QGIS
Connects Claude AI to QGIS through the Model Context Protocol, allowing Claude to directly interact with and control QGIS for tasks like project creation, layer manipulation, and code execution.
What is QGIS?
QGIS is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to connects claude ai to qgis through the model context protocol, allowing claude to directly interact with and control qgis for tasks like project creation, layer manipulation, and code execution.
Connects Claude AI to QGIS through the Model Context Protocol, allowing Claude to directly interact with and control QGIS for tasks like project creation, layer manipulation, and code execution.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Connects Claude AI to QGIS through the Model Context Protoco
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx qgis-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use QGIS
This MCP server connects Claude AI to QGIS (Quantum GIS) through MCP, enabling you to control QGIS with natural language for geospatial projects. Create projects, manipulate layers, run spatial analysis, execute Python scripts, and process geographic data directly through Claude without using QGIS's GUI.
Prerequisites
- QGIS 3.0+ installed on your system
- Python 3.7+ installed
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Node.js 18+ for running the server
Install QGIS
Ensure QGIS is installed and accessible from your command line. Verify with 'qgis --version'.
Install the MCP server
Use npx to run the QGIS MCP server.
npx qgis-mcp-serverConfigure MCP client
Add the QGIS MCP server to your Claude Desktop or Cursor configuration.
{
"mcpServers": {
"qgis": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["qgis-mcp-server"]
}
}
}Launch QGIS
Start QGIS on your system. The MCP server communicates with the running QGIS instance.
Restart client and verify
Restart Claude Desktop or Cursor and test with a geospatial task like creating a new project or adding layers.
QGIS Examples
MCP Configuration Setup
How to register QGIS in your MCP client config.
{
"mcpServers": {
"qgis": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["qgis-mcp-server"]
}
}
}Prompts to Try
Test QGIS integration with geospatial prompts.
1. "Create a new QGIS project for mapping urban areas"
2. "Add a shapefile layer and style it by population density"
3. "Perform a spatial intersection between these two layers"
4. "Execute a Python script to calculate area statistics"
5. "Generate a heatmap from GPS coordinates"Troubleshooting QGIS
Server fails to connect to QGIS
Ensure QGIS is running and has a project open. Check that your QGIS version is 3.0 or higher. Verify Python compatibility.
Layer operations fail
Confirm that you have proper file permissions and the required spatial datasets loaded in QGIS. Some operations may require specific QGIS plugins.
Python script execution errors
Verify that QGIS's Python environment is properly configured. Check the repository README for QGIS Python API requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions about QGIS
What is QGIS?
QGIS is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects claude ai to qgis through the model context protocol, allowing claude to directly interact with and control qgis for tasks like project creation, layer manipulation, and code execution. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install QGIS?
Follow the installation instructions on the QGIS GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with QGIS?
QGIS works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is QGIS free to use?
Yes, QGIS is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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