chuofringer/placeroot
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Open map data for your AI — free, no account, no API key. MCP server for Overture Maps: places, geocoding, routing.
MCP
chuofringer/placeroot
Added 8 Sept 2026
Overview
An MCP server that exposes Overture Maps data for places, geocoding, and routing. It requires no account or API key and is free to use. Written in Python, it provides a simple interface for AI agents to access open map data.
Best for
Best for
Developers building AI agents that need basic map data without external API costs.
Use cases
- Add place search to an AI assistant
- Geocode addresses for location-based queries
- Get routing directions between coordinates
Notes
An MCP server that exposes Overture Maps data for places, geocoding, and routing. It requires no account or API key and is free to use. Written in Python, it provides a simple interface for AI agents to access open map data.
2 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-07. Licensed MIT.
Use cases
- Add place search to an AI assistant
- Geocode addresses for location-based queries
- Get routing directions between coordinates
Pros
- Free and open with no API key required
- Covers common map functions in one server
- Simple Python implementation for easy integration
Cons
- Low community adoption (2 stars) suggests limited testing
- Depends on Overture Maps data coverage and accuracy
- May lack mature documentation or support
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Pros
- Free and open with no API key required
- Covers common map functions in one server
- Simple Python implementation for easy integration
Cons
- Low community adoption (2 stars) suggests limited testing
- Depends on Overture Maps data coverage and accuracy
- May lack mature documentation or support
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