What it does
Maki is Mapbox’s point-of-interest SVG icon set for cartographers. The repository supplies 15-pixel artwork and an npm package under CC0.
Maki gives map points of interest a compact, consistent vocabulary. The repository contains source SVGs designed at 15 by 15 pixels, using paths and groups rather than complex drawing features. Its maintainers prioritize common mapping concepts rather than every possible object.
Install @mapbox/maki from npm or take the SVGs from the repository. The package’s layouts data helps organize icons, and the documented Node example reads the files as SVG strings. This is a useful starting point when a map needs the same symbols in its legend and point markers.
For a new symbol, the repository provides Illustrator and Inkscape templates and specific export rules. Converted files must keep the 15-pixel dimensions and avoid transforms on paths and groups, along with unsupported shape elements. Maki is available under CC0 for reuse and modification, including commercial projects.
Strengths
- Designed specifically for map points of interest.
- Provides source SVGs and templates with explicit construction rules.
Watch out for
- Prioritizes common mapping concepts over exhaustive coverage.
Best for
- Maps with point-of-interest markers.
- Cartographers needing small SVG symbols.
Sources
- Maki (Oct 27, 2026)
- Maki: CC0 1.0 Universal (Oct 27, 2026)