Consulting on how to use Mapbox.js geocoded outside of map

I would like someone to just give me a proof of concept on how I can use the Mapbox geocoder without a map. I simple want a text box to search for locations and to listen for a even when selected that will give me the coordinates. Something similar to this, [login to view URL] but I can't use google maps as it's too expensive. [login to view URL]