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GeoFastMapAPI – open-source Fast vector and raster server for mapmakers

GeoFastMapAPI – open-source Fast vector and raster server for mapmakers

by rupestre-campos·Apr 20, 2026·3 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidBig BrainNiche Gem

OGC API compliance enables QGIS integration, but TiTiler already handles most of this.

Strengths
  • •Unified docker-compose setup reduces friction compared to manually wiring PostGIS, Tippecanoe, and TiTiler.
  • •STAC integration for satellite image search adds capability beyond basic vector tile serving.
  • •OGC API spec compliance ensures interoperability with existing GIS tools like QGIS.
Weaknesses
  • •Author acknowledges this is 'a start, not a job done' — indicates early-stage incompleteness.
  • •Orchestration of existing tools rather than novel architecture; TiTiler standalone covers much ground.
Target Audience

GIS developers and mapmakers needing self-hosted tile servers

Similar To

TiTiler · GeoServer · MapServer

Post Description

Hello HN, built this project to unify cutting edge tech for fast vector and raster serving over the web into a single docker compose, using only open source technologies.

The main language is python, DB is postgres with postgis, vector tiles made with tippecanoe, satellite image search via STAC and rendered with titiler.

OGC API spec is the glue to make it all integrable with existing software like Qgis.

The project code was created using ai assistance, following my architecture decisions gathered building (and using) systems to serve large geospatial content.

Rather than a job done this is a start, being a base to integrate more tools and allow more analysis in future.

Code on github: https://github.com/rupestre-campos/geofastmapAPI

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