osmmcp

OSMMCP (OpenStreetMap MCP Server) provides a collection of geospatial tools that can be accessed via standard MCP endpoints. Once deployed (for example using the Docker command above), you can query the server for geocoding, routing, nearby places, neighborhood analysis, and EV charging station locations. These tools enable integration of precise geospatial capabilities into LLM-assisted workflows, enabling the model to translate natural language queries into actionable geospatial requests. Try starting with a geocoding request to convert an address into coordinates, then leverage routing to find efficient paths between two points, followed by nearby searches to discover points of interest around a location. The neighborhood analysis endpoint offers contextual insights about the character and amenities of a specified area, while the EV charging endpoint can locate charging stations near a given location.

Prerequisites:

• Docker installed on your system
• Basic understanding of running containerized applications

Installation steps:

1. Pull and run the OSMMCP Docker image (host with Docker available): docker run -i estebamod/osmmcp

2. If you need to customize ports or environment variables, set them via -e flags and port mappings, for example: docker run -p 8080:8080 -e OSMMCP_PORT=8080 -e OSMMCP_LOG_LEVEL=info -i estebamod/osmmcp

3. Verify the server is running by checking logs or hitting a basic health or root endpoint (depending on image design).

4. Optional: Build from source locally if you have the repository and Go toolchain, then run the binary as documented by the project (commonly: go build and ./osmmcp).

Note: The README provided for the project references a Docker deployment script; if you clone and build locally, ensure you have Go installed and run the build from the project root.

Tips and common considerations:

• Ensure network access to any upstream geospatial data sources required by the server (e.g., OSM data, routing graphs).
• If endpoints return large payloads, consider paginating results or applying query limits where supported.
• Set an appropriate log level to balance visibility and performance (e.g., info for normal use, debug for troubleshooting).
• Confirm the endpoint base path if a custom OSMMCP_ENDPOINT_BASE is used, so requests are directed to the correct URL (e.g., /geocode, /route, /nearby, /neighborhood, /ev-charging).
• For production deployments, consider securing endpoints and providing authentication if required by your workflow.