Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server
Search OpenStreetMap data — find restaurants, shops, hospitals, schools, parks, ATMs and more worldwide.
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What is the Overpass API MCP Server?
The Overpass API MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Overpass API via 16 tools. Search OpenStreetMap data — find restaurants, shops, hospitals, schools, parks, ATMs and more worldwide. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (16)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Overpass API
Ask your AI agent "Find all restaurants in Lower Manhattan." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 16 tools connected to real Overpass API data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
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Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server capabilities
16 toolsThe query should be valid Overpass QL syntax. The output format is automatically set to JSON. If no out statement is included, "out geom;" is appended automatically. Example: `node["amenity"="cafe"](51.5,-0.15,51.51,-0.14); out geom;` Execute a custom Overpass QL query
Common amenities: "restaurant", "cafe", "school", "hospital", "pharmacy", "bank", "atm", "fuel", "parking", "toilets", "library", "police", "fire_station", "post_office", "cinema", "theatre", "nightclub", "bar", "pub", "fast_food", "ice_cream". Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for amenities (restaurants, schools, hospitals, etc.) in a bounding box
Returns ATM locations, operator/bank names, addresses, 24/7 availability and network info. Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for ATMs in a bounding box
Optional amenity filter to narrow results. Returns matching elements with full details including addresses, phone numbers and websites. Search for OSM elements by name
Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max (e.g. "51.249,-0.15,51.251,-0.10" for central London). Useful for finding specific OSM-tagged features. Search OpenStreetMap elements by tag key/value in a bounding box
Returns station names, addresses, connector types, charging speeds, operator info and access details. Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for EV charging stations in a bounding box
Returns station names, brands, addresses, fuel types offered, opening hours and operator info. Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for fuel/gas stations in a bounding box
Returns facility names, addresses, phone numbers, emergency services info, specialties and operator info. Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for hospitals and clinics in a bounding box
Returns hotel names, addresses, star ratings, phone numbers, websites and room info. Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for hotels in a bounding box
Useful for finding nearby amenities without defining a full bounding box. Returns names, addresses, distances and details. Search for OSM elements near a specific location
Common amenities: "restaurant", "cafe", "pharmacy", "atm", "bank", "hospital", "school", "supermarket", "fuel", "charging_station", "parking", "toilets", "police", "fire_station", "post_office". Search for specific amenities near a location
Returns park names, addresses, area sizes, features (playgrounds, sports facilities) and operator info. Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for parks and green spaces in a bounding box
Returns pharmacy names, addresses, phone numbers, opening hours, dispensing info and operator info. Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for pharmacies in a bounding box
Optional cuisine filter: "italian", "chinese", "japanese", "indian", "mexican", "thai", "french", "american", "pizza", "burger", "sushi", "vegan", "vegetarian". Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for restaurants in a bounding box
Returns school names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, student capacity and operator info. Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for schools in a bounding box
Optional shop type filter: "supermarket", "convenience", "clothes", "bakery", "butcher", "electronics", "furniture", "hardware", "jewelry", "mall", "bookmaker", "car", "car_repair", "chemist", "florist", "gift", "hairdresser", "mobile_phone", "shoes", "sports", "toys". Bbox format: lat_min,lon_min,lat_max,lon_max. Search for shops in a bounding box
What the Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server unlocks
Connect to Overpass API (OpenStreetMap) and query the world's largest free geographic database through natural conversation — no API key needed.
What you can do
- Amenity Search — Find restaurants, cafes, hospitals, schools, pharmacies, ATMs, fuel stations and more
- Shop Search — Discover shops, supermarkets, bakeries, clothing stores and retail outlets
- Nearby Search — Find any amenity within a radius of any GPS coordinate
- Hotel Search — Locate hotels, hostels and tourist accommodation
- Park Search — Find parks, gardens and green spaces
- EV Charging — Locate electric vehicle charging stations
- Custom Queries — Execute custom Overpass QL queries for any OSM data
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API key needed — Overpass is a free public service
3. Start exploring geographic data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Travelers — find restaurants, hotels, ATMs and amenities near your location
- Urban Planners — analyze infrastructure, amenities and land use patterns
- Developers — integrate OpenStreetMap data into location-based applications
Frequently asked questions about the Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server
Do I need an API key?
No! Overpass API is completely free and open. No authentication required. Please be respectful with query sizes — avoid queries returning more than 10,000 elements.
What is a bounding box?
A bounding box defines a geographic area using min_latitude, min_longitude, max_latitude, max_longitude. Example: "40.70,-74.01,40.72,-73.98" covers Lower Manhattan, NYC.
Can I search near my current location?
Yes! Use search_nearby or search_nearby_amenities with your GPS coordinates and a radius in meters (e.g. lat=40.7128, lon=-74.0060, radius=1000 for 1km around NYC).
What amenities can I search for?
Common amenities: restaurant, cafe, fast_food, bar, pub, hospital, clinic, pharmacy, school, university, library, atm, bank, fuel, parking, police, fire_station, post_office, toilets, cinema, theatre, nightclub, museum.
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Connect Overpass (OpenStreetMap) with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
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