What is the key difference between Arcgis Cumberland and Apitier MCP Server?

Arcgis Cumberland belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Apitier MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcgis Cumberland or Apitier MCP Server in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Arcgis Cumberland and Apitier MCP Server free or paid?

Arcgis Cumberland operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Apitier MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcgis Cumberland lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Apitier MCP Server lists 14 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcgis Cumberland and Apitier MCP Server together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Arcgis Cumberland vs Apitier MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Cumberland and Apitier MCP Server MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Arcgis Cumberland

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Apitier MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Arcgis Cumberland if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Apitier MCP Server if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Arcgis Cumberland when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_datasets, query_layer, layer_info.

Explore Arcgis Cumberland Details

Choose Apitier MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: kyc_onboard_uk, verify_uk_address, lookup_uprn.

Explore Apitier MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Arcgis Cumberland Developer Tools	Apitier MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	Cumberland County GIS — Cumberland County, North Carolina open geospatial data (ArcGIS).	APITier utility APIs as MCP tools: validation, UK/India address lookup, barcode/QR, data conversion.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcgis Cumberland Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search Cumberland County GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, addresses, zoning & public works) by keyword. Returns each dataset's name, summary, record_count, owner/org, and its Feature Service `url` — pass that url to query_layer / layer_info.

query_layer

Query an ArcGIS Feature Service / Map Service layer by its url (from search_datasets). SQL-like `where`, comma-separated `out_fields`, `order_by`, `limit`, `offset`. Returns attribute rows (and geometry). Use where="1=1" + out_fields="*" to sample.

layer_info

Get an ArcGIS Feature/Map Service layer's schema by url: fields (name + type), geometry type, total record count, and capabilities.

Apitier MCP Server Tools (14)

kyc_onboard_uk

Full UK business onboarding check in one call.** Validates VAT, verifies Companies House, retrieves PSC (beneficial owners), and confirms the registered address. Returns `PASS / REVIEW / FAIL`, a risk score, and the full data bundle. Requires `postcode` + `vat` + `leadAgent` subscriptions.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Arcgis Cumberland Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcgis-cumberland": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arcgis-cumberland"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Apitier MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-89": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Arcgis Cumberland is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Apitier MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Arcgis Cumberland when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Apitier MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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