OpenStreetMap MCP Server

Overview

OpenStreetMap MCP Server is an implementation that enhances LLM capabilities with location-based services and geospatial data from OpenStreetMap. It provides direct access to OpenStreetMap's comprehensive geospatial dataset through SQL queries, enabling location-based analysis and extraction of structured information about geographic features.

Features

• SQL Query Interface: Direct SQL access to the complete OSM dataset
• Geographic Feature Extraction: Query buildings, roads, amenities, and natural features
• Location-based Analysis: Perform spatial analysis on geographic data
• POI Discovery: Find points of interest by category and location
• Map Data Access: Access raw OpenStreetMap data for custom processing
• Boundary Queries: Retrieve administrative boundaries and regions
• Route Analysis: Query road networks and transportation infrastructure
• Landmark Information: Access historical and cultural landmark data

Query Capabilities

• Find all amenities within a geographic area
• Query transportation infrastructure (roads, railways, airports)
• Extract building footprints and attributes
• Analyze land use and zoning
• Discover natural features (rivers, parks, forests)
• Query administrative boundaries (countries, states, cities)
• Search for specific address components
• Calculate distances between geographic points

Use Cases

• Geographic data analysis for research projects
• Urban planning and infrastructure analysis
• Location intelligence for business applications
• Environmental studies and natural resource mapping
• Historical landmark and cultural site research
• Transportation network analysis
• Real estate and property analysis
• Emergency response planning

Data Sources

Accesses the complete OpenStreetMap database, which is:

• Community-maintained and regularly updated
• Globally comprehensive
• Free and open data
• Rich in attributes and metadata

Pricing

Free and open-source. OpenStreetMap data is freely available under the Open Database License.