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Open Streetmap Mcp

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Description

An OpenStreetMap MCP server implementation that enhances LLM capabilities with location-based services and geospatial data.

Installation

This entry records only its repository, not the path inside it, so there is no exact command to give. Open the source below and copy the folder into ~/.claude/skills/, or the file into ~/.claude/agents/.

README

OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server

An OpenStreetMap MCP server implementation that enhances LLM capabilities with location-based services and geospatial data.

Demo

Meeting Point Optimization

![Meeting Point Use Case](demo/use-case-meeting.gif)

Neighborhood Analysis

![Neighborhood Analysis Use Case](demo/use-case-neighborhood.gif)

Parking Search

![Parking Search Use Case](demo/use-case-parking.gif)

Installation

In MCP Hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.

  • `osm-mcp-server`: The main server, available for public use.

    "mcpServers": {
      "osm-mcp-server": {
        "command": "uvx",
        "args": [
          "osm-mcp-server"
        ]
      }
    }

Features

This server provides LLMs with tools to interact with OpenStreetMap data, enabling location-based applications to:

  • Geocode addresses and place names to coordinates
  • Reverse geocode coordinates to addresses
  • Find nearby points of interest
  • Get route directions between locations
  • Search for places by category within a bounding box
  • Suggest optimal meeting points for multiple people
  • Explore areas and get comprehensive location information
  • Find schools and educational institutions near a location
  • Analyze commute options between home and work
  • Locate EV charging stations with connector and power filtering
  • Perform neighborhood livability analysis for real estate
  • Find parking facilities with availability and fee information

Components

Resources

The server implements location-based resources:

  • location://place/{query}: Get information about places by name or address
  • location://map/{style}/{z}/{x}/{y}: Get styled map tiles at specified coordinates

Tools

The server implements several geospatial tools:

  • geocode_address: Convert text to geographic coordinates
  • reverse_geocode: Convert coordinates to human-readable addresses
  • find_nearby_places: Discover points of interest near a location
  • get_route_directions: Get turn-by-turn directions between locations
  • search_category: Find places of specific categories in an area
  • suggest_meeting_point: Find optimal meeting spots for multiple people
  • explore_area: Get comprehensive data about a neighborhood
  • find_schools_nearby: Locate educational institutions near a specific location
  • analyze_commute: Compare transportation options between home and work
  • find_ev_charging_stations: Locate EV charging infrastructure with filtering
  • analyze_neighborhood: Evaluate neighborhood livability for real estate
  • find_parking_facilities: Locate parking options near a destination

Local Testing

Running the Server

To run the server locally:

  1. Install the package in development mode:
pip install -e .
  1. Start the server:
osm-mcp-server
  1. The server will start and listen for MCP requests on the standard input/output.

Testing with Example Clients

The repository includes two example clients in the `examples/`