Geocoding FAQs

Question 1

What license is Geocoding distributed under?

Accepted Answer

The codebase is licensed under the MIT License. The documentation is licensed under GPLv2, with additional references to the Nominatim developer community and manual.

Question 2

What is Geocoding?

Accepted Answer

Geocoding is an MCP server that provides geocoding services by integrating with the Nominatim API, allowing you to convert addresses to geographical coordinates and vice versa.

Question 3

What are the requirements to use Geocoding?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Node.js version 18.0.0 or higher. You'll also need an MCP client like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, or Trae to interact with the server.

Question 4

How do I install Geocoding in Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Add the provided JSON configuration block to your Claude Desktop's `claude_desktop_config.json` file. This will register the Geocoding server for use within Claude Desktop.

Question 5

What is Nominatim?

Accepted Answer

Nominatim is an open-source geocoding service based on OpenStreetMap data. This tool uses Nominatim to provide address lookups and reverse geocoding.

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