Photon MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Photon in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add photon -- npx -y photon-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "photon": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "photon-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Photon MCP server do?

Geocoding from Photon Komoot. No key required.

Is the Photon 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 Photon run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Photon to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add photon -- npx -y photon-mcp

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