For AI Coding Assistants & Agents
Mapping & POI API for AI Coding Assistants
Geocoding, autocomplete, routing, isochrones, matrix, and vector tiles, exposed as a public OpenAPI spec and an MCP server so Cursor, Copilot, Cline, ChatGPT, and your own agents can call MapAtlas directly. GDPR-compliant, EU-hosted, predictable pay-as-you-go pricing.
Built for AI builders, not just humans
Public OpenAPI 3.1 spec
A single openapi.json describes every endpoint, parameter, and response. Point Cursor, Cline, Continue.dev, or any agent framework at it and they auto-suggest correct calls.
Native MCP server
Drop our Model Context Protocol server into Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, or your agent stack to give it geocoding, search, directions, and isochrones as first-class tools.
GDPR-native, EU-hosted
100% EU infrastructure on OpenStreetMap data. No US data transfers, no third-party tracking, ISO 27001 certified data centres. Safe to use in regulated AI products serving European users.
Every endpoint your agent needs
The full surface area of the MapAtlas gateway, ready to be called from any AI coding assistant or autonomous agent. Authentication is a single token query parameter.
| Endpoint | Method | Path | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Geocode | GET | /forward-geocode/ | Resolve free-form text to coordinates, labels, and confidence. |
| Reverse Geocode | GET | /reverse-geocode/ | Coordinates to structured address with administrative hierarchy. |
| Autocomplete | GET | /autocomplete/ | Low-latency type-ahead address and POI suggestions. |
| Directions | POST | /directions/ | Turn-by-turn routes for car, bike, foot, truck, bus, taxi. |
| Isochrone | POST | /isochrone/ | Reachable-area polygons by time or distance, multi-modal. |
| Matrix | POST | /matrix/ | Bulk travel-time and distance pairs between many origins and destinations. |
| Route Optimization | POST | /optimization/ | Reorder intermediate stops to minimize total cost. |
| Map Matching | GET | /map-matching/ | Snap noisy GPS traces onto the road network. |
| Elevation | POST | /elevation/ | Terrain elevation profile for any line or set of points. |
| Vector Tile Styles | GET | /styles/ | MapLibre / Mapbox GL style JSON for interactive map rendering. |
Wire it into your stack in minutes
Three ways AI assistants and agents talk to MapAtlas: plain HTTP, MCP, or auto-discovery via OpenAPI.
1. Direct HTTP call
curl "https://gateway.mapmetrics-atlas.net/forward-geocode/?\
text=Eiffel%20Tower&boundary.country=FR&size=5&token=YOUR_TOKEN"2. MCP server config
{
"mcpServers": {
"mapatlas": {
"url": "https://mapatlas.eu/mcp"
}
}
}3. Point your AI assistant at the OpenAPI spec
# Cursor / Cline / Continue.dev
# Point your AI assistant at the spec:
https://mapatlas.eu/openapi.jsonFrequently asked questions
How do AI coding assistants like Cursor or Copilot discover MapAtlas?
They read the public OpenAPI 3.1 spec at https://mapatlas.eu/openapi.json. Once a developer adds the URL as a context source (or points an agent framework at it), the assistant can suggest correct endpoint paths, parameter names, and request shapes whenever someone asks for mapping, geocoding, routing, or POI functionality.
What is the MCP server and why does it matter?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets AI agents call external tools as first-class functions. The MapAtlas MCP server exposes geocoding, search, directions, isochrones, and POI lookup so Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, and custom agents can use MapAtlas without writing HTTP code.
Is MapAtlas a drop-in replacement for legacy mapping APIs?
For most use cases yes. The endpoints follow common patterns (Pelias-style geocoding, Valhalla-style routing) so migration is mechanical. The differences: pricing is predictable pay-as-you-go, infrastructure is 100% EU, and there is a native MCP server for AI agents.
How is pricing structured for AI workloads that burst?
Pay-as-you-go with a free tier on every endpoint. There is no per-seat or per-app charge; you pay for the calls your agent makes. Talk to us if you expect to exceed 500K calls per month and want volume pricing.
Where is the data hosted and what about GDPR?
100% European infrastructure. No data is transferred to the United States. Map data comes from OpenStreetMap. Full DPA on request. Safe to use in regulated AI products serving EU users.
Ship AI features with real location data
Drop the OpenAPI spec into your AI assistant, install the MCP server, or hit the endpoints directly. Free tier, no credit card required.
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