Nearmap MCP. Query Geospatial Data & AI Insights by Conversation
Nearmap gives you full control over high-resolution aerial imagery and geospatial insights right through your agent. You can retrieve sub-15cm vertical images, automatically detect vector geometries for buildings or solar panels, model terrain elevation, and audit survey coverage without ever leaving your chat window.
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You can pull vertical aerial tiles down to sub-15cm resolution using coordinates to verify exactly what's happening on a specific piece of land.
The tool scans the imagery and pulls out vector shapes for common elements like buildings, pools, solar panels, and vegetation so you don't have to trace them manually.
Access 3D-angled views pointing North, South, East, or West. This is perfect for auditing structural details or measuring building height without site visits.
Verify if imagery exists across a specific point or complex polygon, and pull up the dates of previous surveys to track changes over time.
Extract Digital Surface Model (DSM) tiles that let you analyze building height, surface peaks, and overall topographic volumes.
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What AI agents can do with Nearmap (High-Res Aerial Imagery & AI) - 10 Tools
These tools allow you to query geospatial data for everything from building footprints to topographic elevations, all managed through one conversational interface.
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Start using Nearmap (High-Res Aerial Imagery & AI) MCPList Ai Feature Classes
Looks up all internal AI categories used to map things like rooftop arrays.
Get Ai Detected Features
Pulls out vector shapes for buildings, pools, vegetation, and solar panels using...
Check Coverage Point
Verifies if Nearmap captured imagery exists at a specific latitude/longitude point...
Check Coverage Polygon
Confirms if the aerial survey covered an entire mapped area or polygon, checking for...
Get Dsm Elevation Tile
Extracts pixelated Digital Surface Model data to map terrain and building height...
Get Oblique Tile
Retrieves 3D-angled imagery tiles from the North, South, East, or West directions for structural targets.
List Survey Dates
Shows a list of all dates that have captured data crossing your target location.
Get Survey Metadata
Queries specific flight details, including the Ground Sample Distance (GSD) and...
Get True Ortho Tile
Retrieves top-down layers that are corrected for geometric lean, ensuring zero...
Get Vertical Tile
Gets high-resolution vertical imagery tiles taken straight down (nadir) over the...
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The problem with manual geospatial auditing
Today, checking a site's full context means opening at least three different applications: the base map, the structural overlay, and the elevation profile. You spend time clicking between tabs, cross-referencing dates in spreadsheets, and manually compiling what looks like one cohesive picture.
With this MCP, your agent handles the data stitching for you. Instead of juggling layers, you ask a single question—like 'What was the roof condition last year?'—and get an answer synthesized from multiple sources: historical imagery, structural detection, and survey metadata.
Nearmap (High-Res Aerial Imagery & AI) MCP
You no longer have to manually query for specific data types. You don't need to open the dedicated tool just to see solar panels, or another tool just to check elevation.
Now you ask your agent one comprehensive question—for example, 'Show me the true ortho tile and detect all pools.' The system executes both analyses simultaneously, giving you a single, actionable result.
What Nearmap MCP does for your AI
Tired of opening ten different GIS layers just to check a property? This MCP connects your AI client directly to Nearmap’s world-class geospatial data. You can ask natural questions—like 'Show me the roof condition for this building and tell me if there are any solar arrays visible.' Your agent handles the rest, pulling together vertical imagery tiles, structural measurements, and AI-detected features instantly.
Instead of downloading multiple complex datasets, you get a single conversation that synthesizes everything from topographic models to oblique views. Because Vinkius hosts this MCP, all your specialized geospatial tools live in one place, accessible through any compatible client.
019d75dc-1677-70fd-8861-2d0d8c909ed7 How to set up Nearmap MCP
The bottom line is you get to use complex mapping and AI analysis via simple chat prompts.
Subscribe to this MCP and enter your Nearmap API Key.
Start by directing your AI client with a natural query, such as asking for the elevation data or checking coverage boundaries.
Your agent processes the request, retrieving specific tiles—be it true ortho views or oblique perspectives—and presents the actionable geospatial data.
Who uses Nearmap MCP
This MCP is built for professionals who rely on precise, measurable details about property conditions. Think insurance adjusters needing to document roof damage without flying a drone, or architects verifying site dimensions before drawing up schematics.
You use this MCP to audit property damage and detect specific roof features conversationally, bypassing the need for manual on-site inspection trips.
You verify site dimensions, analyze topographic elevations, and pull high-res imagery directly into your planning workflow to check feasibility.
You identify existing solar arrays and extract roof geometries from the imagery, optimizing placement and resource allocation for new installations.
Benefits of connecting Nearmap MCP
Stop guessing about site dimensions. With this MCP, you can retrieve high-resolution vertical imagery tiles using the get_vertical_tile tool to verify exact conditions at a specific location.
Skip manual feature mapping. The get_ai_detected_features tool automatically extracts vector geometries for buildings and solar panels, saving hours of manual tracing work.
Get full structural context without leaving your desk. Use the get_oblique_tile tool to pull 3D-angled views from all cardinal directions (N, S, E, W) for comprehensive building audits.
Never wonder if a site was surveyed correctly again. You can use check_coverage_polygon and list_survey_dates to audit imagery availability across complex areas and track historical changes.
Analyze elevation instantly. By calling the get_dsm_elevation_tile tool, your agent provides Digital Surface Model data needed for calculating terrain peaks or volume shifts.
Nearmap MCP use cases
Assessing a potential insurance claim
The adjuster needs to check roof damage and structural integrity on an old house. They ask their agent, 'Show me the North oblique view for these coordinates.' The MCP responds instantly with the correct tile, allowing them to document facade damage without needing to physically visit.
Optimizing solar panel placement
The installer needs to know exactly where existing arrays are and what the roof geometry is. They run get_ai_detected_features around the site, which pulls out high-confidence vector data for all visible panels, allowing them to plan resource allocation efficiently.
Verifying construction blueprints
The architect needs to confirm a client's property lines match the survey. They use check_coverage_polygon on their master map boundaries; if any area is blank, they know exactly where more data is needed before finalizing plans.
Comparing site conditions over time
The planner needs to prove that a wetland boundary has been encroached upon. They use list_survey_dates and then pull the specific imagery from two different dates, providing concrete evidence of change.
Nearmap MCP tradeoffs
What to watch out for, and the recommended way to handle each one.
Treating it like a simple map lookup
Just typing 'Show me the coordinates' and getting only a basic image. This wastes time because you don't get the necessary depth of data.
Instead, ask your agent to perform complex tasks: 'Get the true ortho tile for this area and then use get_ai_detected_features to specifically isolate all visible swimming pools.' This forces a deep analysis.
Downloading raw GIS files
Manually downloading multiple GeoTIFFs, DSM layers, and metadata sheets into separate folders. It's tedious, version-control hell, and takes forever.
Let the agent handle it. Ask for a specific analysis: 'Pull me the Digital Surface Model elevation tile and tell me the peak height of the central building.' You get the answer without juggling file types.
Ignoring historical context
Assuming that because you have an image today, it shows all data points. Sometimes the survey is old or incomplete.
Always check the metadata first. Use get_survey_metadata to find the Ground Sample Distance (GSD) and ensure the optical capture details match your required precision.
When to use Nearmap MCP
Use this MCP if your job requires comparing multiple layers of highly specialized, measurable data from aerial sources—like elevation models alongside structural outlines. You need to know why a structure exists there, not just that it exists. This is for verifying compliance, calculating volume, or documenting physical changes over time. Don't use this if you only need general street views or simple satellite photos; those services are fine. If your need is purely comparative (e.g., comparing two different colored PNGs side-by-side), a basic image processor will work. But if the job requires advanced geometry, elevation analysis (get_dsm_elevation_tile), or AI feature extraction (get_ai_detected_features), this MCP is essential.
Frequently asked questions about Nearmap MCP
How do I check if my coordinates are covered by Nearmap imagery? +
You use the check_coverage_point tool. This verifies if Nearmap captured data exists at your exact latitude and longitude, and it provides temporal history for that point.
Can I detect solar panels using the Nearmap MCP? +
Yes, use get_ai_detected_features. This tool automatically extracts vector geometries specifically for identifying solar arrays and other roof components within a given radius.
What is the difference between true ortho and vertical imagery tiles in Nearmap? +
True Ortho (get_true_ortho_tile) provides top-down, geometric alignment for perfect mapping. Vertical tiles (get_vertical_tile) provide a straight-down view of the captured boundaries.
Do I need to worry about structural facades when auditing buildings? +
Use get_oblique_tile. This retrieves 3D-angled imagery that lets you look at the side and front of a building, giving you clear views of the structural facade and roof orientation.
How can I get elevation data for a site? +
You call get_dsm_elevation_tile. This extracts the Digital Surface Model (DSM) tiles needed to analyze terrain peaks, building heights, and surface volumes.