qgis-server

QGIS Server is a server-side application that provides web services for geographic information systems (GIS). It allows users to publish and share geospatial data and maps over the web.

Evaluated Mar 15, 2026 (0d ago)
⚙ Agent Friendliness
74
/ 100
Can an agent use this?
🔒 Security
60
/ 100
Is it safe for agents?
⚡ Reliability
75
/ 100
Does it work consistently?

Score Breakdown

⚙ Agent Friendliness

MCP Quality
80
Documentation
60
Error Messages
--
Auth Simplicity
100
Rate Limits
50

🔒 Security

TLS Enforcement
100
Auth Strength
50
Scope Granularity
0
Dep. Hygiene
50
Secret Handling
100

API keys should be kept secure and not exposed in client-side code.

⚡ Reliability

Uptime/SLA
50
Version Stability
100
Breaking Changes
100
Error Recovery
50
AF Security Reliability

Best When

Used in conjunction with QGIS desktop for seamless data management and publishing.

Avoid When

When a lightweight or simpler mapping solution is required.

Use Cases

  • Publishing geospatial data as web services
  • Creating interactive web maps
  • Integrating GIS capabilities into web applications

Not For

  • Users looking for a desktop GIS application
  • Those needing a simple map viewer without server capabilities

Interface

REST API
Yes
GraphQL
No
gRPC
No
MCP Server
Yes
SDK
No
Webhooks
No

Authentication

Methods: API Key Basic Auth
OAuth: No Scopes: No

Authentication can be done using API keys or basic authentication.

Pricing

Model: Open Source
Free tier: Yes
Requires CC: No

QGIS Server is free to use under the GNU General Public License.

Agent Metadata

Pagination
Cursor-based pagination is used.
Idempotent
True
Retry Guidance
Documented

Known Gotchas

  • Configuration can be complex for new users.
  • Performance may vary based on server resources.

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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-15.

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