Openroute MCP server
io.github.vemonet/openroute-mcp·v0.0.4·2 starsPlan routes using the OpenRouteService API, such as for hiking, mountain biking, or driving.
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Openroute tools (6, 1 write)
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create_route_from_towrite actionCreate a route from a starting location coordinates to a destination, optionally with waypoints.
get_coordinates_objectReturns the next enclosing objects with an address tag which surrounds the given coordinate.
get_reachable_areaComputes the area that can be reached within a given time or distance from one or more starting points.
search_known_routesSearch for known hiking/cycling routes close to a given start and end coordinates, this enables to suggest waypoints to go through known trails when creating a route.
search_location_coordinatesSearch for possible coordinates of a location.
search_poisSearch for points of interest (POIs) in an area.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-09-28 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan8 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitystatic API keys via environment variables6/15
- Maintenancelast push 240 days ago4/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
How Openroute compares
Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 66/100
- higher than 23% of 48,255 servers
- Tools
- 6
- the typical server has 7
- Tools that change things
- 17%
- typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
- GitHub stars
- 2
- more than 75% of 28,688 servers
- Downloads a week
- 35
- more than 25% of 12,191 servers with a package
What its tools let an agent do: 5 read · 1 create
Install Openroute in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
claude mcp add openroute-mcp -- uvx openroute-mcp
What the publisher says
From the Openroute repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
🗺️ OpenRoute MCP
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to plan routes using the OpenRouteService API, for activities such as hiking or mountain biking.
[!CAUTION]
DISCLAIMER: The routes generated by this service are provided for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be safe, legal, or suitable for your intended use. Always verify routes independently using official maps, local authorities, and current conditions before attempting any journey. Users assume all risks and responsibilities for their safety and compliance with local laws and regulations.
[!TIP]
Copy the whole GPX file returned as part of the tool call results, and use a service such as gpx.studio to load the generated GPX file on a map.
🛠️ Available tools
- 📍 Find possible coordinates for a location
- Arguments:
- location (string): location to get coordinates for
- Returns: list of 10 coordinates with available description to enable the agent figure out the right one
- 🏠 Find possible locations (addresses) for given coordinates.
- Arguments:
- lon (float): Longitude of the location
- lat (float): Latitude of the location
- Returns: list of objects close to the given coordinates
- 🗺️ Create a route from a starting location to a destination, optionally with waypoints
- Arguments:
- route_type (string): Type of route, e.g. "cycling-mountain", "cycling-regular", "foot-hiking", "driving-car"
Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Openroute: common questions
- Is Openroute MCP server safe?
- With care: it is graded C, so read the findings first (66/100). Read the Openroute safety report
- How do I install Openroute?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Openroute need an API key?
- Yes. The registry entry asks for
OPENROUTESERVICE_API_KEY. - Is Openroute maintained?
- The last commit was 277 days ago (2026-01-31). The latest release is v0.0.4.
- How does Openroute compare with other MCP servers?
- safety score 66/100 (higher than 23% of 48,255 servers); tools 6 (the typical server has 7); tools that change things 17% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.