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.