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GeoCalculator

nodegis

by nodegis

GeoCalculator helps you convert lat long or coordinates easily and accurately for GIS and spatial analysis, saving time

Provides geospatial calculation capabilities for coordinate conversion and spatial analysis, enabling GIS applications and geometry processing without complex algorithm implementation.

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Supports Chinese coordinate systems (BD09, GCJ02)Auto-handles coordinate system encryption differencesNo complex GIS library setup required

best for

  • / GIS applications working with Chinese map data
  • / Converting coordinates from Baidu/Gaode maps to GPS systems
  • / Spatial analysis and geometry processing
  • / Location-based applications in China

capabilities

  • / Convert coordinates between BD09, GCJ02, WGS84, and Web Mercator systems
  • / Calculate polyline distances with multiple unit options
  • / Calculate polygon areas in square meters, kilometers, or hectares
  • / Process coordinates from Chinese mapping platforms
  • / Perform Web Mercator projections for spatial calculations

what it does

Performs geospatial calculations including coordinate system conversions between Chinese mapping systems (BD09, GCJ02) and international standards (WGS84, Web Mercator), plus distance and area calculations.

about

GeoCalculator is a community-built MCP server published by nodegis that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. GeoCalculator helps you convert lat long or coordinates easily and accurately for GIS and spatial analysis, saving time It is categorized under analytics data. This server exposes 3 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.

how to install

You can install GeoCalculator in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.

license

MIT

GeoCalculator is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

readme

@zealgeo/mcp-geo-server

这是一个基于 Model Context Protocol (MCP) 的地理处理工具服务器,提供坐标系统转换、距离计算、面积计算等空间分析功能。

安装

"geo-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y"
        "@zealgeo/mcp-geo-server"
      ]
    }

功能

支持以下坐标系统之间的转换:

  • BD09(百度坐标系)
  • GCJ02(火星坐标系)
  • WGS84(GPS坐标系)
  • Web Mercator(网络墨卡托投影)

支持的转换方法:

  • BD09 与 GCJ02 互转
  • WGS84 与 GCJ02 互转
  • BD09 与 WGS84 互转
  • Web Mercator 与经纬度互转

支持的空间计算:

  • 计算折线距离(支持米、千米单位)
  • 计算多边形面积(支持平方米、平方公里、公顷单位)
  • 支持多种坐标系统输入(WGS84、GCJ02、BD09)

MCP Tools

mcp_geo_convert

坐标系统转换工具。支持 BD09、GCJ02、WGS84 和 Web Mercator 之间的互相转换。

参数:

  • method: 转换方法
    • BD09toGCJ02: 百度坐标系转火星坐标系
    • GCJ02toBD09: 火星坐标系转百度坐标系
    • WGS84toGCJ02: WGS84转火星坐标系
    • GCJ02toWGS84: 火星坐标系转WGS84
    • BD09toWGS84: 百度坐标系转WGS84
    • WGS84toBD09: WGS84转百度坐标系
    • WebMercatortoLngLat: Web墨卡托转经纬度
    • LngLattoWebMercator: 经纬度转Web墨卡托
  • longitude: 经度值
  • latitude: 纬度值

mcp_geo_calculate_distance

计算折线距离。基于 Web Mercator 投影进行平面距离计算。

参数:

  • coordinates: 折线坐标点数组 [[lon1,lat1], [lon2,lat2],...]
  • unit: 长度单位(meters米[默认]、kilometers千米)
  • coordType: 输入坐标类型(WGS84[默认]、GCJ02BD09

mcp_geo_calculate_area

计算多边形面积。基于 Web Mercator 投影进行平面面积计算。

参数:

  • coordinates: 多边形坐标点数组 [[lon1,lat1], [lon2,lat2],...]
  • unit: 面积单位(square_meters平方米[默认]、square_kilometers平方公里、hectares公顷)
  • coordType: 输入坐标类型(WGS84[默认]、GCJ02BD09

坐标系说明

BD09(百度坐标系)

百度地图使用的坐标系统,在GCJ02基础上再次加密。

GCJ02(火星坐标系)

中国国测局制定的地理信息系统坐标系统,是对WGS84进行加密后的坐标系。

WGS84

GPS原始坐标系统,目前广泛使用的GPS全球卫星定位系统使用的坐标系统。

Web Mercator

网页地图使用的投影坐标系统,将球面坐标转换为平面坐标。用于距离和面积计算时可以获得更准确的结果。

注意事项

  1. 坐标转换精度与原始数据质量有关
  2. 中国大陆以外的坐标,WGS84与GCJ02坐标系转换将直接返回原始坐标
  3. Web Mercator坐标通常以米为单位
  4. 距离和面积计算使用Web Mercator投影后的平面计算方法,适用于中小尺度的计算
  5. 对于跨越大洲的超长距离或超大面积,建议使用球面计算方法
  6. 多边形面积计算不需要手动闭合,程序会自动处理闭合

FAQ

What is the GeoCalculator MCP server?
GeoCalculator is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for GeoCalculator?
This profile displays 47 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.

Use Cases

Extended AI Capabilities

Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation

Example

Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services

Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent

Context Enhancement

Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data

Example

Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases

Get more accurate, context-aware responses

Workflow Automation

Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools

Example

Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification

Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
  • Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
  • Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
  • Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration

Time Estimate

15-60 minutes depending on server complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
  2. 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
  3. 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
  4. 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
  5. 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
  6. 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
  7. 7.Document successful patterns for reuse

Troubleshooting

  • MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
  • Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
  • Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
  • Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
  • Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
  • +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
  • +Test in non-production environment first
  • +Monitor resource usage and performance
  • +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
  • +Document configuration for team members
  • +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration

✗ Don't

  • Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
  • Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
  • Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
  • Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
  • Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause

💡 Pro Tips

  • Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
  • Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
  • Share successful configurations with team
  • Use MCP inspector for debugging
  • Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting

Technical Details

Architecture

Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.

Protocols

  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • JSON-RPC 2.0
  • stdio or HTTP transport

Compatibility

  • Claude Desktop
  • Cursor IDE
  • Custom MCP clients

When to Use This

✓ Use When

Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.

Integration

  • Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
  • Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
  • Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
  • Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync

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4.547 reviews
  • Dhruvi Jain· Dec 28, 2024

    Strong directory entry: GeoCalculator surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.

  • Pratham Ware· Dec 24, 2024

    GeoCalculator is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.

  • Evelyn Gill· Dec 20, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: GeoCalculator is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

  • Hassan Khanna· Dec 12, 2024

    GeoCalculator is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • Amina Wang· Dec 4, 2024

    We evaluated GeoCalculator against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • Yusuf Kim· Nov 23, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: GeoCalculator is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

  • Oshnikdeep· Nov 19, 2024

    GeoCalculator has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.

  • Dev Rao· Nov 11, 2024

    We evaluated GeoCalculator against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • Aarav Chen· Nov 3, 2024

    GeoCalculator reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • Aarav Thompson· Oct 22, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: GeoCalculator is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

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