Ordnance Survey - MCP Server

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About Ordnance Survey - MCP Server

A Python-based MCP server that provides access Ordnance Survey's APIs.

Basic information

Category

Productivity

License

MIT

Runtime

python

Transports

stdio

Publisher

CHRISCARLON

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "os-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "os-mcp-server",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Ordnance Survey - MCP Server?

An MCP server that provides LLMs access to Ordnance Survey’s Data Hub APIs for UK geospatial data. It is intended for developers who want to ask natural‑language questions about locations, street works, planning, and road networks.

How to use Ordnance Survey - MCP Server?

Obtain a free API key from the OS Data Hub, then run the server via Docker. Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration, replacing your_api_key_here with your key: a Docker command with environment variables OS_API_KEY and STDIO_KEY. After starting, tools, resources, and prompts are available in Claude Desktop.

Key features of Ordnance Survey - MCP Server

Access to UK geospatial data via OS APIs
Natural‑language querying of locations and features
Prompt templates for street works, planning, road networks
Enforces a two‑step workflow plan for best results
Runs locally via Docker with a single API key

Use cases of Ordnance Survey - MCP Server

Find all cinemas in Leeds City Centre
Query street works and planning information
Explore road network data for a given area
Use prompt templates for complex, specific geospatial tasks

FAQ from Ordnance Survey - MCP Server

What is needed to run this server?

A free API key from the OS Data Hub and Docker installed on your machine.

Does this server require an internet connection?

Yes, it makes requests to Ordnance Survey’s online APIs.

Is this project affiliated with Ordnance Survey?

No. This is a personal project not endorsed by or affiliated with Ordnance Survey.

Are breaking changes expected?

Yes. The server is actively developed, so expect breaking changes and bugs.

What license is this project under?

MIT License. This is not a commercial product.

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