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Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP. Query global location data with conversational AI.

Overpass (OpenStreetMap) lets you query the world's free geographic database directly through your AI client. You can search for anything from restaurants and hospitals to EV charging stations and specific retail tags across any global area, needing zero API keys or complex coding.

Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Find specific amenities by type

You can search for common points of interest like restaurants, schools, or pharmacies within a defined geographical area.

Track infrastructure and services

Locate critical utilities such as EV charging stations, fuel pumps, ATMs, and public parking spots across large regions.

Deep dive into regional data

Execute custom queries using Overpass QL syntax to retrieve highly specific OSM features not covered by standard searches.

Analyze proximity to a point

Find amenities or resources near a known GPS coordinate without needing to define an entire search box.

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Overpass (OpenStreetMap)

What AI agents can do with Overpass (OpenStreetMap) with 16 Tools

These tools let you execute every type of spatial query imaginable—from simple nearby searches to complex custom database lookups—all through your AI agent.

Make your AI actually useful.

Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Custom Query

Allows you to execute any custom Overpass QL query against the entire OpenStreetMap database.

Search Amenities

Searches for general amenities like restaurants, schools, and hospitals within a...

Search Atms

Retrieves detailed information on ATM locations, including the bank operator and...

Search By Name

Finds specific OSM features by name while also allowing you to filter results with...

Search By Tag

Narrows down search results by filtering elements based on specific OpenStreetMap...

Search Charging Stations

Locates and gathers details about EV charging stations, including connector types and charging speeds, within a specified area.

Search Fuel Stations

Finds gas/fuel stations in a bounding box, providing information on fuel types offered and operating hours.

Search Hospitals

Searches for hospitals and clinics within a defined area, returning details like...

Search Hotels

Locates hotels in a bounding box, providing key details such as star ratings and...

Search Nearby

Finds general OSM elements near a single GPS point without needing to define an...

Search Nearby Amenities

Searches for specific amenities like banks or schools near a location, returning...

Search Parks

Identifies parks and green spaces within a bounding box, providing details on area size and features like playgrounds.

Search Pharmacies

Locates pharmacies in a specified region, giving opening hours, phone numbers, and dispensing information.

Search Restaurants

Searches for restaurants within an area, optionally filtering by cuisine type like...

Search Schools

Finds schools in a bounding box, providing details on student capacity and contact...

Search Shops

Searches for various shops, including supermarkets or clothing stores, within a...

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Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Overpass (OpenStreetMap) integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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Manually checking maps for services is a total waste of time.

Right now, figuring out resources in an area means juggling multiple browser tabs: one for Google Maps to check general locations, another for local business directories to get phone numbers, and maybe a third sheet just to track coordinates. You're copy-pasting addresses and manually cross-referencing data points until you finally piece together a usable picture of the neighborhood.

With this MCP, that manual process disappears. You ask your agent once—for example, 'I need every pharmacy and school within these boundaries.' The tool executes all those checks against OpenStreetMap, compiling detailed addresses, specialties, and contact info into one clean data packet you can use immediately.

Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP delivers structured geographic data.

The biggest manual step that goes away is the tedious cross-referencing of disparate map layers. You never have to switch between a general search for shops and a targeted query for ATMs again. All the intelligence lives in one place.

Now, you treat geographic data like any other API endpoint—it's direct, fast, and structured. It’s not just showing dots on a map; it gives you the raw, actionable records that power real applications.

What Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP does for your AI

Need to know what's actually on the ground in a city? This MCP connects your agent to OpenStreetMap, querying massive amounts of public geographic data. You don't need to write complicated queries; you just ask for what you need—like finding all hospitals within a specific neighborhood or locating every coffee shop near a university campus.

The result is structured data containing names, addresses, and details for everything found.

Whether you’re planning an urban development project, building a location-aware app, or just trying to find the nearest sushi place in Tokyo, this tool gives you instant access. Since Vinkius hosts this MCP, you connect once from your preferred AI client (Claude, Cursor, etc.) and gain immediate access to querying the world's most comprehensive map data source.

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Frequently asked questions about Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP

How do I find nearby restaurants using Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP? +

You use the search_nearby_amenities tool and specify 'restaurant' as the amenity type. You only need to provide your current location or coordinates, and the tool handles the rest.

Can I find specific shops using Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP? +

Yes, you can use search_shops and filter by common types like 'electronics' or 'bakery.' It returns details for those shops within your specified area.

Is this good for finding medical facilities? Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP? +

Absolutely. Use search_hospitals to find major care centers, or use search_pharmacies if you need local dispensing information and opening hours.

What if I want data that isn't listed in the search_amenities tool? +

For specialized searches, always default to the custom_query tool. This lets you write specific Overpass QL syntax to pull out any unique OpenStreetMap feature.

Can I find EV charging stations for free? Using Overpass (OpenStreetMap) MCP? +

Yes, the search_charging_stations tool queries this public data. It provides names, addresses, and crucial details like connector types within your bounding box.