What is the key difference between Arcgis Dc and Arcgis Grandchute?

Arcgis Dc belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Arcgis Grandchute belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcgis Dc or Arcgis Grandchute 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 Dc and Arcgis Grandchute free or paid?

Arcgis Dc operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcgis Grandchute operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcgis Dc lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arcgis Grandchute lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcgis Dc and Arcgis Grandchute 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 Dc vs Arcgis Grandchute

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Dc and Arcgis Grandchute 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 Dc

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Arcgis Grandchute

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Arcgis Dc if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Arcgis Grandchute 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 Dc 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 Dc Details

Choose Arcgis Grandchute 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).

Explore Arcgis Grandchute Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Arcgis Dc Developer Tools	Arcgis Grandchute Developer Tools
Summary	Washington DC GIS — Washington, DC open geospatial data (ArcGIS).	Town of Grand Chute GIS — Grand Chute, Wisconsin open geospatial data (ArcGIS).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcgis Dc Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search Washington DC GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, zoning, addresses, transport & 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.

Arcgis Grandchute Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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 Dc Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Arcgis Grandchute Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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