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

Arcgis Longview 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 Longview 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 Longview and Arcgis Cupertino free or paid?

Arcgis Longview 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 Longview 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 Longview 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 Longview vs Arcgis Cupertino

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Longview 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 Longview

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 Longview 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 Longview 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 Longview 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 Longview Developer Tools	A Arcgis Cupertino Developer Tools
Summary	City of Longview GIS — Longview, Texas 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 Longview Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search City of Longview 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 Longview Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Arcgis Cupertino Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arcgis Longview 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 Longview when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Arcgis Cupertino when you require tools for developer tools.

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