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Connect Overpass 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. Pull real-world geographic data directly into your AI agent.

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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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V8 Isolate01

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 · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Overpass API.

  1. 01

    Get status

    This capability checks your current Overpass API rate limit and slot availability. Use it to see if you are close to being throttled during large data pulls.

  2. 02

    Execute query

    This capability runs Overpass QL queries to find specific points of interest, ways, or relations. Always include [out:json]; at the start of your query to get JSON output.

  3. 03

    Get map

    This capability pulls raw OSM XML data for a specific bounding box. It is useful for grabbing map segments for GIS processing.

  4. 04

    Execute xapi

    This capability executes queries using the legacy XAPI syntax. It returns raw XML data for compatibility with older query formats.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Urban Infrastructure Audit

An urban planner asks the agent to find all public parks within a specific city district.

02

Research Data Collection

A researcher pulls raw XML data for a specific bounding box to feed into a spatial model.

03

POI Discovery

A developer uses the agent to find all pharmacies or hospitals within a certain radius of a coordinate.

04

API Management

A user checks their current API status to ensure they have enough slots for a large data task.

Automate a task

Put Overpass API 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

Overpass API 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 Overpass API 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.

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929ms average. Fast in production.

Overpass API is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1728ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
772ms
Slowest day
1728ms
14-day trend
Stable0%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 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 Overpass API, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Overpass API Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zzdgleuR8jSsqRIakxavJFmaXkwVJPywGnPhOsDn/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 — Overpass API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "overpass-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zzdgleuR8jSsqRIakxavJFmaXkwVJPywGnPhOsDn/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 Overpass API in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Overpass API owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to turn geographic questions into structured data.

  • 01

    Data Scientists

    They use the agent to automate the extraction of geographic features for research models.

  • 02

    Urban Planners

    They query city infrastructure like bike lanes and public transport nodes.

  • 03

    GIS Analysts

    They pull raw map data for deep spatial analysis and modeling.

FAQ

Questions Overpass API owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I get JSON output from my queries?

    You must include [out:json]; at the very beginning of your Overpass QL query.

  • 02

    Can I use this with my existing GIS software?

    Yes, you can use the get_map capability to pull raw XML data for specific bounding boxes.

  • 03

    What happens if I hit the API rate limit?

    You can use the get_status capability to check your available slots and avoid being throttled.

  • 04

    Does this support older Overpass query formats?

    Yes, the execute_xapi capability provides support for legacy XAPI syntax.

  • 05

    Do I need to host the Overpass API myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts the MCP, though you can configure a preferred Overpass instance URL if you want.

  • 06

    How do I find all restaurants in a specific city using this server?

    You can ask the agent to use the execute_query capability with an Overpass QL string, for example: [out:json];area[name='Berlin'];node(area)[amenity=restaurant];out;. The agent will handle the execution and present the results.

  • 07

    Can I download raw map data for a specific coordinate range?

    Yes. Use the get_map capability and provide the bounding box coordinates in the format min_lon,min_lat,max_lon,max_lat. This will return the raw OSM data for that area.

  • 08

    What should I do if the API returns a rate limit error?

    Run the get_status capability. It will show you how many slots are available and if there is a cooldown period active for your IP address.

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