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Connect OpenRouteService to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn raw coordinates into actionable logistics and routing data.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through OpenRouteService.

  1. 01

    Get elevation line

    This capability returns elevation values along a specific path. You provide an encoded polyline to get altitude data for that line.

  2. 02

    Reverse geocode

    This capability converts longitude and latitude into a readable address. It turns raw coordinates into physical locations.

  3. 03

    Calculate matrix

    This capability computes a duration matrix between multiple origins and destinations. It helps you see the travel times between various points in a set.

  4. 04

    Geocode search

    This capability searches for specific addresses or places. It uses OpenRouteService geocoding to find locations based on your text input.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through OpenRouteService.

  1. 05

    Snap gps to road

    This capability cleans up noisy GPS data. It snaps raw coordinates to the nearest segment of the road network.

  2. 06

    Calculate directions

    This capability calculates routes between two or more coordinates. You can choose between driving, cycling, walking, or wheelchair profiles.

  3. 07

    Calculate isochrones

    This capability generates reachability polygons. It shows the areas accessible within a specific time or distance from a starting point.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through OpenRouteService.

  1. 08

    Get ors status

    This capability checks the current status of the OpenRouteService API. It lets you verify if the service is operational.

  2. 09

    Search country boundary

    This capability restricts geocoding searches to a specific country. You use a two-letter ISO country code to filter results.

  3. 10

    Solve vrp optimization

    This capability solves vehicle routing problems. It optimizes routes based on specific jobs and vehicle capacities.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Delivery Route Optimization

A logistics manager provides a list of stops and asks the AI to find the most efficient path for a delivery van.

02

Retail Site Selection

An urban planner asks for an isochrone to see how many people live within a 10-minute walk of a proposed location.

03

Fleet Management

A service manager uses the distance matrix capability to estimate travel times between various service hubs and clients.

04

GPS Data Refinement

A developer uses the snap capability to fix jittery location data from a mobile app so it aligns with actual roads.

Automate a task

Put OpenRouteService to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

OpenRouteService works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put OpenRouteService to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

932ms average. Fast in production.

OpenRouteService is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1262ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
393ms
Slowest day
1262ms
14-day trend
Slowing+14%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of OpenRouteService, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with OpenRouteService. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

OpenRouteService Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PSUHMhycOvqpomQ4KyrnDt17AfCQwXu8mm8OMYhJ/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — OpenRouteService capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openrouteservice-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PSUHMhycOvqpomQ4KyrnDt17AfCQwXu8mm8OMYhJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up OpenRouteService in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work OpenRouteService owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to turn spatial data into logistics or planning decisions.

  • 01

    Logistics Teams

    They hand off warehouse and customer lists to the AI to optimize delivery routes.

  • 02

    Urban Planners

    They use the AI to generate reachability maps for analyzing city accessibility.

  • 03

    Field Service Managers

    They task the AI with solving routing problems for technicians with specific time windows.

FAQ

Questions OpenRouteService owners ask.

  • 01

    What kind of profiles are supported for routing?

    The MCP supports driving-car, cycling-regular, foot-walking, and wheelchair profiles.

  • 02

    How do I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Once you subscribe on Vinkius and add your API key, you simply connect your client to the Vinkius host. The capabilities will then appear as available functions in your chat interface.

  • 03

    Can I solve complex vehicle routing problems?

    Yes, the solve_vrp_optimization capability allows you to solve problems involving multiple vehicles, specific jobs, and capacity constraints.

  • 04

    Does this use real-time traffic data?

    The MCP uses OpenStreetMap data to calculate routes and distances.

  • 05

    Can I filter geocoding results by country?

    Yes, you can use the search_country_boundary capability to constrain your searches to a specific ISO country code.

  • 06

    Is the OpenRouteService API free?

    Yes. ORS offers a free Standard plan with generous daily limits for all services (directions, isochrones, matrix, geocoding, and optimization). No credit card required. Higher rate limits are available through the Collaborative plan for non-profits, academics, and government organizations.

  • 07

    What routing profiles are supported?

    ORS supports driving-car, driving-hgv (heavy goods vehicles), cycling-regular, cycling-road, cycling-mountain, cycling-electric, foot-walking, foot-hiking, and wheelchair. Each profile optimizes routes based on road network restrictions specific to that transportation mode.

  • 08

    Can I solve vehicle routing problems with time windows and capacity constraints?

    Yes. The VRP optimization capability uses the VROOM solver. Define jobs with locations, service times, and time windows, then define vehicles with start/end locations, capacities, and operating hours. The solver returns optimized assignments and routes for your entire fleet.

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