Apple Maps Server CLI

Query Apple Maps Server APIs using the ams command-line tool.

Prerequisites

ams --version
export AMS_TOKEN='your-jwt-token'
ams auth status

Authentication

• JWT token from Apple Developer Portal
• Environment variable: AMS_TOKEN
• Or: ams auth set-token YOUR_TOKEN

Geocoding

Forward Geocoding

ams geocode "1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA"
ams geocode --query "Empire State Building" --limit 5

Reverse Geocoding

ams reverse --lat 37.3318 --lon -122.0312
ams reverse --coordinate 37.3318,-122.0312 --language en

Search

ams search --query "coffee shops" --near "San Francisco, CA"
ams search --query "gas stations" --near LAT,LON --radius 5000
ams search --category restaurants --near "Palo Alto" --limit 20

Directions

ams directions --from "San Francisco, CA" --to "San Jose, CA"
ams directions --from LAT,LON --to LAT,LON --mode driving --alternatives
ams directions --from "Current Location" --to "SFO" --avoid tolls

Places & POI

ams places get PLACE_ID
ams places nearby --lat 37.3318 --lon -122.0312 --category hotel
ams places search --query "Apple Park" --detailed

Agent Best Practices

1. Coordinate format: Use decimal degrees (lat,lon)
2. Rate limits: Respect Apple Maps Server limits
3. Language: Use --language for localized results
4. Units: Default metric; use --imperial for miles/feet