How do I install Bbox?

Bbox is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: bbox-mcp-server and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Bbox need?

Bbox requires the following credentials or environment variables: MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN, OVERPASS_API_URL, MAX_H3_CELLS. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Bbox?

Bbox uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Bbox MCP Server

by iamvibhorsingh

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0Local

Free

Geospatial toolkit for AI: spatial queries, coord conversion, H3, OSM search, map verification links

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Geospatial toolkit for AI: spatial queries, coord conversion, H3, OSM search, map verification links

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Mapbox token for natural-language location search (e.g. 'San Francisco')Required

Environment variable: MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN

Custom Overpass API endpoint URL (defaults rotate between public instances)Optional

Environment variable: OVERPASS_API_URL

Safety cap for H3 grid generation (default: 50000)Optional

Environment variable: MAX_H3_CELLS

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-iamvibhorsingh-bbox-mcp-server": {
      "env": {
        "MAX_H3_CELLS": "your-max-h3-cells-here",
        "OVERPASS_API_URL": "your-overpass-api-url-here",
        "MAPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-mapbox-access-token-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "bbox-mcp-server"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 4 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

3 files analyzed · 1 issue found

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