mcp-opentopography
OpenTopography global DEM rasters + point queries (free key)
Part of Pipeworx โ an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 250+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
point_elevation |
Elevation at a point (returns a 1-pixel raster URL โ use opentopodata for direct point values). |
dem |
DEM raster for a bounding box (returns URL to GeoTIFF). |
datasets |
List available DEM datasets. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"opentopography": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/opentopography/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 250+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Opentopography data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT