mapbox / mapbox/mapbox-directions.js
Mapbox directions API using own route
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- JavaScript
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Description
I'm trying to make a react-native application for cyclists; I have some routes (coordinates) in a separate file that the cyclist can use.
I need to make Direction API requests that are bounded to those routes.
I know I can add waypoints to a request, but those would be "required" stops in the route. I need the API to use the waypoints as some references of "ideal" waypoints.
For example, in the image, the lines in red are the one I have stored, and the purple line is the Directions given by the API. I would like the API to use the circled stretch instead.
Is it possible to do it with Mapbox API or any other way? can I use any other tool for generating the route I need?

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Research direction
The issue names no repository file, test, or entry point; start with the Mapbox Directions API behavior for coordinates and waypoints described here. Determine whether stored coordinates can act as non-required route references, and consider the stated alternative-tool question. Done means documenting a supported approach or a clear limitation and alternative.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript, react-native
- Domain
- api, mobile
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100