇 Learn how to implement our reachable range API with MapLibre GL JS.

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/di...

#maps #mapping #maplibre

Visualize Travel Time with Isochrones in MapLibre GL JS - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to get travel time isochrones from the Stadia Maps API and visualize them on a map.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · 16d

🍃 Need to incorporate vector styles, but using Leaflet?

👇 Learn how with the help of MapLibre GL JS and our tutorial.

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/ve...

#leaflet #maplibre #maps #mapping

Vector Tiles with Leaflet - Stadia Maps Documentation

Vector map tiles look sharp at any resolution and can be restyled client-side for ultimate flexibility. Learn how to use our tiles with Leaflet.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · 21d

💪 Maps are a great and easy way to add a powerful visualization on your Wordpress site.

👇 Learn how to add a map with the LeafletJS plugin.

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/wo...

#wordpress #leaflet #maps #mapping

LeafletJS Plugin - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to add a map to your WordPress site using the Leaflet JS plugin.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · 24d

🤩 Every web app benefits from a little geospatial intelligence.

👇 Learn how to add some to yours with Vue 3, Vue Leafelt, and Stadia Maps.

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/ge...

#vuejs #leaflet #maps #mapping

Quickstart: Vue Leaflet - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to integrate Stadia Maps into your Vue 3 application using Vue Leaflet.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · 29d

🌎 QGIS is the wonderful FOSS GIS application used by people all over the world.

👇 We'll show you how to load our beautiful raster tiles in any project.

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/ho...

#qgis #gis #mapping #maps #dataviz

Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Sep 29

💬 We support over 60 languages in our vector map labels!

📝 And customizing how each element is displayed couldn't be simpler.

👇 Learn how.

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/ch...

#maps #mapping

Changing Place Labels to Another Language - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to change the language of place labels on your map.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Sep 25

🧠 Need to learn how to implement location intelligence in apps using Foundation models (available in 📱iOS 26)?

🧭 Our new guide has you covered!

🔀 Leverage the focused, on-device LLM available for all sorts of workflows.

👀👉 docs.stadiamaps.com/guides/locat...

#ai #iosdev #gischat

Location Intelligence for Apps with Foundation Models - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to add location intelligence to your apps by combining Apple's Foundation Models and the Stadia Maps Swift SDK.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Sep 24

😤‍️ Routing is tough.

🤸 Thankfully our routing APIs are powered by the nimble Valhalla engine.

👇 Take a deep dive 🏊 into the nuances and gain understanding that will give you the best routes for your use case.

docs.stadiamaps.com/guides/getti...

#routing #logistics

Getting the Best Routes for Your Use Case - Stadia Maps Documentation

Our routing API has a dizzying array of options for fine tuning. Learn how to get the most out of it with this approachable guide.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Sep 22

🥰 While we think our map styles are beautiful and functional, we know that some users will either want to tweak them or make their own custom styles.

👇 Now you can learn how to do just that!

docs.stadiamaps.com/custom-style...

#maps #mapping

Custom Map Styling - Stadia Maps Documentation

Customize the look and feel of your maps using MapLibre JSON styles.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Sep 17

🤔 Did you know, if you’re working on a web application, you can get started with Stadia Maps right now, without even having an account?

⌛ What are you waiting for? We have SDKs, too!

👇 Learn all of the details in our docs!

docs.stadiamaps.com/authenticati...

#webdev #maps

Authentication - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to authenticate with Stadia Maps APIs.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Sep 15

💪 ggmap is a powerful R library for visualizing data geospatially.

👇 Learn how to make great looking data with Stadia Maps.

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/ge...

#RStats #DataViz #Geospatial #Tidyverse

Quickstart: ggmap - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to use Stadia Maps basemap tiles in R with ggmap.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Sep 10

💫 How can you transform lat/lon points into complete routes that follow roads, sidewalks, or tracks?

😎 It's easy with our Map Matching endpoint. Example code in TypeScript, Python, Kotlin, Swift, and PHP.

docs.stadiamaps.com/routing/map-...

#maps #routing

Map Matching - Stadia Maps Documentation

Turn your recorded GPS traces into turn-by-turn directions with map matching.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Sep 8

🧐 Maps can get congested as your dataset grows.

🗺️ Clustering points is a great way to manage them and MapLibre GL JS makes it straightforward.

👇 We'll teach you how!

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/cl...

#maps

Clustering with MapLibre GL JS - Stadia Maps Documentation

Maps can quickly become cluttered with points. Learn how to clean up and stylize your points with clustering in MapLibre GL JS.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Sep 3

👨‍💻 Using Mapster with WordPress? Did you know you can easily use our beautiful styles with your existing maps?

👇 Head on over to our tutorial to learn more.

docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/wo...

#maps

Mapster WP Maps Plugin - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to add maps to your WordPress site using the Mapster WP Maps plugin.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Aug 27

🤖 Integrate our MCP server into your AI workflow and you'll have access to our APIs for

-geocoding
-place search
-address lookups
-static map images
-routing
-isochrones
-time

🧭 Explore now with Claude Desktop, Warp, or Anthropic's SDK.

👉Learn more: github.com/stadiamaps/s...

#ai #mapping

Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Aug 25

🌟 Bring vibrant and fresh satellite 🛰️ imagery to your projects with our Alidade Satellite basemaps.

👌 Easy integration with your favorite vector or raster library, including #MapLibre, #Leaflet, & #OpenLayers.

👉 Get started here! docs.stadiamaps.com/map-styles/a...

#mapping

Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaiʻi displayed in Stadia Maps' Alidade Satellite.

Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Aug 20

🗺️ With your map in place, you can now work on the data!

📍 Let our tutorial show you how to easily add and style interactive markers/pins with #MapLibre #SwiftUI.

👉 Learn more here: docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/in...

Markers, Gestures, and Clustering in SwiftUI - Stadia Maps Documentation

Add interactive markers to your maps on iOS with MapLibre and SwiftUI.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Aug 18

🍎 With Apple's MapKit, it's easy to add maps to your apps running on iOS, macOS, and more!

🛠️ In our tutorial, see how you can add Stadia Maps tiles in a few quick steps. 🏃💨

👉 Learn more here: docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/us...

#iosdev #maps #mapping

Using Stadia Maps Tiles in MapKit - Stadia Maps Documentation

Use map styles from Stadia Maps in your MapKit app for brand consistency, caching, and up to date satellite imagery.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Aug 14

↗️ Elevation-aware routing can help you seek or avoid challenging paths for bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

⚙️ And we make it easy to return elevation data for each leg of your route.

👉 Learn more in our tutorial: docs.stadiamaps.com/tutorials/ge...

#routing #gis #mapping #maps

Getting an Elevation Profile With Your Route - Stadia Maps Documentation

Learn how to visualize the difficulty of your ride, walk, or hike with an elevation profile.

docs.stadiamaps.com

Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Aug 7

🐘🐠 AI models are not elephants, they're goldfish.

Learn about the four design principles we discovered for building great tools for #AI in our latest blog post 👇

stadiamaps.com/news/ai-tool...

AI Tools for API Companies: 4 Design Principles for AI-Native API Consumption

The four design principles we discovered for building tools for AI that models actually use and understand. This is the second post in our series about AI tools for API companies.

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Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Aug 4

🤩 Visualizing data can provide new perspective and insight.

🗺️ Which reachable range visualization do you like best? Our Alidade Smooth, Stamen Toner Lite, and OSM Bright.

👉 Learn more about our isochrone API: stadiamaps.com/products/rou...

#mapping #routing

Stadia Maps: 3 time constrained isochrones (reachable range) in Chicago Illinois USA displayed over our Alidade Smooth style.

Stadia Maps: 3 time constrained isochrones (reachable range) in Chicago Illinois USA displayed over the Stamen Toner Lite style.

Stadia Maps: 3 time constrained isochrones (reachable range) in Chicago Illinois USA displayed over our OSM Bright style.

Stadia Maps @stadiamaps.com · Aug 1

🪄 Good AI tooling, especially for APIs, isn't automatic or intuitive. 🪄

In fact, our first attempts failed spectacularly. Read the first post in a new series we're writing about how to build great AI tools (including #MCP servers) for #API companies. 👇

stadiamaps.com/news/ai-tool...

AI Tools for API Companies: AI Needs Context, or How Our Auto-Generation Failed Spectacularly

Why our obvious approach to building MCP servers failed spectacularly, and what we learned about AI-native API consumption. This is the first post in our series about AI tools for API companies.

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