Terranode Geospatial API
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Point-in-polygon, nearest feature, spatial join, and distance tools for US geospatial datasets
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- User voiceiNo reviews yetReviews open together with accounts in a later step
- Our basic checksi1 of 2 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
- UsageiVery new↓ 54/wk · ★ 0
What you can do with it
We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.
- Connection: Runs on your computer
- Transport: stdio
- Category: Databases & datasets
- You need to fill in: TERRANODE_API_KEY
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 1 of 2 passed
- Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
- You fill in yourself:
TERRANODE_API_KEY,TERRANODE_API_URL
Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.
You need
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"terranode": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@terranode-co/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"TERRANODE_API_KEY": "your-value",
"TERRANODE_API_URL": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Run this in your terminal
claude mcp add terranode --env TERRANODE_API_KEY=your-value --env TERRANODE_API_URL=your-value -- npx -y @terranode-co/mcp-serverFill in the empty values before running it.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"terranode": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@terranode-co/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"TERRANODE_API_KEY": "your-value",
"TERRANODE_API_URL": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"terranode": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@terranode-co/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"TERRANODE_API_KEY": "your-value",
"TERRANODE_API_URL": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.
Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.
Values you fill in
- API key from app.terranode.co
TERRANODE_API_URLenvAPI base URL (defaults to https://api.terranode.co)
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
Which apps can use it
Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.
Run on your computer in
ClaudeGooseLM StudioMsty StudioCherry StudioCursorVS Code + GitHub CopilotVisual StudioWindsurf (Devin Desktop)ZedKiroClineContinueJetBrains AI AssistantClaude CodeCodex CLIGemini CLIOpenCodenodecodeWarpLibreChatRaycast
What it can do
Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.
Basic checksi
We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 11, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account terranode-co, which owns the repo
- ! Caution
Still maintained
Code last changed 7 months ago, more than 6 months ago
- … Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
- – Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
- – Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
- … Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints
Compared with others in Databases & datasetsi
- More stars than 0% of the other 1161 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 9% of the other 1161 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 23% of the other 1161 servers in this category
Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.
Common questions
Is Terranode Geospatial API safe?
It passed 1 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
You need to fill in: TERRANODE_API_KEY
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed 7 months ago, and the latest version (0.1.10) reached the registry 7 months ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: Dbx, MCP Toolbox for Databases, MCP Toolbox for Databases
Alternatives
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README from the maker
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@terranode-co/mcp-server
MCP server for spatial queries via the Terranode Geospatial API. Gives AI agents (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) tools to query geospatial datasets — point-in-polygon lookups, nearest feature search, distance calculations, and spatial joins.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- A Terranode API key — sign up at app.terranode.co
Setup
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": { "terranode": { "command": "npx", "args": ["@terranode-co/mcp-server"], "env": { "TERRANODE_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here" } } } }
Cursor
Add to your Cursor MCP settings (.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": { "terranode": { "command": "npx", "args": ["@terranode-co/mcp-server"], "env": { "TERRANODE_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here" } } } }
Claude Code
Add to your Claude Code MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": { "terranode": { "command": "npx", "args": ["@terranode-co/mcp-server"], "env": { "TERRANODE_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here" } } } }
Available tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_datasets | List all available geospatial datasets (system + custom) |
check_location | Point-in-polygon: which feature contains a coordinate? |
find_nearest | Find the N nearest features to a coordinate, with distances |
calculate_distance | Geodesic distance between two points (meters + miles) |
spatial_join | Enrich multiple coordinates with polygon attributes at once |
Example prompts
Try these in Claude Desktop or Cursor:
- "What county is latitude 40.71, longitude -74.00 in?"
- "What datasets are available?"
- "Find the 3 nearest counties to Central Park"
- "How close is my proposed site (40.7128, -74.006) to the nearest school (34.0522, -118.2437)?"
- "Which states do these 5 warehouse locations fall in?" (paste coordinates)
- "What ZIP code is 37.7749, -122.4194 in?"
API Reference
The full API spec is available at docs.terranode.co/openapi.yaml (OpenAPI 3.1).
Feedback
Report issues or feature requests: feedback@terranode.co