geonames-mcp-server

io.github.cyanheads/geonames-mcp-server

Search GeoNames places, walk admin hierarchies, reverse geocode, get postal codes and country info.

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Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "geonames-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/geonames-mcp-server@0.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GEONAMES_USERNAME": "<your GEONAMES_USERNAME>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "info"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • GEONAMES_USERNAMEsecretGeoNames account used when a call passes no geonamesUsername. Free accounts must enable free web services on their geonames.org account page.
  • MCP_LOG_LEVELSets the minimum log level for output (e.g., 'debug', 'info', 'warn').

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
0.2.0
Registry
active
Published
10/29/2026

Remotes

  • streamable-httphttps://geonames.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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