What is the key difference between Arcgis Lancaster and Arcgis Tallahassee?

Arcgis Lancaster belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Arcgis Tallahassee belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcgis Lancaster or Arcgis Tallahassee 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 Lancaster and Arcgis Tallahassee free or paid?

Arcgis Lancaster operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcgis Tallahassee operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcgis Lancaster lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arcgis Tallahassee lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcgis Lancaster and Arcgis Tallahassee 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 Lancaster vs Arcgis Tallahassee

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Lancaster and Arcgis Tallahassee 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 Lancaster

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Arcgis Tallahassee

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

Choose Arcgis Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Arcgis Lancaster Developer Tools	A Arcgis Tallahassee Developer Tools
Summary	Lancaster County GIS — Lancaster County, Pennsylvania open geospatial data (ArcGIS).	Tallahassee-Leon County GIS — Tallahassee-Leon County, Florida open geospatial data (ArcGIS).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcgis Lancaster Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search Lancaster 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.

Arcgis Tallahassee Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search Tallahassee-Leon County GIS open geospatial datasets (parcels, zoning, public works & planning) 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 Lancaster Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Arcgis Tallahassee Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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