# OpenCage Geocoding

> Use this tool when you need to convert addresses to coordinates or vice versa, solving location-based problems such as mapping, logistics, and data analysis. It takes in addresses or coordinates as input and outputs corresponding geographic coordinates or addresses, utilizing worldwide location data from OpenStreetMap and other open sources. Ideal for applications requiring precise location information, such as route optimization, proximity searches, or geographic data enrichment.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/opencage-geocoding  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/opencage-geocoding

## Description

Provides geocoding capabilities through the OpenCage API, converting addresses to coordinates (forward geocoding) and coordinates to addresses (reverse geocoding). Includes API monitoring to check usage statistics and rate limits. Covers worldwide locations using OpenStreetMap and other open data sources.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.92
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** monitoring
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/opencage-geocoding)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/opencagedata/opencage-geocoding-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "opencage-geocoding"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/opencage-geocoding` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/opencage-geocoding/pull`

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