Overpass API
OSM requests
Official site consultedMaps
Last verified: 5 October 2026
Overpass API is a query tool for OpenStreetMap data, usable through a web interface or the command line. It offers query forms, several output formats and installation guides. The source code is on GitHub.
Services
- Query forms and conversion
- Multiple output formats
- Public transport diagrams
- JOSM plugin
- Local installation guides
Access requirements
No account or key on the public instances; identify your requests with a User-Agent or Referer. Commercial use requires a self-hosted or paid server.
Sources
- Overpass API (wiki OSM) (new tab), verified on 5 October 2026Official site consulted
- Overpass API (new tab), verified on 1 October 2026Official site consulted