How to Use the Nominatim MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline use Nominatim for OSM object lookups?

You provide an OSM ID, and Cline uses lookuposm to fetch the display name and coordinates. It then presents this data to you or incorporates it into your codebase.

Cline executes geocoding tasks autonomously. Turn raw coordinates into actionable map data without leaving your VS Code workspace.

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Automate geocoding tasks in Cline

Cline acts as your engine for location data. When you need to turn a list of addresses into lat/lon coordinates, the agent calls `search` repeatedly to build your dataset. It handles the file creation and data formatting for you. You just watch as the agent writes the output directly into your project directory.

Perform reverse lookups on demand

If you have coordinate arrays in your code, point Cline at them. It uses `reverse_geocode` to populate your variables with accurate city and country information. This saves you from manual verification. The agent verifies the output against the OSM schema and confirms the result is ready for your application logic.

Inspect OSM object hierarchies

Use `get_details` to extract deep metadata from OpenStreetMap. Cline can fetch parent place hierarchies and Wikipedia links to enrich your application data. This is a huge time-saver for building location-aware apps. You get the structured data returned as a JSON object, which Cline can then use to generate your code.

Setup guide

Set up Nominatim MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type nominatim-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Nominatim refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nominatim-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Nominatim MCP in Cline

Open the MCP settings in your Cline sidebar and add the server. Once connected, prompt Cline to search for a location, and it will trigger the `search` tool.

Yes, just provide coordinates to Cline. It will recognize the need for location resolution and call the `reverse_geocode` tool to get the address.

You provide an OSM ID, and Cline uses `lookup_osm` to fetch the display name and coordinates. It then presents this data to you or incorporates it into your codebase.

The server only processes public map data and coordinates. It has no access to your local environment variables or private repository secrets.

The MCP server operates as a stateless bridge. It does not track your specific queries or store your session history on any backend server.

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