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Nominatim

Open-source geocoding, search, and place detail via Nominatim.

Nominatim is the geocoding and search engine that powers OpenStreetMap.org. It can be used via the public OSM instance or self-hosted.


Capabilities

CapabilityDescription
SearchPlace text search over OSM data
GeocodingAddress-to-coordinate and reverse geocoding
Place InfoFetch place detail by OSM ID

Configuration

In Settings → Integrations, click the settings icon on the Nominatim card.

FieldValue
HostBase URL of the Nominatim instance. Defaults to https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org (public OSM server). For self-hosted use your instance URL, e.g. http://localhost:8080.

No API key is required for the public OSM instance. Click Test Connection before saving.


Notes

The public Nominatim instance enforces a usage policy — maximum 1 request/second, no bulk geocoding. For production use, self-host Nominatim or use a hosted provider. See nominatim.org for self-hosting instructions.