Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server for Cline 16 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Overpass (OpenStreetMap) through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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About Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server
Connect to Overpass API (OpenStreetMap) and query the world's largest free geographic database through natural conversation — no API key needed.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Overpass (OpenStreetMap) tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 16 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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
The Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server exposes 16 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Overpass (OpenStreetMap) to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using Overpass (OpenStreetMap)
Ask Cline: "Using Overpass (OpenStreetMap), help me...". 16 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Overpass (OpenStreetMap) through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Overpass (OpenStreetMap) and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Overpass (OpenStreetMap) tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Overpass (OpenStreetMap) and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Overpass (OpenStreetMap) for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Tools for Cline (16)
These 16 tools become available when you connect Overpass (OpenStreetMap) to Cline via MCP:
custom_query
The 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
search_amenities
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
search_atms
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
search_by_name
Optional amenity filter to narrow results. Returns matching elements with full details including addresses, phone numbers and websites. Search for OSM elements by name
search_by_tag
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
search_charging_stations
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
search_fuel_stations
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
search_hospitals
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
search_hotels
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
search_nearby
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
search_nearby_amenities
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
search_parks
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
search_pharmacies
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
search_restaurants
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
search_schools
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
search_shops
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
Example Prompts for Overpass (OpenStreetMap) in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Overpass (OpenStreetMap) immediately.
"Find all restaurants in Lower Manhattan."
"Find ATMs within 500m of Times Square (40.7580, -73.9855)."
"Find EV charging stations in downtown San Francisco."
Troubleshooting Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Overpass (OpenStreetMap) to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Overpass (OpenStreetMap) + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect Overpass (OpenStreetMap) to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 16 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.