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govmap-api

Query Israeli government map layers via the GovMap layers-catalog REST API.

130|14|Updated Jan 12, 2026
Search Tags:#rest api#geospatial#israel#geocoding#map layers#govmap#epsg:3857
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npx skills add https://github.com/LiorVainer/data-israel --skill govmap-api-liorvainer
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Skill: govmap-api
Source: https://github.com/LiorVainer/data-israel/tree/main/.claude/skills/govmap-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LiorVainer/data-israel --skill govmap-api-liorvainer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Querying GovMap's 122 government map layers requires undocumented endpoints, EPSG:3857 coordinates, case-sensitive layer IDs, and specific headers, making direct integration error-prone without a verified reference. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Verified Endpoint Reference: Documents the token-free entitiesByPoint and layer metadata endpoints with request/response schemas, Zod definitions, and error behaviors. - Complete Layer Catalog: Lists all 122 GovMap layers with IDs, Hebrew names, data sources, and field schemas for layers exposing metadata. - Geocoding Workflow: Explains how to convert Hebrew addresses to EPSG:3857 coordinates via the autocomplete endpoint before querying layers. - Use Case: Add a new tool to the govmap data source that finds all gas stations, bus stops, or land parcels within 2km of a Hebrew address by following the documented subfolder pattern. ## Quick Start Use the govmap-api skill to add a new GovMap layer tool that queries police stations near a given Hebrew address.

Frequently Asked Questions about govmap-api

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I query GovMap layers by location without an API token?▼

Use POST /api/layers-catalog/entitiesByPoint with a point in EPSG:3857 coordinates, an array of layer IDs, and a tolerance in meters. Include the header Origin: https://www.govmap.gov.il; no API token is required for this endpoint.

How to geocode a Hebrew address for GovMap API queries?▼

Send the address to POST /api/search-service/autocomplete with the searchText field. The response includes a shape field containing a WKT POINT in EPSG:3857, which you parse and pass as the point parameter to entitiesByPoint.

What coordinate system does the GovMap API use?▼

All layers-catalog and search-service endpoints use EPSG:3857 (Web Mercator), not ITM. Some layer field values like x_itm and y_itm use ITM (EPSG:2039), and portal URLs auto-detect the projection from coordinate value ranges.

Why does GovMap entitiesByPoint return empty data?▼

Empty data arrays mean no features were found within the tolerance radius, which is not an error. Common causes include case-sensitive layer ID mismatches (e.g., gasstations instead of GASSTATIONS), too-small tolerance, or layers that return null metadata.

What is the difference between entitiesByPoint and layer-features-by-location?▼

entitiesByPoint is token-free but only supports point queries with a radius. layer-features-by-location requires a domain-bound API token from govmap.gov.il but supports WKT geometries like polygons and lets you specify which fields to return.

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