Maptoolkit.org
Free and beautiful vector maps
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We built Maptoolkit.org - a free, production-grade vector maps service built on OpenStreetMap and MapLibre.Map rendering and tile hosting have historically been either expensive (Google, Mapbox) or complex to maintain yourself. (Plus: Their maps are car-focused.)Our maps feature max data zoom 15, global hill-shading, 3D terrain, contour lines, water depths, and specialized styles (like Hiking, Cycling, Winter).No sign up or API keys required. You can use it like this:``` const map = new maplibregl.Map({ container: 'map', style: 'https://styles.maptoolkit.org/summer.json', // <- that's all you need to add center: [11.40, 47.27], zoom: 12 }); ```And you can create custom styles with our MapMaker. Maybe a Elden Ring map style for your website?We hope you like it.
HN · launched Jul 22, 2026 · 12 upvotes (top 40%) · 1 view
Niche: interactive mapping platforms · 191 launches, 16 in the last 7 days ▲ +7% · Explore this niche →
Category and tags
- Horizontal
- Dev tools
- Developer
- Not AI
- Hobby / open-source project
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Could you build this?
No Serving global production vector tiles, hillshading, and 3D terrain requires processing terabytes of OpenStreetMap data and running high-scale geospatial tile infrastructure.
What it would actually take: The architecture requires an ETL pipeline (like Planetiler or Tippecanoe) transforming the entire planet's OSM data into vector tiles, generating raster DEM hillshading from satellite elevation models, and deploying high-availability tile servers (e.g., Martin) backed by a global CDN. This requires specialized GIS, cartographic engineering, and petabyte-scale data infrastructure.
Discussion
3 comments analyzed.
Competitors mentioned: MapMaker - image-based color scheme generation
Concerns raised: Winter map crashes, One finger panning not ideal
Feature requests: Improve one finger panning controls
Competitors
Other products that read as similar to this one : 183 launches clear the similarity bar, closest 8 shown.
Attention rank: #62 of 184 (itself plus its competitors, highest first, normalized so YC and Product Hunt are compared fairly).
Launched 260 days after the earliest competitor.
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