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geocoding-mcp
Provides forward geocoding using the OpenStreetMap Nominatim API, converting location queries into coordinates and address details.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@geocoding-mcpgeocode the Eiffel Tower"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
geo-coding-mcp
An MCP server for forward geocoding via the Nominatim API (OpenStreetMap). No API key required.
Usage
Claude CLI
claude mcp add --scope user geocoding -- npx -y geo-coding-mcpManual configuration
Add to your MCP config (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"geocoding": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "geo-coding-mcp"]
}
}
}Related MCP server: chuk-mcp-geocoder
Tool
geocode
Forward geocodes a free-form location query and returns matching places with coordinates and address details.
Parameters:
Name | Type | Required | Description |
| string | yes | Free-form search query, e.g. |
| number | no | Max results to return (1–40, default |
| string | no | Comma-separated ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes to filter by, e.g. |
| boolean | no | Include structured address breakdown (default |
| string | no | Bounding box to boost results: |
| boolean | no | Restrict results to within the viewbox (requires |
Example response:
Geocoding results for: Big Ben, London
Found 3 result(s)
==================================================
[1] Big Ben, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, Greater London, England, SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
Lat: 51.5007325 Lon: -0.1246254
Type: tourism/attraction (importance: 0.7654)
Address: tourism: Big Ben, road: Westminster Bridge Road, city: London, postcode: SE1 7PB, country: United Kingdom
...Testing locally
npm run build
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node ./build/index.jsLicense
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