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Use Overpass API with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Search OpenStreetMap data. find restaurants, shops, hospitals, schools, parks, ATMs and more worldwide.

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

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Complete set · 16 capabilities

The complete Overpass API capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Overpass API.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Overpass API.

  1. 01

    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

  2. 02

    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

  3. 03

    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

  4. 04

    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

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Overpass API.

  1. 05

    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

  2. 06

    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

  3. 07

    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

  4. 08

    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

Capability set03 / 04

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Overpass API.

  1. 09

    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"; out geom; Execute a custom Overpass QL query

  2. 10

    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

  3. 11

    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

  4. 12

    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

Capability set04 / 04

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Overpass API.

  1. 13

    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

  2. 14

    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

  3. 15

    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

  4. 16

    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

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923ms average. Fast in production.

Overpass API is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1152ms
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Fastest day
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 16 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_DGkmVxEbxmLxMu1OyGbUJIrzjQi3rn2xOK8B2fYg/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-openstreetmap-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DGkmVxEbxmLxMu1OyGbUJIrzjQi3rn2xOK8B2fYg/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

FAQ

Questions Overpass API owners ask.

  • 01

    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.

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    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).

  • 04

    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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