What is the key difference between Arcgis Johnsoncity and Arcgis Cupertino?

Arcgis Johnsoncity belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Arcgis Cupertino belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcgis Johnsoncity or Arcgis Cupertino 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 Johnsoncity and Arcgis Cupertino free or paid?

Arcgis Johnsoncity operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcgis Cupertino operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcgis Johnsoncity lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arcgis Cupertino lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcgis Johnsoncity and Arcgis Cupertino 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 Johnsoncity vs Arcgis Cupertino

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Johnsoncity and Arcgis Cupertino 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 Johnsoncity

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Arcgis Cupertino

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

Choose Arcgis Cupertino 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 Cupertino Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Arcgis Johnsoncity Developer Tools	A Arcgis Cupertino Developer Tools
Summary	City of Johnson City GIS — Johnson City, Tennessee open geospatial data (ArcGIS).	City of Cupertino GIS — Cupertino, California open geospatial data (ArcGIS).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcgis Johnsoncity Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search City of Johnson City GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, zoning, public works & city services) 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 Cupertino Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search City of Cupertino GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, zoning, public works & city services) 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.

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 Johnsoncity Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Arcgis Cupertino Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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