TileServer GL Documentation
TileServer GL is an open-source server for rendering and serving map tiles, designed to provide fast and efficient map visualization for web and mobile applications. This documentation offers a comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and deploying TileServer GL, ensuring users can leverage its full potential for geospatial data visualization.
Key Features
- Rendering and Serving Tiles: Supports rendering of raster and vector tiles for smooth map interactions.
- Multiple Installation Options: Available via Docker and npm, including a lightweight version (
tileserver-gl-light). - Customizable Configuration: Allows detailed customization through configuration files, supporting styles, data sources, and local file referencing.
- Deployment Flexibility: Offers guidance on caching, securing, and running behind proxies or load balancers.
- Rich Endpoint Support: Provides endpoints for styles, rendered tiles, WMTS capabilities, static images, source data, and more.
Use Cases
- Web Mapping Applications: Ideal for developers building interactive maps for websites or dashboards.
- Mobile GIS Solutions: Supports mobile apps requiring offline or online map tile access.
- Geospatial Analysis: Useful for organizations handling large geospatial datasets needing efficient visualization.
TileServer GL stands out with its ease of use, extensive endpoint support, and compatibility with modern deployment practices, making it a go-to solution for map tile serving in various technical environments.
