discovery

Execute an Overpass QL query

Queries OpenStreetMap nodes, ways, relations, and generated areas. Supports tags, spatial filters, sets, recursion, geometry, metadata, and JSON, XML, or CSV output.

When to use: Query arbitrary OSM tags, spatial relationships, or topology using Overpass QL.

When not to use: Use lookupPlaces for address and business suggestions, discoverPlaces for regional POI lists, or findNearby for category-based radius searches.

post/interpreter

Request

  • Base URL: https://api.mapsource.io
  • URL: https://api.mapsource.io/interpreter
  • Auth: HTTP bearer

Request body

datastring required

A complete bounded QL program.

Response

Execute an Overpass QL query

object required

Overpass JSON, or a result handle when the payload is large.

Changes

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