OpenStreetMap MCP Server for LlamaIndexGive LlamaIndex instant access to 33 tools to Close Changeset, Close Note, Comment Note, and more
LlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add OpenStreetMap as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.
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The OpenStreetMap MCP Server for LlamaIndex is a standout in the Data Management category — giving your AI agent 33 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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import asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to OpenStreetMap. "
"You have 33 tools available."
),
)
response = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in OpenStreetMap?"
)
print(response)
asyncio.run(main())
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About OpenStreetMap MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to the world's largest open geographic database. This server enables full interaction with the OpenStreetMap API (v0.6), allowing you to query, create, and update geospatial data through natural conversation.
LlamaIndex agents combine OpenStreetMap tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 33 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.
What you can do
- Map Data Retrieval — Fetch raw OSM data (nodes, ways, relations) within specific bounding boxes for analysis or visualization.
- Element Management — Create, read, update, or delete map elements including points of interest (nodes), roads (ways), and complex boundaries (relations).
- Changeset Workflows — Open, update, and close changesets to group your edits and provide meaningful metadata to the OSM community.
- Historical Analysis — Retrieve the full version history of any map element to track changes over time.
- Advanced Querying — Filter changesets by user, time range, or geographic area to monitor local mapping activity.
The OpenStreetMap MCP Server exposes 33 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to LlamaIndex in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 33 OpenStreetMap tools available for LlamaIndex
When LlamaIndex connects to OpenStreetMap through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning geospatial, map-data, cartography, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Close changeset on OpenStreetMap
Close a changeset
Close note on OpenStreetMap
Close a map note
Comment note on OpenStreetMap
Add a comment to an existing map note
Create changeset on OpenStreetMap
Create a new changeset
Create element on OpenStreetMap
Create a new node, way, or relation
Create note on OpenStreetMap
Create a new map note
Delete element on OpenStreetMap
Delete a node, way, or relation
Delete message on OpenStreetMap
Delete a message
Download changeset on OpenStreetMap
Download a changeset in OsmChange format
Get auth user details on OpenStreetMap
Get details for the authenticated user
Get changeset on OpenStreetMap
Read a changeset by ID
Get element on OpenStreetMap
Read a node, way, or relation by ID
Get element history on OpenStreetMap
Get the history of a node, way, or relation
Get elements on OpenStreetMap
Multi-fetch nodes, ways, or relations
Get gpx data on OpenStreetMap
Download data for a GPS trace
Get gpx metadata on OpenStreetMap
Read metadata for a GPS trace
Get inbox on OpenStreetMap
Get the authenticated user's message inbox
Get map data on OpenStreetMap
Get map data (nodes, ways, relations) within a bounding box
Get message on OpenStreetMap
Read a specific message
Get note on OpenStreetMap
Read a map note by ID
Get outbox on OpenStreetMap
Get the authenticated user's message outbox
Get permissions on OpenStreetMap
Get OAuth permissions for the authenticated user
Get user on OpenStreetMap
Get details for a specific user
Get user preferences on OpenStreetMap
Get preferences for the authenticated user
List notes on OpenStreetMap
List map notes within a bounding box
List user gpx on OpenStreetMap
List GPS traces for the authenticated user
Query changesets on OpenStreetMap
Query changesets with filters
Search notes on OpenStreetMap
Search for map notes
Send message on OpenStreetMap
Send a private message to another user
Update changeset on OpenStreetMap
Update tags of an open changeset
Update element on OpenStreetMap
Update an existing node, way, or relation
Update message status on OpenStreetMap
Update the read status of a message
Upload gpx on OpenStreetMap
Upload a GPS trace (GPX)
Connect OpenStreetMap to LlamaIndex via MCP
Follow these steps to wire OpenStreetMap into LlamaIndex. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.py and run: python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use LlamaIndex with the OpenStreetMap MCP Server
LlamaIndex provides unique advantages when paired with OpenStreetMap through the Model Context Protocol.
Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine OpenStreetMap tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
Query pipeline framework lets you chain OpenStreetMap tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
Multi-source reasoning: agents can query OpenStreetMap, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
Observability integrations show exactly what OpenStreetMap tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
OpenStreetMap + LlamaIndex Use Cases
Practical scenarios where LlamaIndex combined with the OpenStreetMap MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Hybrid search: combine OpenStreetMap real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive
Data enrichment: query OpenStreetMap to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses
Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying OpenStreetMap for fresh data
Analytical workflows: chain OpenStreetMap queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports
Example Prompts for OpenStreetMap in LlamaIndex
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LlamaIndex agent to start working with OpenStreetMap immediately.
"Get map data for the bounding box -0.15, 51.50, -0.10, 51.52 (Central London)."
"Show me the history of way ID 4225123."
"Find the 5 most recent closed changesets by user 'JohnDoe'."
Troubleshooting OpenStreetMap MCP Server with LlamaIndex
Common issues when connecting OpenStreetMap to LlamaIndex through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
BasicMCPClient not found
pip install llama-index-tools-mcpOpenStreetMap + LlamaIndex FAQ
Common questions about integrating OpenStreetMap MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?
Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?
Does LlamaIndex support async MCP calls?
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