GeoServer MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOSERVER_URL | Yes | URL of your GeoServer instance | http://localhost:8080/geoserver |
| GEOSERVER_USER | Yes | Username for GeoServer authentication | admin |
| GEOSERVER_PASSWORD | Yes | Password for GeoServer authentication | geoserver |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| list_workspacesB | List available workspaces in GeoServer. |
| create_workspaceC | Create a new workspace in GeoServer. |
| get_layer_infoC | Get detailed information about a layer. |
| list_layersB | List layers in GeoServer, optionally filtered by workspace. |
| create_layerC | Create a new layer in GeoServer. |
| delete_resourceC | Delete a resource from GeoServer. |
| query_featuresB | Query features from a vector layer using CQL filter. |
| generate_mapB | Generate a map image using WMS GetMap. |
| create_styleB | Create a new SLD style in GeoServer. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| geoserver://catalog/workspaces |
TDQS
Scored across 9 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no ambiguity. The tools cover different operations like creation (create_layer, create_style, create_workspace), deletion (delete_resource), retrieval (get_layer_info, list_layers, list_workspaces), querying (query_features), and visualization (generate_map). There is no overlap in functionality.
Tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern throughout, using snake_case. All tools start with a clear action verb (create, delete, generate, get, list, query) followed by a specific noun, making them predictable and readable.
With 9 tools, this server is well-scoped for managing a GeoServer instance. It covers essential operations for workspaces, layers, styles, and maps without being overly complex or too sparse, making it efficient for agents to handle geospatial data tasks.
The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for core GeoServer operations, including CRUD for layers, styles, and workspaces, along with querying and map generation. A minor gap exists in updating resources (e.g., update_layer or update_style), but agents can work around this by deleting and recreating.