How to Use the Nominatim MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add the Nominatim MCP Server to my Cursor editor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and define the server under the mcpServers configuration key. Once configured, your Cursor agent can run spatial queries directly.

Q: How do I check if the map service is currently reachable?

Your agent runs getstatus to measure response latency and confirm the endpoint is active before running any coordinate conversions.

Inject real-time OpenStreetMap coordinates and addresses directly into your Cursor codebase without API keys.

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Geocode addresses within the Cursor agent loop

`search` queries the OpenStreetMap database to resolve physical addresses to exact coordinates while you write code in Cursor. If you are building a delivery app, your agent uses this tool to populate your database with real latitude and longitude coordinates. This MCP Server allows your agent to replace static mock data with real, structured location payloads. You avoid hardcoding dummy arrays and instead work with actual coordinates, bounding boxes, and country codes.

Convert coordinates to code variables inside Cursor

`reverse_geocode` takes raw coordinates from your active file and returns a structured address object directly to your Cursor chat. When debugging location-based logic, your agent calls this tool to verify if your mathematical bounds map to the correct physical city. You can specify different zoom levels to test how your code handles varying granularities of geographic data. The tool outputs everything from house numbers to broad country regions without requiring a separate web browser.

Look up OSM identifiers during Cursor code generation

`lookup_osm` fetches exact display names and coordinates for specific node, way, or relation IDs right inside your Cursor editor using this MCP integration. Your agent executes this query to instantly generate mock test suites using verified open-source map records. If you need deep metadata, `get_details` pulls the complete place hierarchy and parent structures. This gives your agent the exact context needed to write precise database schemas for spatial data.

Setup guide

Set up Nominatim MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Nominatim MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Nominatim transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Nominatim tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Nominatim MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and define the server under the `mcpServers` configuration key. Once configured, your Cursor agent can run spatial queries directly.

The server has a built-in rate limit of one request per second. When your Cursor agent makes calls, the MCP Server handles the timing automatically to keep your queries compliant.

Yes, you can ask your Cursor agent to run test queries using the `search` tool, letting you inspect real JSON payloads before you write your database insertion logic.

Your agent runs `get_status` to measure response latency and confirm the endpoint is active before running any coordinate conversions.

Yes, the address strings and geographic coordinates are transmitted to the public OpenStreetMap API for geocoding. The Vinkius sandbox ensures no local code or private keys are exposed during this transmission.

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