# Photon Geocoder API

> Photon Geocoder API on Apizie: 2 endpoints (Search places, Reverse geocode) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 2 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://apizie.tech/v1/places:photon/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.

- Project key: `places:photon`
- Category: Places
- Status: live
- Source: https://photon.komoot.io
- Page: https://apizie.tech/api/places/photon
- OpenAPI: https://apizie.tech/api/places/photon/openapi.json

Fast typo-tolerant geocoding and search-as-you-type over OpenStreetMap data, by Komoot. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not verified from our test network.

## Endpoints

### Search places
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/places:photon/search`

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | string | yes |  |
| limit | integer | no | Number of results |
| lat | number | no |  |
| lon | number | no |  |
| lang | string | no |  |

### Reverse geocode
`GET https://apizie.tech/v1/places:photon/reverse`

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lat | number | yes |  |
| lon | number | yes |  |

## Example
```
curl "https://apizie.tech/v1/places:photon/search" \
  -H "x-api-key: $APIZIE_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I call the Photon Geocoder API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://apizie.tech/v1/places:photon/search with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.

### Is the Photon Geocoder API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.

### Can AI agents use the Photon Geocoder API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://apizie.tech/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key places:photon.

### What is the status of the Photon Geocoder API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key