OpenStreetMap MCP Server

Name: OpenStreetMap MCP Server
Author: jagan-shanmugam

@jagan-shanmugam

About OpenStreetMap MCP Server

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

#osm-mcp-server #geospatial #location-services

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "osm-mcp-server": {
      "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 MCP Server?

An OpenStreetMap MCP server that enhances LLM capabilities with location-based services and geospatial data from OpenStreetMap. It provides tools for geocoding, routing, points of interest, and area analysis.

How to use OpenStreetMap MCP Server?

Install and run via uvx osm-mcp-server in MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf. For local development, install with pip install -e . and run osm-mcp-server. Configure the server in your MCP host’s JSON config under mcpServers.

Key features of OpenStreetMap 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
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

Use cases of OpenStreetMap MCP Server

Meeting point optimization for groups of people
Neighborhood analysis for real estate evaluation
Parking search near a destination
Finding EV charging stations along a route
Commute analysis between home and work locations

FAQ from OpenStreetMap MCP Server

How do I install the OpenStreetMap MCP Server?

Add "osm-mcp-server" to your MCP host’s mcpServers configuration with the command "uvx" and args ["osm-mcp-server"]. For local development, run pip install -e . then osm-mcp-server.

How do I run the server locally?

Install the package in development mode with pip install -e ., then start the server by running osm-mcp-server. It will listen for MCP requests over standard input/output.

How do I debug the OpenStreetMap MCP Server?

Use the MCP Inspector by running npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv --directory /path/to/osm-mcp-server run osm-mcp-server. The Inspector will provide a URL for browser-based debugging.

Where do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?

On macOS, edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json; on Windows, edit %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Add the server to the mcpServers object with the appropriate command and args.