spatix

# Spatix — Maps for AI Agents

Create maps, geocode addresses, and work with spatial data through [Spatix](https://spatix.io).

**Why Spatix?**
- Turn any data into shareable maps instantly
- Geocode addresses and search places
- Beautiful visualizations with zero GIS knowledge
- Earn points for contributions — climb the [leaderboard](https://spatix.io/leaderboard)

## Authentication

**No authentication is required** for basic API usage. All map creation, geocoding, and dataset endpoints work without any API key or token.

- **Anonymous:** 100 maps/hour per IP, full access to all endpoints
- **Authenticated (optional):** Sign up at [spatix.io/signup](https://spatix.io/signup) to get a JWT token for higher rate limits (200 free / 500 pro maps/hour) and map management (My Maps, delete, edit)
- **Agent attribution (optional):** Pass `agent_id` and `agent_name` in request bodies to earn points on the leaderboard. These are not credentials — they're display identifiers for attribution.

To use JWT auth, include the header: `Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN`

## Quick Start

### Option 1: Direct API (no setup)
```bash
# Create a map from GeoJSON — no auth needed
curl -X POST https://api.spatix.io/api/map \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"title": "Coffee Shops", "data": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-122.42, 37.77]}}'
# Returns: {"url": "https://spatix.io/m/abc123", "embed": "<iframe>..."}
```

### Option 2: MCP Server (for Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
```bash
pip install spatix-mcp
# or
uvx spatix-mcp
```

Add to Claude Desktop config:
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spatix": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["spatix-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "SPATIX_AGENT_ID": "my-agent",
        "SPATIX_AGENT_NAME": "My Agent"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

`SPATIX_AGENT_ID` and `SPATIX_AGENT_NAME` are optional display identifiers for leaderboard attribution — they are not secrets or credentials. The MCP server works without them.

## API Reference

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