DEV-TOOLSJuly 7, 20261 min read

StreetComplete: Fixing OpenStreetMap, one tiny quest at a time

StreetComplete is a unique mobile app that simplifies contributing to OpenStreetMap by turning missing map data into engaging real-world quests. Users can easily update the map directly on-site without needing complex editing tools.

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OpenStreetMap with StreetComplete! This app finds missing map data in your vicinity and displays it on a map as quests. Solve each quest by visiting the location on-site and answering a simple question to update the map. The info you enter is directly added to

OpenStreetMap in your name, without the need to use another editor.

Source: Hacker News

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