geonames MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install geonames in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http geonames https://geonames.caseyjhand.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "geonames": {
      "url": "https://geonames.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add geonames -- npx -y @cyanheads/geonames-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "geonames": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/geonames-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the geonames MCP server do?

Search GeoNames places, walk admin hierarchies, reverse geocode, get postal codes and country info.

Is the geonames MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does geonames run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add geonames to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http geonames https://geonames.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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