Summary
Gives Claude access to OpenTopography's global digital elevation model data through three tools: point_elevation for single coordinates, dem for bounding box rasters returned as GeoTIFF URLs, and datasets to browse available DEM sources. Runs as a streamable HTTP server through Pipeworx's gateway, which means no local setup or API key management. Useful when you need terrain data for GIS analysis, route planning over topography, or watershed modeling. The point_elevation tool returns a 1-pixel raster URL rather than a direct value, so if you just need quick elevation lookups, the note suggests using opentopodata instead.
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mcp-opentopography
OpenTopography MCP.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
point_elevation | Elevation at a point (returns a 1-pixel raster URL — 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 673+ 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
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