pkmn.fyi

FAQ

Common questions about how pkmn.fyi works, what it supports, and how to use it.

Focus: / or ⌘ K

General

What is pkmn.fyi?

Pkmn.fyi is a static coordinate router and location browser. You can paste coordinates, supported URLs, aliases, or DMS-style input and open them as useful map links or preview them directly on the site. I wrote this because I was tired of seeing so many links for the same coordinates, so I made a tool to scratch my own itch.

Questions or Suggestions? Check out the contact page.

What can I paste into the search box?

You can use:

  • Decimal coordinates like 39.984623,-75.222914
  • Supported map or location URLs
  • DMS coordinates
  • Saved aliases like osaka or nyc
What happens after I enter coordinates?

pkmn.fyi will parse the input and then either redirect you to a provider or show the built-in preview hub, depending on the route and your preference.

Does the site store accounts or require a login?

No. The site is designed to be lightweight and static-first. There is no account system and no database-backed user profile flow.

What sort of data does the site store?

No data is stored on the server. All data is stored locally in your browser's localStorage. This includes:

  • Your recent locations
  • Your recent notes
  • Your preferred provider
  • Your preferred time format

Your recent locations and notes are stored locally in your browser and will never leave your device. If you clear your cookies or localStorage, your recent locations and notes will be lost.

Aliases and locations

What is an alias?

An alias is a short memorable name that maps to a saved coordinate. For example, /osaka can resolve to a specific location without needing to paste raw latitude and longitude.

Are aliases case-sensitive?

No. Aliases are normalized and matched case-insensitively, so small formatting differences usually do not matter.

How does the Hotspots page work?

The Hotspots page is a static page with client-side filtering. It groups locations by region, shows a map preview, and lets you open or copy coordinates quickly.

Hotspots are determined by the community and can be updated on request. Use the contact page to move a hotspot, request a new hotspot, or to update an existing one.

Maps and providers

How do I format coordinates?

Coordinates can be formatted in a few different ways:

  • Decimal coordinates like 35.72924,139.71923
  • Space-separated coordinates like 35.72924 139.71923 Spaces must be html-encoded.
  • DMS coordinates like 35°43'45.264"N 139°43'09.228"E Symbols must be html-encoded.
Which providers are supported?

Currently we support the following providers:

  • pk.md
  • fly.mg
  • iPogo
  • SpooferPro
as well as the following maps:
  • Google Maps
  • Apple Maps
  • Waze

You can configure your preferred provider on the settings page.

Why does the map preview use OpenStreetMap?

OSM provides a simple embedded preview that works well for a lightweight static site. Also, the Google Maps API was too expensive.

Why does local time say it is approximate?

Timezone lookup is based on geographic boundaries and lightweight precomputed data, so it is designed for fast approximate display rather than legal or official time calculations.

Privacy and reliability

Does pkmn.fyi track usage?

The site does not track usage, even for analytic purposes. The only analytics we collect are to prevent abuse, such as DDOS attacks.