TileServer GL

TileServer GL is an open-source tile server built on Node.js that enables self-hosting of map tiles with full support for MapboxMapboxMapbox is a robust platform that equips developers with tools to create highly customizable, interactive maps for web... GL styles. It can serve vector tiles in the MBTilesMBTilesMBTiles is an open specification for storing tiled map data in a single SQLite database file. It provides a portable,... format directly to MapLibre GLMapLibre GLMapLibre GL is an open-source map rendering library forked from Mapbox GL JS. It provides GPU-accelerated vector tile... or Mapbox GL clients, and also renders those vector tiles into raster PNG images on the server side for clients that do not support vector rendering, such as LeafletLeafletLeaflet is a lightweight, mobile-friendly JavaScript library for building interactive mapping applications. Known for... or static image requests. TileServer GL supports MBTiles as its primary data source, serving both vector (Protocol Buffer) and raster tileRaster TileRaster tiles are pre-rendered image tiles organized in a pyramid of zoom levels for efficient delivery of map imagery... formats. The server renders styled maps using Mapbox GL Native, ensuring pixel-perfect consistency between server-rendered raster tiles and client-rendered vector tiles. It provides WMTS endpoints for integration with desktop GISGISGeographic Information Systems (GIS) enable users to analyze and visualize spatial data to uncover patterns, relation... applications, a built-in tile viewer for previewing styles, and support for multiple tilesets and styles simultaneously. TileServer GL is widely used by organizations that need to host their own map infrastructure without depending on commercial tile hosting services. It pairs well with OpenMapTiles data for serving OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative, open-source mapping project that creates a free, editable map of the world. B...-based basemaps, and with TippecanoeTippecanoeTippecanoe is an open-source command-line tool for creating vector tilesets from GeoJSON features. Developed by Mapbo... for creating custom vector tilesets. Common deployments include air-gapped environments, privacy-sensitive applications, and organizations requiring full control over their mapping stack. It runs as a Docker container for easy deployment.