OpenStreetMap MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 33 tools to Close Changeset, Close Note, Comment Note, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersGitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.
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The OpenStreetMap MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 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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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.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings OpenStreetMap data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 33 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
When VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to wire OpenStreetMap into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Create MCP config
.vscode/mcp.json file in your project rootAdd the server config
Enable Agent mode
Start using OpenStreetMap
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the OpenStreetMap MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with OpenStreetMap through the Model Context Protocol.
VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
OpenStreetMap + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the OpenStreetMap MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step
DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review
Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses
Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples
Example Prompts for OpenStreetMap in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting OpenStreetMap to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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OpenStreetMap + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating OpenStreetMap MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.Explore More MCP Servers
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