tippecanoe ☆
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Description:
Build vector tilesets from collections of GeoJSON features
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: geo gis vector-tiles mapping geospatial
Install: brew install tippecanoe
About:
Tippecanoe is a command-line utility for creating vector tilesets from GeoJSON data. It excels at building large, complex maps by creating zoom-level-specific features and clustering. The tool optimizes data for fast browsing and efficient storage in applications like web maps.
Key Features:
  • Creates vector tiles from GeoJSON and other formats
  • Generates overzoomed tiles and feature clusters
  • Filters and rewrites features based on zoom level
  • Includes utility tools for tile inspection and joining
Use Cases:
  • Preparing large datasets for web mapping applications
  • Optimizing tile size and performance for slippy maps
  • Creating hierarchical views of geographic data
Alternatives:
  • ogr2ogr – Part of GDAL; focuses on format conversion rather than tile optimization.
  • Planetiler – Java-based alternative for generating vector tiles, often used for OpenStreetMap data.
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