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Connect Zippopotam.us (Alternative) to ChatGPT and Claude

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. Get precise location data and coordinates through simple chat.

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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 · 2 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

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2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 2 available through Zippopotam.us.

  1. 01

    Get location by postal code

    This capability pulls city, state, and exact GPS coordinates for a specific postal code. It's the fastest way to turn a zip code into a set of latitude and longitude points.

  2. 02

    Get postal codes by city

    Use this to find all postal codes within a specific city and state or province. It helps you map out regional coverage and identify all valid codes for a metropolitan area.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Address Validation

Verify that a user-provided zip code actually corresponds to the intended city and state.

02

Map Data Generation

Generate a list of latitude and longitude points from a column of postal codes for mapping.

03

Regional Analysis

Identify all postal codes in a specific metropolitan area to analyze service coverage.

04

E-commerce Routing

Check destination coordinates to help determine shipping zones and logistics paths.

Automate a task

Put Zippopotam.us 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

Zippopotam.us 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 Zippopotam.us 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

938ms average. Fast in production.

Zippopotam.us is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1166ms
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Fastest day
693ms
Slowest day
1166ms
14-day trend
Improving-25%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 2 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 Zippopotam.us, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Zippopotam.us Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NLPd3qHtXaIgqvL9hmOUq9oZ5rRm4nvhR6G9FRBA/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 — Zippopotam.us capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zippopotamus-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_NLPd3qHtXaIgqvL9hmOUq9oZ5rRm4nvhR6G9FRBA/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 Zippopotam.us in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Zippopotam.us owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who need to validate or augment location-based data without manual searching.

  • 01

    Developers

    They use the MCP to fetch coordinates for mapping components directly within their code editor.

  • 02

    Data Scientists

    They hand off the task of cleaning and standardizing address datasets to their AI agent.

  • 03

    Logistics Specialists

    They use the capability to validate shipping destinations and calculate regional routing.

FAQ

Questions Zippopotam.us owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need to pay for an API key?

    No, this is a public API. You simply enter 'PUBLIC' as your access key when setting it up.

  • 02

    Which countries are supported?

    The MCP supports dozens of countries, including the US, Germany, France, and Brazil, using ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes.

  • 03

    Can I get GPS coordinates?

    Yes, the get_location_by_postal_code capability provides both latitude and longitude for any valid postal code.

  • 04

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    How do I find all zip codes in a city?

    You use the get_postal_codes_by_city capability, which requires the city and state/province name.

  • 06

    How can I find the latitude and longitude for a specific zip code?

    Use the get_location_by_postal_code capability. Provide the country code (e.g., 'us') and the postal code. The agent will return the city, state, and precise GPS coordinates.

  • 07

    Can I find all postal codes for a specific city?

    Yes. Use the get_postal_codes_by_city capability. You will need to provide the country, the state abbreviation (e.g., 'ca' for California), and the city name.

  • 08

    What format should I use for the country parameter?

    The API requires ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes. For example, use 'us' for the United States, 'de' for Germany, 'fr' for France, or 'br' for Brazil.

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