ExplorationMaps
REMOTE · WWW.EXPLORATIONMAPS.COM · SCANNED SEP 25
Mining claim search and professional mineral exploration maps from public registries.
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How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →
Endpoint Security80
- The endpoint's TLS certificate is valid, in date, and uses a strong key. View diagnostics → Pass
- No authorisation is required to call this server. Every tool declares its destructiveHint and none is destructive, so open access doesn't expose one. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Partial
- HTTPS is enforced; there's no plaintext access path. View diagnostics → Pass
- The HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security) header is present. View diagnostics → Pass
- DNSSEC check failed: this domain isn't protected by DNSSEC. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
Transport & Reachability100
- Verified streamable-http transport via a live MCP handshake. View diagnostics → Pass
Schema Quality & AI Usability65
- AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
- Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 797 tokens (~265/item across 3 items; 3 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params. See how to fix → Fail
- Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management13
- Stability observed for 4 of 30 days with no destabilising changes; credit accrues until the full window elapses.Partial
Tool Coverage89
- 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
- 61% of tool parameters carry a description.Partial
- Structured output schemas are declared (100% of tools); any adoption earns full credit.Pass
Tool Safety100
- No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
- We read all 3 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
- An AI judge read all 4 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities100
- Implements a current MCP spec version (2026-07-28).Pass
How do I install the ExplorationMaps MCP server?
ExplorationMaps is a hosted endpoint at https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.
remote · www.explorationmaps.com
claude mcp add --transport http coltongriffith-explorationmaps 'https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server'
{
"mcpServers": {
"coltongriffith-explorationmaps": {
"url": "https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server"
}
}
} {
"servers": {
"coltongriffith-explorationmaps": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server"
}
}
} [mcp_servers.coltongriffith-explorationmaps] url = "https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server"
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"coltongriffith-explorationmaps": {
"type": "remote",
"url": "https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server",
"enabled": true
}
}
} openclaw mcp add coltongriffith-explorationmaps --url 'https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server' --transport streamable-http
mcp_servers:
coltongriffith-explorationmaps:
url: "https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server" {
"McpServers": {
"coltongriffith-explorationmaps": {
"Transport": "http",
"Url": "https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server"
}
}
} assistant mcp add coltongriffith-explorationmaps -t streamable-http -u 'https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server'
{
"mcpServers": {
"coltongriffith-explorationmaps": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server"
}
}
} The mcpServers block is a cross-client convention. Remote transports vary, so check your client's docs.
Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.
- 25 Sept 26 +1
- We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
- 23 Sept 26 −1
- The server rewrote its instructions, which are the text every model session reads security
- Tool “preview_exploration_map” rewrote its description, which is the text the model reads security
- Tool “search_mineral_claims” rewrote its description, which is the text the model reads security
- Schema quality: 154 → 265 ▼ functional
- Tool coverage: 79% → 61% ▼ functional
- Schema quality: 154 → 239 ▼ functional
- Tool coverage: 79% → 57% ▼ functional
- Server version: 1.1.0 → 1.1.1 functional
- Server version: 1.0.0 → 1.1.0 functional
- “preview_exploration_map” added an optional parameter “annotations” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” added an optional parameter “basemap” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” added an optional parameter “basemap_opacity” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” added an optional parameter “branding” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” added an optional parameter “claim_numbers” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” added an optional parameter “claims_callout” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” added an optional parameter “facts_panel” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” added an optional parameter “inset” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” added an optional parameter “neighbours” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” reworded the description of “facts_panel” cosmetic
- “preview_exploration_map” reworded the description of “include” cosmetic
- 22 Sept 26 0
- Stability: unverified → 0.03 ▲ functional
- 21 Sept 26 73
First indexed and scored.
Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.
Captured 25 Sept 2026 · Probed https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server
TLS valid
Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .
| Subject | Issuer | Valid from | Valid until | Key | Signature | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN=*.explorationmaps.com | CN=YR1,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US | 28 Jul 2026 | 26 Oct 2026 | RSA 2048 | SHA256-RSA | 6a6154306312ec64f98535aa05713408770 |
| SANs: *.explorationmaps.com, explorationmaps.com | ||||||
| CN=YR1,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US (CA) | CN=Root YR,O=ISRG,C=US | 3 Sept 2025 | 2 Sept 2028 | RSA 2048 | SHA256-RSA | a20253f15f2691c05dc1ce13b9bcca4e |
| CN=Root YR,O=ISRG,C=US (CA) | CN=ISRG Root X1,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US | 13 May 2026 | 2 Sept 2032 | RSA 4096 | SHA256-RSA | f24b6d17f9d9ad7cb1c9fea78782699f |
Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →
DNSSEC insecure
Validation of www.explorationmaps.com. — Not signed
| Zone | DS | Keys | Algorithms | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | trust_anchor | 20326, 38696 | 8, 8 | Verified |
| com. | present | 19718 | 13 | Verified |
| explorationmaps.com. | absent | Unsigned (proven) parent-signed NSEC/NSEC3 proves an unsigned delegation |
Authentication No authorisation required
The endpoint answered without asking for a token. Anyone who knows the URL can reach it.
| Result | No authorisation required |
|---|---|
| HTTP status | 200 |
| Header | Value |
|---|---|
| strict-transport-security | max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains |
| content-security-policy | default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' https://www.googletagmanager.com https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net https://www.googleadservices.com; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline' https://fonts.googleapis.com; font-src 'self' https://fonts.gstatic.com; img-src 'self' data: blob: https:; connect-src 'self' https://fonts.googleapis.com https://fonts.gstatic.com https://*.supabase.co wss://*.supabase.co https://va.vercel-scripts.com https://www.googletagmanager.com https://www.google-analytics.com https://www.google.com https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net https://td.doubleclick.net https://ad.doubleclick.net https://www.googleadservices.com; frame-src 'self' https://td.doubleclick.net https://www.googletagmanager.com; object-src 'none'; frame-ancestors 'none'; |
| x-content-type-options | nosniff |
| x-frame-options | DENY |
| referrer-policy | strict-origin-when-cross-origin |
| permissions-policy | camera=(), microphone=(), geolocation=(), interest-cohort=() |
Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →
Transports 2 probes
| Transport | URL | Outcome | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| streamable-http | https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server | Verified | 200 | |
| http (plaintext) | http://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server | HTTPS enforced | 308 | https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server |
The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →
get_mapping_capabilities Get ExplorationMaps mapping capabilities ~52
Return the map types, mineral-registry jurisdictions, context overlays, search modes, and styles supported by ExplorationMaps. Use this when deciding whether ExplorationMaps can fulfill a mapping request or when a jurisdiction is unclear.
Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.
Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.
No examples provided.
preview_exploration_map Create a mineral exploration map preview ~373
Create a branded mineral exploration map from public registry claims and return a shareable URL. Provide at least one of search, location or claim_numbers. For a specific project, search its claims first and pass exact claim_numbers. Supply published facts and branding when known; never invent ownership, targets, grades or coordinates. Supports separate neighbouring claims, a project callout, locator inset, and map basemap selection. Drill and NI 43-101 layouts require user-supplied data or qualified review; this tool does not generate drill results.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| annotations | array | – | – |
| basemap | string | – | Main map basemap. Defaults by map type; geology uses the published bedrock overlay. |
| basemap_opacity | number | – | – |
| branding | object | – | – |
| claim_numbers | array | – | Exact claim identifiers to map. Overrides search selection; all requested claims must be found. |
| claims_callout | object | – | – |
| company | object | – | – |
| facts_panel | object | – | Verified, published project facts, drawn in the project callout. claims must equal the number of mapped claims. |
| include | – | – | Reference overlays. "all" enables those that suit the basemap: labels and rail always, roads/settlements only on white or light_grey, geology except on satellite. Pass a list to choose exactly. |
| inset | object | – | – |
| jurisdiction | string | – | Mineral-registry jurisdiction. |
| location | object | – | – |
| map_type | string | – | The mining-specific map format to create. |
| neighbours | object | – | – |
| search | object | – | – |
| style | string | – | ExplorationMaps visual theme. |
| subtitle | string | – | Optional subtitle shown in the map frame. |
| title | string | – | Optional finished-map title. |
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| alt_text | string | – | – |
| branding_applied | object | – | – |
| caption | string | – | – |
| claims_found | integer | yes | – |
| claims_found_neighbours | integer | – | – |
| claims_found_primary | integer | – | – |
| expires_in_days | integer | yes | – |
| layers_applied | array | – | – |
| layers_empty | array | – | – |
| map_type | string | yes | – |
| share_url | string | yes | – |
| source | string | yes | – |
| status | string | yes | – |
| title | string | yes | – |
| warnings | array | yes | – |
No examples provided.
search_mineral_claims Search mineral claims and tenure ~183
Search public mineral-claim registries by holder, exact claim number, claim name, or geographic bounding box; provide query, bbox, or both. Claim-name search is available for British Columbia and US BLM jurisdictions. Returns claim number as a string, name, holder, status, expiry, area and centroid when the registry supplies them. Cluster results geographically before selecting a specific project. Results are informational, not a legal title opinion or survey.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| bbox | array | – | Optional [minLng,minLat,maxLng,maxLat] spatial query. |
| jurisdiction | string | yes | Mineral-registry jurisdiction. |
| limit | integer | – | Maximum claim summaries returned to the model. |
| query | string | – | Company/holder name, claim number, or claim name. |
| search_type | string | – | Search by holder/company, claim number, or claim name. |
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| claims | array | yes | – |
| count | integer | yes | – |
| jurisdiction | string | yes | – |
| returned | integer | yes | – |
| source | string | yes | – |
| warnings | array | yes | – |
No examples provided.
What is the ExplorationMaps MCP server?
ExplorationMaps is an MCP server listed in the public MCP registry as io.github.coltongriffith/explorationmaps. Mining claim search and professional mineral exploration maps from public registries. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://www.explorationmaps.com/mcp/server).
Is the ExplorationMaps MCP server safe to use?
ExplorationMaps scores 73 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.
What tools does the ExplorationMaps MCP server expose?
ExplorationMaps exposes 3 tools: preview_exploration_map, search_mineral_claims, get_mapping_capabilities. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 608 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.
Does the ExplorationMaps MCP server require authentication?
No. We connected to ExplorationMaps without credentials and it answered, so anything it exposes is reachable by anyone who knows the address.
Is the ExplorationMaps MCP server still maintained?
ExplorationMaps is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 25 September 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.