# mapbox-store-locator-patterns

Store locator patterns for Mapbox GL JS. Helps agents implement marker layers, synchronized lists, and Turf distance calculations without DOM overhead.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 1700 installs · ★ 83
- Author: mapbox
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-23
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns

## What it does

This skill supplies architecture patterns for building location search interfaces and store finders. It formats data as GeoJSON feature collections and connects map points with side listing panels. For the user position marker, it recommends the native `mapboxgl.GeolocateControl`.

Rendering changes based on item count. Under 100 locations, HTML markers offer direct styling. Between 100 and 1,000 points, it switches to a GPU-rendered `symbol` layer via WebGL, avoiding DOM layout bottlenecks. Projects handling over 1,000 points are guided toward clustering.

Implementation depends on `mapbox-gl` v3.x and `@turf/turf` for spatial math. It also advises handling marker clicks with `map.addInteraction` rather than plain event listeners. A valid Mapbox token is required to display the map.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills --skill mapbox-store-locator-patterns -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills --skill mapbox-store-locator-patterns -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills --skill mapbox-store-locator-patterns -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills mapbox-store-locator-patterns
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills --skill mapbox-store-locator-patterns -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills --path skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills --skill mapbox-store-locator-patterns -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/mapbox/mapbox-agent-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/mapbox-store-locator-patterns/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- render map markers with WebGL symbol layers
- sync side panels and interactive listings with map points
- calculate distances between users and stores using `@turf/turf`
- switch marker strategies based on location volume

## Example prompts
- Build a store locator with Mapbox GL JS and sync the marker clicks with a side list
- Set up a GeoJSON symbol layer for retail stores using addInteraction
- Add distance calculations from the user position with turf

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: mapbox-store-locator-patterns
description: Common patterns for building store locators, restaurant finders, and location-based search applications with Mapbox. Covers marker display, filtering, distance calculation, and interactive lists.
---

# Store Locator Patterns Skill

Comprehensive patterns for building store locators, restaurant finders, and location-based search applications with Mapbox GL JS. Covers marker display, filtering, distance calculation, interactive lists, and directions integration.

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when building applications that:

- Display multiple locations on a map (stores, restaurants, offices, etc.)
- Allow users to filter or search locations
- Calculate distances from user location
- Provide interactive lists synced with map markers
- Show location details in popups or side panels
- Integrate directions to selected locations

## Dependencies

**Required:**

- Mapbox GL JS v3.x
- [@turf/turf](https://turfjs.org/) - For spatial calculations (distance, area, etc.)

**Installation:**

```bash
npm install mapbox-gl @turf/turf
```

## Core Architecture

### Pattern Overview

A typical store locator consists of:

1. **Map Display** - Shows all locations as markers
2. **Location Data** - GeoJSON with store/location information
3. **Interactive List** - Side panel listing all locations
4. **Filtering** - Search, category filters, distance filters
5. **Detail View** - Popup or panel with location details
6. **User Location** - Geolocation for distance calculation. For the blue dot location indicator, use the built-in `mapboxgl.GeolocateControl` — simpler than custom markers.
7. **Directions** - Route to selected location (optional)

### Data Structure

**GeoJSON format for locations:**

```json
{
  "type": "FeatureCollection",
  "features": [
    {
      "type": "Feature",
      "geometry": {
        "type": "Point",
        "coordinates": [-77.034084, 38.909671]
      },
      "properties": {
        "id": "store-001",
        "name": "Downtown Store",
        "address": "123 Main St, Washington, DC 20001",
        "phone": "(202) 555-0123",
        "hours": "Mon-Sat: 9am-9pm, Sun: 10am-6pm",
        "category": "retail",
        "website": "https://example.com/downtown"
      }
    }
  ]
}
```

**Key properties:**

- `id` - Unique identifier for each location
- `name` - Display name
- `address` - Full address for display and geocoding
- `coordinates` - `[longitude, latitude]` format
- `category` - For filtering (retail, restaurant, office, etc.)
- Custom properties as needed (hours, phone, website, etc.)

## Basic Store Locator Implementation

### Step 1: Initialize Map and Data
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