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Open Streetmap
Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Open Streetmap

The OpenStreetMap MCP server provides LLMs with geospatial data access and location-based tools, enabling applications like routing, geocoding, and POI search.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHub

Capabilities

readwriteexec

Quickstart

Install

pip install -e .

Exposed MCP Tools (12)

safe
geocode_address

Converts a text address into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude).

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
reverse_geocode

Converts geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) into a human-readable address.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
find_nearby_places

Finds points of interest (POIs) near a given location.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
get_route_directions

Calculates turn-by-turn directions between two locations.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
search_category

Finds places of a specific category within a defined area.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
suggest_meeting_point

Suggests an optimal meeting point for multiple people based on their locations.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
explore_area

Provides comprehensive data and information about a specific neighborhood or area.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
find_schools_nearby

Locates educational institutions near a specified location.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
analyze_commute

Compares transportation options and commute times between home and work locations.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
find_ev_charging_stations

Locates electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with connector and power filtering options.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
analyze_neighborhood

Evaluates neighborhood livability for real estate purposes.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

safe
find_parking_facilities

Locates parking options near a destination, including availability and fee information.

Read-only operation; no side effects.

Safety Assessment

This server is relatively safe for read-only operations and location-based services. However, the absence of authentication and sandboxing, combined with some write capabilities, introduces moderate risks. Use with caution when performing write operations or handling potentially sensitive location data.

  • Read-only access to OpenStreetMap data.
  • No direct access to sensitive system resources.
  • Limited write operations through specific tools.
  • No authentication required, reducing credential exposure.
  • Potential for misuse of location data.
  • Reliance on external OpenStreetMap data introduces dependency risk.
  • Lack of granular access controls for tools.
  • No sandboxing of execution environment.