jagan-shanmugam/open-streetmap-mcp

Overview

An MCP server that gives LLMs access to OpenStreetMap data for location-based queries and geospatial operations. It exposes endpoints for geocoding, reverse geocoding, and map data retrieval through the Model Context Protocol.

Best for

Best for
Developers building location-aware LLM applications or assistants that need geospatial context

Use cases

• Look up coordinates or addresses from place names
• Retrieve map features and points of interest for a given area
• Integrate geospatial context into LLM-driven applications

Notes

An MCP server that gives LLMs access to OpenStreetMap data for location-based queries and geospatial operations. It exposes endpoints for geocoding, reverse geocoding, and map data retrieval through the Model Context Protocol.

196 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-07-12. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Look up coordinates or addresses from place names
• Retrieve map features and points of interest for a given area
• Integrate geospatial context into LLM-driven applications

Pros

• Connects LLMs to real-world geographic data without custom API code
• Leverages the extensive and free OpenStreetMap dataset
• Simple MCP interface works with any compatible LLM host

Cons

• Depends on OpenStreetMap’s availability and rate limits
• Limited to data that exists in OpenStreetMap (may lack local detail)
• Requires running or hosting the MCP server separately

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