OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server Overview

Title

OpenStreetMap (OSM) MCP Server

How to Use

• Run the server locally via osm-mcp-server or integrate with LLMs using provided client examples
• Access geospatial tools like geocode_address, find_nearby_places, and get_route_directions
• Configure for development or published servers via JSON settings

Key Features

• Geocoding & reverse geocoding for addresses/coordinates
• Location-based services: meeting point optimization, neighborhood analysis, parking search
• Comprehensive geospatial tools (12+ functions) including EV charging station finder and commute analysis
• Supports map tile rendering and place category searches

Use Cases

• Real estate: Neighborhood livability assessments
• Navigation: Route planning and point-of-interest discovery
• Urban planning: Infrastructure analysis (schools, parking, EV stations)
• Social coordination: Optimal meeting point suggestions for groups