OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server

Name: OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server
Author: jagan-shanmugam

@jagan-shanmugam

About OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server

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

#mcp #openstreetmap #llm #anthropic-claude #mcp-server

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-streetmap-mcp": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "examples/client.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

Convert text to geographic coordinates

Convert coordinates to human-readable addresses

Discover points of interest near a location

Get turn-by-turn directions between locations

Find places of specific categories in an area

Find optimal meeting spots for multiple people

Get comprehensive data about a neighborhood

Locate educational institutions near a specific location

Compare transportation options between home and work

Locate EV charging infrastructure with filtering

Evaluate neighborhood livability for real estate

Locate parking options near a destination

Overview

What is OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server?

The OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that enhances LLM capabilities with location-based services and geospatial data from OpenStreetMap. It provides a toolkit for geocoding, reverse geocoding, route directions, points of interest, and area analysis, enabling AI assistants to interact with real-world geography.

How to use OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server?

Install the server in MCP hosts (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf) by adding a configuration entry using the uvx command with the osm-mcp-server package. For local development, install with pip install -e . and run osm-mcp-server. Test using the example clients in the examples/ directory or integrate via the MCP client library.

Key features of OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server

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

Use cases of OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server

Finding optimal meeting points for groups of people
Analyzing neighborhood livability for real estate decisions
Locating parking facilities with availability and fee information
Comparing commute options between home and work
Locating EV charging stations with connector and power filtering

FAQ from OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server

How do I install the server in a desktop MCP host?

Add the following JSON configuration under mcpServers in your host’s config file: `"osm-mcp-server": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["osm-m

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