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overpass.ch

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Overpass API on the full planet with history, plus geocoding and elevation. Needs an API key.

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Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http overpass-ch 'https://api.overpass.ch/v1/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <API key from https://overpass.ch/dashboard/keys>'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "overpass-ch": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://api.overpass.ch/v1/mcp",
            "headers": {
                "X-API-Key": "<API key from https://overpass.ch/dashboard/keys>"
            }
        }
    }
}
Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http overpass-ch 'https://api.overpass.ch/v1/{api_key}/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "overpass-ch": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://api.overpass.ch/v1/{api_key}/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is overpass.ch?

Overpass API on the full planet with history, plus geocoding and elevation. Needs an API key.

How do I install overpass.ch?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http overpass-ch 'https://api.overpass.ch/v1/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <API key from https://overpass.ch/dashboard/keys>'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does overpass.ch need an API key?

Yes. It expects X-API-Key, which you set in its configuration.

Who maintains overpass.ch?

It is published by ch.overpass. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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