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What is the 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.
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
- Subscribe to this server
- No API key needed — Overpass is a free public service
- 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
Built-in capabilities (16)
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
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
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Overpass (OpenStreetMap) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 16 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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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
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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
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) in VS Code Copilot
Why run Overpass (OpenStreetMap) with Vinkius?
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Overpass (OpenStreetMap) for VS Code Copilot
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Frequently asked questions
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.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .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.
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