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

Arcgis Roundrock belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Arcgis Longview belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcgis Roundrock or Arcgis Longview 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 Roundrock and Arcgis Longview free or paid?

Arcgis Roundrock operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcgis Longview operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcgis Roundrock lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arcgis Longview lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcgis Roundrock and Arcgis Longview 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 Roundrock vs Arcgis Longview

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcgis Roundrock and Arcgis Longview 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 Roundrock

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Arcgis Longview

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Arcgis Roundrock Developer Tools	A Arcgis Longview Developer Tools
Summary	City of Round Rock GIS — Round Rock, Texas open geospatial data (ArcGIS).	City of Longview GIS — Longview, Texas open geospatial data (ArcGIS).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcgis Roundrock Tools (3)

search_datasets

Search City of Round Rock 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 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.

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 Roundrock Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Arcgis Longview Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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